At United Way, we believe that effective policy is crucial to creating long-lasting positive change in our community. That’s why we advocate for local, state and federal policies that help households become stable and support children so they can thrive. We work directly with local officials and state and federal legislators in Lansing and Washington, D.C., to speak out on the policies that have the greatest impact on individuals, children and families in Southeastern Michigan.
We activate our network of thousands of dedicated advocates to mobilize around issues like health care, food security and helping Michigan workers get good-paying jobs.
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Across Michigan, many households are grappling with rising water rates that have become increasingly unaffordable. When people cannot afford to…
More than 41 million people across the U.S. rely on food assistance programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program…
Each month, energy bill assistance ranks among the top three requested needs among all calls to United Way’s 2-1-1 helpline….
The House recently passed a bipartisan tax proposal that will expand the Child Tax Credit (CTC) to millions of children…
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