News and Events

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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

“Powerful Purses Bring Grants to Washtenaw”

Margy Long, director of Washtenaw Success by 6 Great Start Collaborative

“CLEAN UP AND CREATE: United Way Day of Action at O’Hair Park”

Amanda Halula, Executive Business Partner & Procurement Manager at United Way

Denise sits behind a table of CPR training materials

“When a Helper Needs Help”

Denise Harris, Auburn Hills

United Way for Southeastern Michigan Names Dr. Annis Stubbs Chief Brand & Engagement Officer

United Way for Southeastern Michigan Announces $4.3 Million in 2026 Community Investments to Support Households in Need

United Way for Southeastern Michigan Named Regional Ambassador for Rx Kids

$5.3 Million Investment by United Way for Southeastern Michigan Supports More Than 200,000 Households

Oct 01

2026 Emerging Philanthropists Cornhole Tournament

Adams Outdoor Advertising 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm EDT

Oct 08

Beyond the Boardroom with Carla Walker-Miller, Founder and CEO of Walker-Miller Energy Services,

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm EDT

Nov 04

Power of the Purse 2026

Washtenaw Community College Morris Lawrence Building, Ann Arbor 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm EST

Mar 12

Women of Influence 2027

8:00 am – 11:00 am EST