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Bridging the Digital Divide: One Device at a Time
Bridging the Digital Divide: One Device at a Time

Arath, an eighth-grade student at Lincoln Park Middle School

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Danyelle Winfield, Detroit
Danyelle Winfield, Detroit

Danyelle Winfield, Detroit

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Angie Alnidawi, Detroit
Angie Alnidawi, Detroit

Angie Alnidawi, Detroit

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30 Years of Hope: Labor of Love Event Expands to Detroit
30 Years of Hope: Labor of Love Event Expands to Detroit

Sonja Burks, parent outreach coordinator at Warren E. Bow Elementary School

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Making Seasons Bright: Labor and United Way
Making Seasons Bright: Labor and United Way

Michael Martin, chairman of UAW Local 174

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School Visiting Tour Reinvigorates Local Educators
School Visiting Tour Reinvigorates Local Educators

Cresandra Washington-Montgomery, Teacher at Denby High School in Detroit

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Volunteering is Healing
Volunteering is Healing

Johnny Monroe, founder of Avenue Runners & Walkers

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Purse Powered Change
Purse Powered Change

Dr. Darienne Hudson, president and CEO of United Way for Southeastern Michigan.

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Dr. Rose B. Bellanca, 2025 Woman of the Year
Dr. Rose B. Bellanca, 2025 Woman of the Year

Dr. Rose B. Bellanca, President & CEO of Washtenaw Community College

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Amika’s SoNeeded Journee
Amika’s SoNeeded Journee

Amika Adams the 1st, Owner of SoNeeded Journee

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A Year of Unity: Looking Back on Two United Ways Joining Forces for The Greater Good
A Year of Unity: Looking Back on Two United Ways Joining Forces for The Greater Good

Megan Mazurek, realtor with Reinhart Realtors

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When Women Unite: 2025 WOI Summit
When Women Unite: 2025 WOI Summit

Carla Walker-Miller, CEO of Walker-Miller Energy Services

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New Makerspace Inspires Pontiac Students to Dream Bigger
New Makerspace Inspires Pontiac Students to Dream Bigger

Latricia Brown, K-12 school leader at Pontiac Academy for Excellence

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Zaman International
Zaman International

Maya Mortada, director of health services at Zaman

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Suzanne Shank
Suzanne Shank

Suzanne Shank, president and CEO of Siebert Williams Shank & Co., LLC

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Ride the WAVE: Western-Washtenaw’s Community Connector
Ride the WAVE: Western-Washtenaw’s Community Connector

Marie Gress, executive director at WAVE

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Shawnkieta Baker
Shawnkieta Baker

Shawnkieta Baker, Detroit

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Rooted in Community: Women-Owned Marketplace
Rooted in Community: Women-Owned Marketplace

Kimberly Jones, owner and founder of Epic Infants

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Chelsea Wilson
Chelsea Wilson

Chelsea Wilson, 2-1-1

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Egypt Mabins
Egypt Mabins

Egypt Mabins, 2-1-1

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Black History- An American History
Black History- An American History
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GrandFriends: Creating Intergenerational Bonds
GrandFriends: Creating Intergenerational Bonds

Emily Mueller, Director of Basic Needs at United Way

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Tiffany Larry, Supervisor of Call Center Operations
Tiffany Larry, Supervisor of Call Center Operations

Tiffany Larry, 2-1-1

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STEM Learning Journey: Pizza, Ballpark
STEM Learning Journey: Pizza, Ballpark
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Eric Rogers, Detroit
Eric Rogers, Detroit

Eric Rogers, Detroit

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Women Lighting the Way: Alfreda Rooks
Women Lighting the Way: Alfreda Rooks

Alfreda Rooks, 2024 Washtenaw Woman of the Year

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Getting Families to the Other Side of Crisis
Getting Families to the Other Side of Crisis

Brooke Dahlia Hill, president of the Board of Directors at SOS Community Services.

