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Learn more about our partners through our Friends of United Way video series

At United Way, we’re powered by partnerships. Through our new video series, Friends of United Way, we highlight how these partnerships help Light The Way to a brighter future. When you give to United Way, you help us fund partners that are doing critical work in Southeastern Michigan. Click here to give today and make a difference in our region!

ACCESS

United Way’s partnership with ACCESS empowers families through programs that support their health, economic, social and cultural wellbeing. Watch the video below for an inside look at one of ACCESS’ 10 Metro Detroit career centers, and then donate to help us continue supporting this important work.

Lighthouse

United Way’s partnership with Lighthouse serves as a beacon of hope – offering food, shelter and economic mobility support to individuals in Oakland County and beyond. Watch the video below for an inside look at their warehouse and new Oak Park housing units. When you’re done, click here to donate and help us continue supporting this important work.

Zaman international

United Way’s partnership with Zaman International helps local families achieve long-term stability and self-reliance. Watch the video below for an inside look Zaman’s Hope for Humanity Center in Inkster, and then donate to help us continue supporting this important work.

First Step

United Way’s partnership with First Step helps survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Watch the video below to learn more about Wayne County’s only nonprofit comprehensive service provider for survivors, and then donate to help us continue supporting this work, which has become even more critical because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Together, we’re changing lives. Read more about the impact you make when you give, advocate and volunteer with United Way.

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