Ford leads United Way marathon team of 260 runners, 100 volunteers
Runners in the Detroit Free Press/Chemical Bank Marathon take to the streets, including hundreds supporting United Way through our Run United team. On October 20-21,...
October 12, 2018
Ambitious goals announced as Community Giving Campaign kicks off
At night, Makeba Bacon works the late shift at an auto plant. But by day, she changes lives. The longtime volunteer, who has donated countless...
October 4, 2018
More Than A Comeback
Our new campaign video, once again starring Detroit poet Mahogany Jones, details what it means to Live United. Check it out to learn about the...
October 1, 2018
Labor and United Way: Standing together for more than 75 years
Together, United Way and labor have made a difference together in Southeastern Michigan for more than 75 years. From feeding children to hosting school supply...
August 29, 2018
United Way, Red Cross combine efforts to save lives
This June, a Southeastern Michigan family stepped out of their house for a few minutes while dinner was cooking. They returned to find smoke billowing out...
July 30, 2018
Sergio Marchionne, friend of Detroit, United Way, remembered as humanitarian
Today, the world mourns the loss of automotive magnate and philanthropist Sergio Marchionne, who died at age 66. His passion and commitment to our Greater...
July 25, 2018
Five questions with Dr. Darienne Driver: A glimpse into her leadership style and the future of United Way for Southeastern Michigan
Dr. Darienne Driver will undoubtedly bring new perspectives as a former superintendent and educator, and as the first woman and woman of color to lead...
July 11, 2018
Basic needs partners help United Way build a stronger safety net
Forty percent of Americans struggle to afford basic needs like housing, child care, food, health care and transportation. For many, one minor financial setback can...
June 1, 2018
Uniting through data, discussion and collaboration
While Southeastern Michigan unemployment numbers continue to drop, wages have stagnated. The median household incomes for Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties have fallen 22 percent...
May 17, 2018
A fond farewell from our CEO Herman Gray
Nearly three years ago, I began an incredible journey as president and CEO of United Way for Southeastern Michigan. We've been able to address social...
December 14, 2017