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Media Inquiries: Senior Director of Communications and Media Relations Jerome Espy: 248-417-9567 Jerome.Espy@UnitedWaySEM.org Press and Media Toolkit
In the Press
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United Way mentions in local media.
WXYZ-TV giving 20K books to kids this year through ‘If You Give A Child A Book’ campaign
WXYZ-TV giving 20K books to kids this year through ‘If You Give A Child A Book’ campaign
Many don’t know they can claim valuable tax credit worth up to $7,830 for some families
Many don’t know they can claim valuable tax credit worth up to $7,830 for some families
Under new law, landlords can’t deny tenants who pay with housing assistance
Under new law, landlords can’t deny tenants who pay with housing assistance
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United Way News
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United Way press releases and statements.
United Way for Southeastern Michigan Launches New Brand Strategy
United Way for Southeastern Michigan Launches New Brand Strategy
Inaugural Summer Discovery Program Increases Math Skills by 18% for over 16,000 Kids in Metro Detroit, Data Reveals
Inaugural Summer Discovery Program Increases Math Skills by 18% for over 16,000 Kids in Metro Detroit, Data Reveals
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Upcoming Events
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Emerging Philanthropists Happy Hour
Feb 06
Emerging Philanthropists Happy Hour

Elephant & Co., 456 Charlotte St, Detroit, MI 48201 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm EST

Community Roundtable: Celebrating 2-1-1 Day and the Community Information Exchange (CIE)
Feb 11
Community Roundtable: Celebrating 2-1-1 Day and the Community Information Exchange (CIE)

Virtual 10:00 am – 11:00 am EST

2025 Women of Influence Summit
Mar 14
2025 Women of Influence Summit

MotorCity Casino 8:00 am – 11:00 am EDT

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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