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FROM
OUR
PARTNERS
No one organization alone can meet every community
need. When nonpro昀椀 ts, funders, and community
members come together, something powerful happens.
United Way of South Central Michigan is deeply grateful
for the partners who show up alongside us every day,
bringing expertise, compassion, and an unwavering
commitment to the people we all serve.
“
Supporting United Way strengthens our community because their
investment in child care scholarships helps families stay employed,
children thrive in quality early learning environments, and our local
economy remain strong. Their partnership ensures that families facing
昀椀 nancial hardship can access the care they need when they need it most.
ANNETTE SOBOCINSKI, CHILD CARE NETWORK
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United Way strengthens our community because it ensures that victims
facing crisis are not navigating it alone. United Way brings partners
together, aligns resources, and invests in solutions that create lasting
stability for survivors of domestic violence and human traf昀椀 cking.
ELLEN LASSITER COLLIER, S.A.F.E. PLACE
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Our work is stronger with the support of United Way because they
respond in real time to what is occurring and support the organizations
that really do the work to uplift our community.”
TAKISHA JOHNSON, YOUNG KINGS AND QUEENS
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Our work is stronger because of our partnership with United Way.
Their support allows organizations like ours to meet people where
they are and respond to urgent needs, ensuring that seniors in our
community have access to stability, support, and dignity.
YOLANDA POPE, DAP SERVICE & RESOURCE CENTER
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