On Our Way

Watch our community anthem featuring Detroit poet Mahogany Jones.

Watch now

What we do

We Live United for universal success and prosperity in Southeastern Michigan.

Learn More

Our Focus Areas

We're improving lives and empowering every family to succeed by uniting around education, economic prosperity and health — the cornerstones of a strong, equitable community.

Education

We’re making sure children start school ready to succeed and graduate prepared to successfully enter a career or college after graduation.

Learn More

Economic Prosperity

We're helping people access good-paying jobs and learn how to budget for the future so that they can provide for their families.

Learn More

Health

We're building strong communities by promoting healthy eating and physical activity, expanding access to quality health care and integrating health into early childhood development.

Learn More

Our Model

Our work unites donors who give, advocates who influence policy and volunteers who contribute their time and effort.

100000+

Donors

11000+

Advocates

3000+

Volunteers

Partner Tools

For Companies

Learn how your company can Live United through a workforce campaign

Learn More

For Non-Profits

Learn about becoming a United Way partner and our grant application process

Learn More

Get Involved

Hands surrounding heart image
Give
Every dollar matters. Your generosity funds work that makes positive, sustainable change possible.
Learn More
Megaphone
Advocate
Your voice is powerful. Raise awareness about causes that affect critical public policies.
Learn More
image of person raising hand
Volunteer
Sharing your time is invaluable. Join the thousands of volunteers who use their talents to impact lives every day.
Learn More