News and Events

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“A Decade of Impact: 10th Annual Women of Influence Summit”

LaTrice McClendon, Detroit program director at Knight Foundation

“Empowering Entrepreneurs: 2026 Women-Owned Business Marketplace”

Quintina Withers, founder and CEO of Q’s Corner

“Three Lessons from Labor in Action”

Principal Porsha Eubanks, Thompson K-8 International Academy

$5.3 Million Investment by United Way for Southeastern Michigan Supports More Than 200,000 Households

United Way 2026 Women of Influence Summit to Celebrate 10 Years of Impact and Honor Area Changemakers

Honoring the past, stepping boldly toward the future

United Way for Southeastern Michigan Honors 2025 Partner of the Year Award Recipients At Campaign Kickoff

Oct 01

2026 Emerging Philanthropists Cornhole Tournament

Adams Outdoor Advertising 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm EDT

Nov 04

Power of the Purse 2026

Washtenaw Community College Morris Lawrence Building, Ann Arbor 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm EST