We’re Giving a Hand, Not a Hand Out
34% of Kent County’s workers do not earn enough money to meet their basic needs. For families walking a financial tightrope, United Way is here to help. United Way’s Kent County Tax Credit Coalition...
View ArticleRichard Pappas and Davenport University LIVE UNITED
Richard Pappas and Davenport University LIVE UNITED and support Heart of West Michigan United Way in the 2012-2013 campaign. Run or walk for Heart of West Michigan United Way in the River Bank Run and...
View ArticleDr. James Edwards and GVSU LIVE UNITED
Dr. James Edwards and Grand Valley State University LIVE UNITED and support Heart of West Michigan United Way in the 2012-2013 campaign. Run or walk for Heart of West Michigan United Way in the River...
View ArticleMayor George K. Heartwell Supports United Way
Grand Rapids Mayor George K. Heartwell LIVES UNITED and supports Heart of West Michigan United Way in the 2012-2013 campaign. Run or walk for Heart of West Michigan United Way in the River Bank Run and...
View ArticleHope by the Handful
Today’s children may be the first generation to live shorter lives than their parents because of obesity, disease and lack of healthcare access. United Way supports programs that focus on early...
View ArticleWhat We’ve Heard So Far
We have begun the work of Turning Outward using the Harwood Institute’s model for community engagement. The philosophy is simple: Only when you gain a deep and authentic understanding of the nature of...
View ArticleWhy I’m Participating for United Way
“Running … or should I say – walking – in the Fifth Third River Bank Run is a great opportunity to visibly show my support of United Way, fitness and one of our significant corporate partners, Fifth...
View ArticleUnited Way Achieves Partner Status with Partners for a Racism Free Community
We are proud to announce that we have achieved Full Partner Status with the Partners for a Racism Free Community (PRFC). Joining seven other Full Partner Kent County organizations, we have shown...
View ArticleWhy I’m Participating for United Way
I’m running the 5k Riverbank Run to show my commitment and support of the United Way’s Volunteer Center. The United Way does amazing work in the community and the Volunteer Center provides...
View ArticleWhy I’m Participating for United Way
I am participating in the 5k walk to hopefully help spread the United Way mission and get some excitement around United Way other than at campaign time. My personal goal was to get at least 5 others...
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