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Why I Run United: Parag Bajaj, Team Bronco
“Why I Run United: Parag Bajaj, Team Bronco”

Parag Bajaj, Run United Team Bronco

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6,875 Full Backpacks for Local Students
“6,875 Full Backpacks for Local Students”

Jocelyn Howard, board member at United Way for Southeastern Michigan

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Why I Run United: Garrett Schwebel, Team Jeep
“Why I Run United: Garrett Schwebel, Team Jeep”

Garrett Schwebel, Run United Team Jeep

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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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United Way Cornhole Tournament at Arts, Beats and Eats
Aug 30 – 31
United Way Cornhole Tournament at Arts, Beats and Eats

Arts, Beats and Eats, 301 W. 4th St., Royal Oak

Emerging Philanthropists Cornhole
Oct 09
Emerging Philanthropists Cornhole

5:00 pm – 9:00 pm EDT

2026 Women of Influence Summit
Mar 13
2026 Women of Influence Summit

8:00 am – 11:00 am EDT

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