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Boots on the Ground: PATH at Community Housing Network (CHN)
Boots on the Ground: PATH at Community Housing Network (CHN)

Mellena Martinez, director of housing resources at CHN

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The Joy of Reading for All Ages
The Joy of Reading for All Ages

Makai

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Closing Opportunity Gaps in the Digital World
Closing Opportunity Gaps in the Digital World

Ellen Gilchrist, senior director of early childhood and education at United Way for Southeastern Michigan

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Community Information Exchange: Providing Coordinated, Human-Centered Care
Community Information Exchange: Providing Coordinated, Human-Centered Care

Clara Rigsby

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Women Lighting the Way: Carla Walker-Miller
Women Lighting the Way: Carla Walker-Miller

Carla Walker-Miller, founder and CEO at Walker-Miller Energy Services

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Racial Equity Fund Helps Fuel ‘life-affirming’ Programs
Racial Equity Fund Helps Fuel ‘life-affirming’ Programs

Rhonda Greene, founder, Heritage Works

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NETWORK OF PARTNERSHIPS HELPS DETROITERS STAY IN THEIR HOMES
NETWORK OF PARTNERSHIPS HELPS DETROITERS STAY IN THEIR HOMES

Renetta

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File your taxes for free with United Way’s MyFreeTaxes
File your taxes for free with United Way’s MyFreeTaxes

Megan Thibos, United Way

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United Way partners offer free virtual tax prep, financial coaching for Metro Detroiters
United Way partners offer free virtual tax prep, financial coaching for Metro Detroiters
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Community Schools Offer Holistic Approach to Student Success
Community Schools Offer Holistic Approach to Student Success

Heather Johnson, mother

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2-1-1 answers a mother’s call for help
2-1-1 answers a mother’s call for help

Carolyn Byrd

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Out of Crisis: Standing United against homelessness
Out of Crisis: Standing United against homelessness

Darrin Ogburn, discussing United Way partner IIMD

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Out of Crisis: Standing United for Financial Empowerment
Out of Crisis: Standing United for Financial Empowerment

Lucreshia Simon

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Out of Crisis: Standing United to defeat hunger
Out of Crisis: Standing United to defeat hunger

Gail Smith, who received food assistance through United Way partners

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5 ways to give back during the holiday season
5 ways to give back during the holiday season
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‘Now I can just be me’
‘Now I can just be me’

Tim Wichman

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5 ways to keep kids engaged after school
5 ways to keep kids engaged after school
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More than just a meal: United Way and partners build a healthier, happier summer
More than just a meal: United Way and partners build a healthier, happier summer

Melissa

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United Way literacy tools help children read to succeed
United Way literacy tools help children read to succeed

Bianca Boden

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This summer, try these recipes with your family
This summer, try these recipes with your family
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Earned Income Tax Credit helps families toward stability
Earned Income Tax Credit helps families toward stability

Renee

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Use your birthday to make a difference
Use your birthday to make a difference
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Tax preparers help Metro Detroit families keep more of what they earn
Tax preparers help Metro Detroit families keep more of what they earn

Lew Elbert

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United Way partner Women Who Weld prepares women for “life-changing” careers
United Way partner Women Who Weld prepares women for “life-changing” careers

Kyle Tripp

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Tips for building healthy family mealtime habits
Tips for building healthy family mealtime habits

Lily Doher

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United Way, care providers work to build better child care
United Way, care providers work to build better child care

Gloria Moyet

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United Way’s 2-1-1 provides a boost toward a better life
United Way’s 2-1-1 provides a boost toward a better life

Daisjona Whitson

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Volunteer Spotlight: Building brighter futures with Oakland Family Services
Volunteer Spotlight: Building brighter futures with Oakland Family Services

Jamie Clayton

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Getting a Great Start
Getting a Great Start

Lorna Parks

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Controlled chaos
Controlled chaos

Paul Potts

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