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The Michigan Association of United Ways brings together leaders in philanthropy, state government, and business to harness the power of the Michigan United Way Network and build more equitable, sustainable systems that help Michigan families thrive. Our blog is a space to highlight our partners, the work of Local United Ways, and continue to advocate for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community.
Indicators of well-being bring new value to alice project
The Indicators of Well-Being, sponsored by the Michigan Credit Union Foundation, will help local United Ways and other stakeholders in Michigan track the co-occurrence of ALICE rates with other key social, economic, and other variables, helping us make the greatest impact for ALICE in our communities.
Lansing Summit Showcases Impact of Local United Way Advocacy
Learn about how one local United Way’s mindset towards engaging their elected officials helped generate $50 million in public funding for the nonprofit sector.
Mission United: Supporting Those Who Have Sacrificed and Served
Two years ago, a local business owner contacted Mission United—a Barry County United Way (BCUW) program supporting veterans—asking for help. They discovered an employee sleeping in his car, with nowhere to call home after a long day of work. The employee was a veteran and his life had been significantly disrupted since coming home from his tour.
Learn more about the impact of Mission United and the work of our member, Barry County United Way, in this post.
Leadership Talks with Mike Larson: Episode 3
In our third episode of Leadership Talks with Mike Larson, we're joined by Stephanie Slingerland, Senior Director of Philanthropy and Global Impact at the Kellogg Company. Mike and Stephanie talk about Kellogg's work to promote sustainable and equitable access to food, the long-standing United Way partnership, and the upcoming Summer Stock Up Campaign.
Leadership Talks with Mike Larson: Episode 2
In our second episode of Leadership Talks with Mike Larson, we're joined by Lewis Roubal, Chief Deputy Director for Opportunity at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and our inaugural ALICE Champion, to discuss the release of our ALICE in Focus: Children Research Brief.
Supporting Working Families and Local Economies by Expanding Michigan’s Earned Income Tax Credit
The Earned Income Tax Credit is a proven tool to promote work, lift families out of poverty, and strengthen local economies. Mike Larson, MAUW President and CEO, shares why we’re supporting an expansion of the state supplemental credit.
Our 2022 Policy Priorities
Mike Larson, MAUW President and CEO, shares our 2020 policy priorities - all designed to better the lives of ALICE families in Michigan.
February 11 Marks 2-1-1 Day!
February 11 is 2-1-1 day. Here’s what Michigan 2-1-1 means to those in need across Michigan.