United Way for Southeastern Michigan announced today that it has received a $25 million contribution from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. The grant is part of a total $4 billion Ms. Scott has designated to support the work of 384 organizations in communities across the country. The fund has two primary objectives. First, awards are intended to… Read more »
United Way for Southeastern Michigan and Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) have partnered to proactively encourage wearing masks, social distancing and washing hands. Health experts have said these three measures can reduced the spread of COVID-19. The campaign will run through the March, 2021 in various media channels including billboards, radio, social, and newspaper. Collective, a… Read more »
Initiative takes aim at disparities in health outcomes and digital access worsened by COVID-19 Effort is a landmark collaborative partnership between City of Detroit, private and social sector organizations Distribution marks first large-scale effort from Connect 313, following the launch of the Connect 313 Fund at the Rocket Mortgage Classic Connect 313 — a collaborative… Read more »
For the past five years, United Way for Southeastern Michigan has been a gold-level charity partner of the Detroit Free Press/TCF Bank Marathon. Each year, United Way’s Run United team of hundreds of runners raises funds to support its mission of helping households become stable and ensuring children have the support they need to thrive…. Read more »
From promoting and supporting literacy programs, to helping families meet basic needs during difficult times, to preparing children to thrive, United Way of Southeastern Michigan has been the leader in the mobilization of people and resources to address immediate needs, and advocate for long-term change. Drawing upon the power of Standing United — for our… Read more »
DETROIT — August 20, 2020 — United Way for Southeastern Michigan has received a donation from STANLEY Engineered Fastening, a division of Stanley Black & Decker, to support its ongoing efforts to help families across Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties as they deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. The donation brings the total amount raised in… Read more »