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Leading with Lived Experience
“Leading with Lived Experience”

Ashley Brown, Ambassador at HAND

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Engaging Scholars in STEAM
“Engaging Scholars in STEAM”

Karin Rai, pre-K coordinator and literacy coach at DAAS

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Lacing Up for a Good Cause: 2025 Sneaker Ball
“Lacing Up for a Good Cause: 2025 Sneaker Ball”

Alicia Dennis, director of labor relations at United Way for Southeastern Michigan

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United Way for Southeastern Michigan Announces $5.2 Million in 2025 Community Investments to Support Households in Need
United Way for Southeastern Michigan Announces $5.2 Million in 2025 Community Investments to Support Households in Need
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 for Southeastern Michigan Announces Woman of the Year
United Way for Southeastern Michigan Announces Woman of the Year
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Upcoming Events
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EP Happy Hour Aug. 6 Hylant, Ann Arbor
Aug 06
EP Happy Hour Aug. 6 Hylant, Ann Arbor

Hylant Ann Arbor, 201 Depot St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm EDT

Labor on the Links
Aug 08
Labor on the Links

Pierce Lake Golf Course and Park, 1175 S. Main St., Chelsea

Run United
Aug 11 – Sep 14
Run United

EP Happy Hour Aug. 20 Lumen, Detroit
Aug 20
EP Happy Hour Aug. 20 Lumen, Detroit

Lumen Detroit, 1903 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm EDT

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