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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

Cornhole attendees smile in front of giant Cornhole banner.

“Community Found”

Haley Billey, membership alliance manager at National Park Friends Alliance.

Tonya Adair and employees at Alternatives For Girls smile while showing a book, purse and chocolates.

“Women Continue to Influence”

Tonya Adair, president and CEO at AFG

Adrián uses hand gestures in discussion circle with community members at the Detroit Design Build Green Hub.

“Smithsonian Sparks Dialogue with Local Latinos”

Luis Ali, co-founder of Design Build Green Hub

Miles: It’s time for Michigan to adopt a state-wide water affordability system that will make sure we can all get the water we need at rates we can afford.

United Way for Southeastern Michigan Announces Luanne Thomas Ewald as New Board Chair

Helping Metro Detroit Students Return to School

Walker Miller Energy Services Named Presenting Sponsor for United Way’s 10th Annual women of Influence Summit in Detroit

Mar 13

2026 Women of Influence Summit

8:00 am – 11:00 am EDT