United is the Way to a better future

More than 40 percent of families in Southeastern Michigan struggle to afford basic needs like food, housing and health care. United Way works to make a difference for these households right here in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties.

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United Way programs are available to help! Please view a partial list below. If you can’t find what you need, please dial 2-1-1 to connect with one of our community care advocates, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Test Your Knowledge What percentage of households in Southeastern Michigan live below the ALICE threshold?
    • Correct! 42% of local households fall below the ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) threshold.

    These families are often one crisis away from hunger, homelessness or worse.

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    Incorrect. 42% of local households fall below the ALICE threshold (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed).

    These families are often one crisis away from hunger, homelessness or worse.

    Learn More

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    OUR IMPACT

    When you support United Way, you help families find relief in times of crisis and work toward stability. Here are just a few ways that your support makes a difference.
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    Ride the WAVE: Western-Washtenaw’s Community Connector
    “It’s our vision that within our communities, all people will have access to all places.”

    Marie Gress, executive director at WAVE

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    in funding provided for food, housing and health care services.

    people were served across the domains of food, health care, and housing

    total benefits claimed with Centers for Working Families Support

    devices were distributed through Tech United and Connect 313.

    Shawnkieta Baker
    “Furniture Bank supplied me with a couch, a table and chairs, and beds for me and my kids.”

    Shawnkieta Baker, Detroit

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    Featured NEWS/EVENTS

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    Find the latest news and events from United Way for Southeastern Michigan.

    Women Lighting the Way speaker series with Angelique Peterson
    Apr 09
    Women Lighting the Way speaker series with Angelique Peterson

    Detroit Public Library

    Emerging Philanthropists Happy Hour: Ferndale Syndicate
    Mar 26
    Emerging Philanthropists Happy Hour: Ferndale Syndicate

    Ferndale Syndicate, 140 Vester Ave, Ferndale, MI 48220

    Power of the Purse
    Apr 16
    Power of the Purse

    Washtenaw Community College Morris Lawrence Building 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm EDT

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