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Purse Powered Change
“Purse Powered Change”

Dr. Darienne Hudson, president and CEO of United Way for Southeastern Michigan.

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Dr. Rose B. Bellanca, 2025 Woman of the Year
“Dr. Rose B. Bellanca, 2025 Woman of the Year”

Dr. Rose B. Bellanca, President & CEO of Washtenaw Community College

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Amika’s SoNeeded Journee
“Amika’s SoNeeded Journee”

Amika Adams the 1st, Owner of SoNeeded Journee

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Summer Discovery 2025 Nearly Doubles in Size, Expanding to Nearly 200 Sites and Serving Over 32,000 Students in Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne Counties
Summer Discovery 2025 Nearly Doubles in Size, Expanding to Nearly 200 Sites and Serving Over 32,000 Students in Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne Counties
United Way for Southeastern Michigan receives $300,000 grant to Support STEM Education in Washtenaw County
United Way for Southeastern Michigan receives $300,000 grant to Support STEM Education in Washtenaw County
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
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Upcoming Events
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Community Baby Shower
May 01 – 31
Community Baby Shower

Baby Shower Kickoff at Venue 4M (Ann Arbor)
May 01
Baby Shower Kickoff at Venue 4M (Ann Arbor)

Venue by 4M, 1919 S Industrial Hwy, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm EDT

Hylant Happy Hour (Birmingham)
May 14
Hylant Happy Hour (Birmingham)

Hylant, 141 W. Maple Rd, Birmingham, MI 48009  5:00 pm – 7:00 pm EDT

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