{"id":8592,"date":"2026-05-21T13:17:42","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T17:17:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unitedwaysem.org\/?post_type=impact_story&p=8592"},"modified":"2026-05-21T13:22:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T17:22:20","slug":"we-can-when-ucan","status":"publish","type":"impact_story","link":"https:\/\/unitedwaysem.org\/es\/impact-stories\/we-can-when-ucan\/","title":{"rendered":"Podemos cuando UCAN"},"template":"","class_list":["post-8592","impact_story","type-impact_story","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":{"details":{"featured_image":8785,"quote":"I try to do all the UCAN events when they come once a year; it\u2019s very educational.","citation":"India Tuggle, three-time attendee at UCAN","topic":false,"program_theme":false,"button_text":"Read More"},"page_layout":[{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_impact_story_hero","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_impact_story_hero":{"kicker_text":"United With Labor","heading":"We Can When UCAN","summary":"","image":8785,"cta":""}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_wysiwyg","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_wysiwyg":{"content":"Each Thursday in April, United Way for Southeastern Michigan\u2019s Labor team hosted the annual Union Community Activist Network (UCAN). The conference expanded into each county we serve \u2013 taking place at Bricklayers Local 2 in Macomb, Pipefitters Local 636 in Oakland, United Way\u2019s Office in Washtenaw and Laborers Local 1191 in Wayne. \r\n\r\n\u201cWe did something different this year; we wanted to make sure that we got all four counties,\u201d said Tony Braggs, Labor Liaison at United Way for Southeastern Michigan. \u201cWe wanted everyone to have a chance to come and it\u2019s working out for the best.\u201d \r\n\r\nThe evening of conversation welcomed presenters on financial literacy, wealth-building and ways to get involved in United Way events, volunteering and advocacy.","right_rail_type":"none","stat":{"title":"","abstract":""},"image":null,"callout":{"text":"","abstract":""},"":null,"settings":""}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_image_grid","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_image_grid":{"rows":[{"images":[{"image":8791,"override_caption":false,"caption":""},{"image":8770,"override_caption":false,"caption":""}]}],"force_aspect_ratio":false,"lightbox":false}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_wysiwyg","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_wysiwyg":{"content":"Detroit native, India Tuggle, was excited to return to UCAN for the third time. \r\n\r\n\"I try to do all the UCAN events when they come once a year; it's very educational,\u201d said India. \u201cIt's an amazing event; their spirits are wonderful and they have new information all the time. \r\n\r\n\u201cI see what I can learn so that I can spread the word.\u201d","right_rail_type":"none","stat":{"title":"","abstract":""},"image":null,"callout":{"text":"","abstract":""},"":null,"settings":""}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_image_grid","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_image_grid":{"rows":[{"images":[{"image":8773,"override_caption":false,"caption":""},{"image":8774,"override_caption":false,"caption":""}]}],"force_aspect_ratio":false,"lightbox":false}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_wysiwyg","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_wysiwyg":{"content":"

SOBRE LA COMUNIDAD<\/h3>\r\nCon el aumento de los costos y salarios fijos, nuestras comunidades est\u00e1n en una situaci\u00f3n muy dif\u00edcil. M\u00e1s ALICE (Activos limitados, ingresos restringidos, empleada)<\/a> las familias son Est\u00e1 llamando al 211<\/a> for assistance and UCAN creates a safe space for attendees to discuss their experiences.\r\n\r\nJohn Jake Kincaid shared his experiences as an employee at Stellantis and a liaison to their United Way partnership.\r\n\r\n\u201cA lot of our folks had a bad taste about United Way; they said when they called 211, they weren\u2019t getting any help,\u201d said John.\r\n\r\nIncome above the poverty level but below the ALICE budget threshold can be a frustrating barrier for households who are working hard but still struggling to make ends meet and seeking assistance. Moved to speak, another attendee stood to share her personal experience with 211.\r\n\r\n\u201cI\u2019ve called 211 a lot and what people don\u2019t understand is that they aren\u2019t the ones who are going to pay your bills; they direct you to the resources that you need,\u201d she said. \u201cThey aren\u2019t necessarily the provider, but a directory.