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    Advocate for Change
    Advocate for Change

    Get an overview of our advocacy work and learn more about how we support policies that change our community for the better.

    Volunteer Portal
    Volunteer Portal

    Can’t find the right opportunity here? Visit our Volunteer Portal to find the perfect fit!

    Planned Giving
    Planned Giving

    Leave a legacy of giving for future generations.

    Backpacks for Dreams
    Backpacks for Dreams

    Volunteer to donate school supplies to MiSide to support local students for both in-person and virtual learning.

    BookPALS: In-Person Reading Mentors
    BookPALS: In-Person Reading Mentors

    Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti

    Volunteer to encourage reading confidence with local 2nd and 3rd grade students while practicing crucial literacy skills with them.

    Join Women United
    Join Women United

    Women United is a dynamic group open to all women who are passionate about creating change and building meaningful relationships.

    Join Emerging Philanthropists
    Join Emerging Philanthropists

    Join this group of young leaders working to make an impact in our region through innovation and equity in the nonprofit sector. Enjoy networking events and work together to make a difference in our community.

    Tell Legislators To Make “Healthy School Meals for All” Permanent!
    Tell Legislators To Make “Healthy School Meals for All” Permanent!

    Lift Hundreds of Thousands of Children Out of Poverty – Expand the Child Tax Credit Today
    Lift Hundreds of Thousands of Children Out of Poverty – Expand the Child Tax Credit Today

    Fight The Water Affordability Crisis: Support policy that will end water shutoffs
    Fight The Water Affordability Crisis: Support policy that will end water shutoffs

    South Campus Distribution Center Packing Shifts
    South Campus Distribution Center Packing Shifts

    21405 Trolley Industrial Dr Taylor, MI 48180

    Help process donated and purchased food to serve our neighbors in need. Volunteer tasks include packing food, sorting produce, working in the Clean Room, and more! Up to 40 volunteers needed per shift.

    Volunteer Tax Preparer
    Volunteer Tax Preparer

    As a volunteer tax preparer, you can ensure that our clients get the best return on their taxes. No need to be an accountant. We arm you with tax law training and on-site expert support so that you can confidently complete accurate returns.

    Your Impact

    Going the Extra Mile
    I have answered thousands of calls over the course of my career with United Way but there are certain calls that stick with you – leaving an imprint on your mind and an ache in your heart.

    Theresa Trowell, social navigator at United Way for Southeastern Michigan

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