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United Way helps Jackson save millions in tax refunds

United Way "Cans" Hunger

United Way Teams Up With Local Schools For Yards For Youth

Manufacturers, Foote Help Lead Campaign to $1.6M Mark

Community Warmth Volunteers to Winterize Jackson Homes

United Way "Give Where You Live" Campaign Nears Million Dollar Mark

Jackson County survey shows "Marriage Matters".  See complete results here.

Jackson Basketball Jam for Kids

United Way announces move to non-profit center

Local volunteers talk about United Way.  Click here to view the video.

United Way Community Needs campaign raises over $2.3MM

Jackson County uninsured enroll in Project Access for health care coverage

UWJC community campaign totals to be announced at breakfast celebration

United Way Community Needs campaign passes the halfway mark

2006 United Way campaign targets dollars raised in community

Jackson County United Way receives $111,000 for emergency food & shelter

Jackson Kids "JAM" with the Pistons

New health care coverage for Jackson County residents in need

United Way helps partners with $100,000 additional funding

“Kuchipudi” dance benefit helps local youth

Previous Events

Two for One Night
Springport Motor Speedway
June 27 & July 18
Proceeds to benefit United Way
Call 796-5119 for Two for One Card

Campaign Cabinet Community Partners Scavenger Hunt
To Be Rescheduled
United Way Center

Blue Putt Special
“Golf, Gab & Grub”
Tuesday, July 13, 8 am
Hankerd Hills Golf Course

Board of Directors Pancake Breakfast
Tuesday, June 8, 7:30am
United Way Center

How Do We LIVE UNITED In Jackson County?
A Moderated Community Discussion with Dr. Joe Ohren, Professor, Public Administration, Eastern Michigan University
Friday, May 14 7:30 am – 10:30 am Cascades Manor House
Reservations Required
Please contact
Linda Krejcik, 796-5134

Spaghetti Dinner
Thursday, April 29, 2010
4 pm – 8 pm
PNA Hall 638 Page Ave
Sponsored by United Way
Labor Participation Committee

Citizen Bank Grand Slam for Kids!
Detroit Tigers vs. LA Angels
Saturday, May 1
Clinic 11:00 am 
Game Time 1:05 pm
Call Dea 796-5119

United Way Annual Meeting / Soup Luncheon
Thursday, April 22, 2010
11:30 - 1:00 pm
Commonwealth Commerce Center

Census Bus Tour
Sunday, Feb 28 11 am – 12 noon
Michigan Theatre
Free Hats, Mittens, and clothing

Marriage Matters Jackson
Keep It Sweet & Simple
Dinner & Movie
Saturday February 13 6:00 pm

Campaign Cabinet
Final Report Out
Monday, January 25 7:30 am
United Way Center

Thursday, December 10
“We’re Livin’ United”
UWJC Volunteer Recognition
Michigan Theater
124 N. Mechanic St.
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm

October  10 – 24
Scare Away Hunger
Can Sculpture Competition
Westwood Mall
Call Dea @ 796-5119
for more info

Tuesday October 27 - 7:30 am
Good Morning Greater Jackson
Bella Notte Ristorante
Hear it live on WKHM AM 970

Friday, September 25
Diamonds in the Rough - 75th Anniversary Gala
6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Country Club of Jackson

Thursday, September 10
11 am to 3 pm
Campaign Kickoff - Celebrity Pump Volunteer “Celebrities” will pump your gas & clean your windshield for donations & tips.  All proceeds go to United Way.

Tuesday September 22
Good Morning Greater Jackson Sponsor
7:30 am – 8:30 am
Bella Notte Ristorante

Tuesday, August 25
Good Morning Greater Jackson
7:30 am – 8:30 am
Bella Notte Ristorante

Tuesday, July 14
Blue Putt Special
8:00 am
Arbor Hills Golf Club  

Monday, May 4
Triple Money Monday
Community Report Day for Neighbors In Need Fundraising
United Way Center
Time T.B.D.

