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BATTLE CREEK AND KALAMAZOO AREA
$3,390,768 invested in 60 programs at 59 agencies
Example of Impact
KALAMAZOO
Milestone Senior Services increased the number of
clients served in their Home Delivered Meals program
from 20 to 78 during the grant year.
BATTLE CREEK
Dr. Tino Smith, CEO of Kingdom Builders Worldwide,
shared the impact his organization experienced:
Catching the Dream Learning Center, serving Burmese
families in Battle Creek, was able to boost capacity,
increasing the number of teachers by 6, and the number
of families served by 10 in the 23-24 school year. In a
survey, 84.8% of families reported they were very satis昀椀 ed
with the program.
“United Way’s support empowers Kingdom Builders
Worldwide to move forward with critical programs
that serve our youth and families, including our
feeding initiatives, before- and after-school care,
and our full summer enrichment offerings. These
programs are designed to nourish the body and mind
while providing a safe and engaging space for young
people to grow. The investment also helps us continue
expanding our summer programming that empowers
youth through technology, learning, and leadership
opportunities right here in Battle Creek.”
CAPITAL AREA
(CLINTON, EATON, INGHAM COUNTIES)
$334,194 invested in 15 programs at 13 agencies
Example of Impact
A parent shared their gratitude for The Davies Project,
a partner that provides free transportation to medical
appointments for seriously ill children and pregnant
women:
“You have all been amazing and so helpful. I’m going
to miss every driver we had the privilege of meeting
and those that we built a relationship with. Your work
has had a profound and positive impact on my life. I
plan on giving back to the community, by joining TDP
as a volunteer driver when I have some time after my
daughter’s medical appointments. To the drivers, staff,
and everyone else on the team, thank you for your
support and love.”
United Way’s Immediate Past President, Stephanie
Slingerland, joined staff on a site visit and tour of the
Refugee Development Center.
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in each community.
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