From promoting and supporting literacy programs, to helping families meet basic needs during difficult times, to preparing children to thrive, United Way of Southeastern Michigan has been the leader in the mobilization of people and resources to address immediate needs, and advocate for long-term change. Drawing upon the power of Standing United — for our… Read more »
DETROIT — August 20, 2020 — United Way for Southeastern Michigan has received a donation from STANLEY Engineered Fastening, a division of Stanley Black & Decker, to support its ongoing efforts to help families across Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties as they deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. The donation brings the total amount raised in… Read more »
We applaud the governor’s action today regarding the safety of our children and child care providers. As we know from research, this measure will help reduce the spread of COVID-19, which continues to devastate communities across the country. As the Early Childhood Support Network in our region, United Way for Southeastern Michigan has the responsibility… Read more »
LANSING – Legislative, business and nonprofit leaders today called on the U.S. Senate to reinstate the federal unemployment benefits for the millions of Americans still out of work. The weekly $600 payments end today, and with U.S. Senate adjourning for the weekend, thousands of Michigan families will struggle to find ways to fill this financial… Read more »
Editor’s note: This article was initially published by Bridge. By DARIENNE HUDSON President and CEO, United Way for Southeastern Michigan Our nation is in mourning having recently said goodbye to civil rights legends Congressman John Lewis and Rev. C.T. Vivian. These two titans embodied courage, fortitude and humility and led our country through some of… Read more »
Editor’s note: This article was published by Crain’s Detroit Business. By SHERRI WELCH Crain’s Detroit Business The COVID-19 Community Response Fund administered by United Way for Southeastern Michigan is getting a $2 million infusion from a national funder. The funds are part of a $26 million grant made by The Audacious Project, a collaborative funding platform, to… Read more »