\u201d","right_rail_type":"none","stat":{"title":"","abstract":""},"image":null,"callout":{"text":"","abstract":""},"":null,"settings":""}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_image_grid","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_image_grid":{"rows":[{"images":[{"image":8765,"override_caption":false,"caption":""},{"image":8797,"override_caption":false,"caption":""}]}],"force_aspect_ratio":false,"lightbox":false}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_wysiwyg","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_wysiwyg":{"content":"While income remains a barrier in some cases, Tony assured that food assistance will be available to all.\r\n\r\n\u201cIf you need help and you don\u2019t qualify, I\u2019ll make it my business to get you a food box,\u201d said Tony. \u201cThings are tight and with that food box, you can put the money you were going to spend on groceries on bills.\r\n\r\n\u201cWe don\u2019t just want to talk about it; we want to be about it.\u201d","right_rail_type":"none","stat":{"title":"","abstract":""},"image":null,"callout":{"text":"","abstract":""},"":null,"settings":""}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_promo","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_promo":{"":null,"title":"\"We don\\u2019t just want to talk about it; we want to be about it.\"","abstract":"","links":null,"button":"","button2":"","image":8793,"reverse":true,"color":"navy","id":""}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_wysiwyg","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_wysiwyg":{"content":"

ASESORAMIENTO FINANCIERO PARA REDUCIR EL IMPACTO NEGATIVO<\/h3>\r\nVice President of National Community Development at Comerica Bank, Dr. Lykeisha Shelton, and Financial Coach and Accountant at Detroit Recovery Project, Desmond Hill, shared the ins and outs of fighting hidden costs, saving and retraining our financial minds.\r\n\r\n\u201cIf you're not gaining 2% yearly, you are automatically on a hamster wheel,\u201d said Desmond. \u201cHidden costs have risen and holding onto cash is like melting ice.\r\n\r\n\u201cIf you are working hard for your money, you want your money working hard for you\u201d","right_rail_type":"none","stat":{"title":"","abstract":""},"image":null,"callout":{"text":"","abstract":""},"":null,"settings":""}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_image","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_image":{"image":8604,"helper_width":"narrow"}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_wysiwyg","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_wysiwyg":{"content":"Providing financial worksheets and booklets, Desmond dove into mastering your budget and investing in appreciating assets. While it can seem confusing, Dr. Shelton shared a mental shift can accelerate financial wellness. \r\n\r\n\u201cMy thoughts create my reality, and I choose thoughts that empower me,\u201d said Dr. Shelton. \u201cIn this new mindset, we move from survival to strategy, from scarcity to ownership, from fear to confidence and from thinking to execution. \r\n\r\n\u201cThe good news is you don\u2019t have to be the expert, you can know a little bit about a lot of things, or you can know a person that knows a person.\u201d","right_rail_type":"none","stat":{"title":"","abstract":""},"image":null,"callout":{"text":"","abstract":""},"":null,"settings":""}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_promo","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_promo":{"":null,"title":"\"It's all about growing wealth so we can give more and help other people.\"","abstract":"","links":null,"button":"","button2":"","image":8607,"reverse":false,"color":"navy","id":""}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_wysiwyg","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_wysiwyg":{"content":"Leaning on one another's financial know-how is an important safety net in tough times. After UCAN, John was ready to take what he learned to his coworkers in need. \r\n\r\n\u201cI love the financial information as far as trying to improve not only myself, but others,\u201d said John. \u201cIt's all about growing wealth so we can give more and help other people.\u201d\r\n\r\n\"\"","right_rail_type":"none","stat":{"title":"","abstract":""},"image":null,"callout":{"text":"","abstract":""},"":null,"settings":""}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_wysiwyg","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_wysiwyg":{"content":"Interested in attending Labor\u2019s next event? 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