Thursday, April 23
United Way Annual Meeting
Soup Kitchen/Luncheon
Commonwealth Commerce Center
11:30 - 12:15 Soup and Bread served by United Way Board
12:15  - 1:30 Annual Meeting

Thursday, April 30
Labor Participation Committee
Spaghetti Dinner
P&A Hall, Page Ave.
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Friday, April 17
Neighbors in Need
Homelessness Prevention Benefit*
The Pursuit of Happyness
Starring Will Smith
Michigan Theatre
6:30 pm Social Hour
7:00 Showtime

United Way of Jackson County - Labor Participation Committee
Community Information Classes
Thursday nights,
1/29 – 3/12/09, 6 to 8 pm
United Way Center
536 North Jackson St
$20 for all classes
Contact Margaret Grose - 796-5121

Marriage Matters Jackson
How to Avoid Dating or
Marrying a Jerk(ette)
Thursday nights,
1/22 – 2/ 12/09, 5:30-8:00 p.m
Jackson Coffee Co.
201 S. Mechanic St
$20 for all 4 sessions
Scholarships available.

Grand Opening
Jackson County Data Network
Wednesday, January 21, 5:30 pm
Jackson District Library Carnegie Branch
244 W. Michigan
Contact Tessa 788-4087

United Way Volunteer
Appreciation Reception
Thurs, Dec 4 - 5:00 pm
Darryl's Downtown

Good Morning Greater Jackson
Tuesday, October 28 - 7:30 am
Bella Notte Ristorante
Downtown Jackson
Come join us for an update on 2-1-1
and get the latest results from the
United Way's Community Campaign

Kissin’ In the Kitchen-
Dessert Edition
Friday, September 26 – 8:00 pm
Michigan Theatre of Jackson
Ticket $20 advance sale, $25 at the door

Yes We Can!
Can Sculpture Competition
Vote For Your Favorite
Mon – Fri 11 am to 1 pm
Now thru September 18, 2008
129 E. Michigan Downtown Jackson
(Former Thunderbird Café)
Proceeds Benefit the Food Bank

Town Hall Meeting
Priorities for Jackson County
Monday, September 15 - 6:30 pm
Commonwealth Commerce Center Ballroom
Public Invited and Encouraged to Attend

Healthy Marriage
Agreement Signing
Thursday, September 18 - 12:00 Noon
Bucky Harris Park
Downtown Jackson

The Blue Putt Special
See what’s new at your United Way
Free breakfast or lunch
Nine holes w/cart for two - $15
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 - 11:30 a.m.
Cascades Manor House/
Cascades Golf Course
Thursday, July 17, 2008 – 8:00 a.m.
Arbor Hills Golf Course

United Way Idea Exchange
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
8 a.m. - 12 noon Baker College

Gardens for the Common Good
Help Build Community Honors Gardens Saturday, June 21, 2008
9 a.m. – 12 Noon
United Way Center, 536 N.  Jackson

The Hunt for Heroes
Seek out & recognize people making a difference in our community
United Way Campaign Volunteers
Tuesday,  June 24, 2008
7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
United Way Center, 536 N. Jackson

United Way Labor Participation Committee Spaghetti Dinner
Friday, May 9, 2008 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
PNA Hall 638 Page Ave

Marriage Matters Jackson
Kissin' in the Kitchen
Friday, May 16, 2008
7 p.m. - 10 p.m. City View Lofts

Marriage Matters Jackson -
Lunch & Learn
Wednesday, September 19 Noon Nomad Bookhouse, 229 S. Mechanic . "Making Up Is Fun To Do" with Donna McCarrell, Perspectives, LLC

Greater Jackson Chamber of Commerce "Business After Hours"
Thursday, Sept 20 - 5:00 pm-7:00 pm
United Way Center - 536 N. Jackson

"Good Morning Greater Jackson"
Tuesday, Sept 25, 7:30 am - 9:00 am
Bella Notte Restaurante
136 W. Michigan Ave

2nd Annual Idea ExchangeWednesday July 25 - 8am - Noon
Baker College Student Center
2800 Springport Road
Reservations call Shellie 796-5129

Marriage Matters Jackson Brown Bag Lunch - Wednesday July 18 @ Noon - Nomad Bookstore, 229 S. Mechanic St.  "Making a Family Emergency Plan" w/ Jim Freeman, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Jackson County Health Department.

Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony
Wed., Mar 28, 2007 
Commonwealth Commerce Center
Registration 5:15 pm Dinner 5:45 pm
"Strengthening the Non-Profit Community"
Sam Singh, President & CEO, Michigan Non-Profit Association

Campaign Celebration Breakfast – Wed. Feb 7, 2007