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Media Inquiries: Senior Director of Communications and Media Relations Jerome Espy: 248-417-9567 Jerome.Espy@UnitedWaySEM.org Press and Media Toolkit
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United Way mentions in local media.
United Way Partnerships Highlight Shared Challenges and Solutions for Families in Need Across Northern and Southeastern Michigan
United Way Partnerships Highlight Shared Challenges and Solutions for Families in Need Across Northern and Southeastern Michigan
United Way for Southeastern Michigan CEO named one of Michigan Chronicle’s Power 50
United Way for Southeastern Michigan CEO named one of Michigan Chronicle’s Power 50
WXYZ-TV giving 20K books to kids this year through ‘If You Give A Child A Book’ campaign
WXYZ-TV giving 20K books to kids this year through ‘If You Give A Child A Book’ campaign
Many don’t know they can claim valuable tax credit worth up to $7,830 for some families
Many don’t know they can claim valuable tax credit worth up to $7,830 for some families
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United Way News
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United Way press releases and statements.
United Way for Southeastern Michigan Launches New Brand Strategy
United Way for Southeastern Michigan Launches New Brand Strategy
Inaugural Summer Discovery Program Increases Math Skills by 18% for over 16,000 Kids in Metro Detroit, Data Reveals
Inaugural Summer Discovery Program Increases Math Skills by 18% for over 16,000 Kids in Metro Detroit, Data Reveals
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Upcoming Events
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Women Lighting the Way speaker series with Angelique Peterson
Apr 09
Women Lighting the Way speaker series with Angelique Peterson

Detroit Public Library

Build 1,000 Literacy Kits for Reading Month
Mar 18
Build 1,000 Literacy Kits for Reading Month

United Way for Southeastern Michigan Learn United room

Volunteer as a guest reader for elementary students
Mar 17
Volunteer as a guest reader for elementary students

Erickson Elementary School (Ypsilanti) and Oakside Prep Academy (Pontiac)

Emerging Philanthropists Happy Hour: Ferndale Syndicate
Mar 26
Emerging Philanthropists Happy Hour: Ferndale Syndicate

Ferndale Syndicate, 140 Vester Ave, Ferndale, MI 48220

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