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United Way of Greater Central Michigan

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United Way of Greater Central Michigan

We unite people, organizations, and resources to strengthen our communities in Gratiot, Ionia, Isabella, and Montcalm counties.

06/12/2026

Fund Fact Friday: United Way was proud to provide a Matching Grant to Clothing INC during the month of May. Supporters of Clothing INC contributed $12,470 and United Way maximized those donations by matching the first $10,000—resulting in a successful $22,470 Matching Grant!

06/11/2026

Signature Partner Spotlight🎥 We’re proud to recognize Avalon Pontoons as a United Way Signature Partner. Their commitment to strengthening our community helps create real, lasting change for individuals and families across our region. Thank you, Avalon & Tahoe Manufacturing, for leading with purpose!

06/10/2026

Congratulations to United Way Signature Partner, Members First Credit Union, on celebrating 90 years of service! 🎉

Our President & CEO was honored to attend this morning's ribbon cutting as we celebrated an organization that invests in the people and places that make our community better. Thank you, Members First, for your commitment to helping create thriving communities!

06/09/2026

Students have powerful voices, and when given the opportunity, they can create meaningful change in their communities. Earlier this year at United Way's 11th Annual PITCH-ER THIS! Youth Venture Competition, Team IM SAFE Child Advocacy Center proved just that.

IM SAFE CAC Youth Advocacy Council (YAC) took center stage, pitching their project, "What I Was Wearing". Their thoughtful presentation earned them first place and a $5,000 grant to bring their vision to life. Recently, our President & CEO, Annie Sanders, had the opportunity to present the trophy and learn more about the incredible work this group is doing.

Their "What I Was Wearing" project addresses the realities of sexual and physical assault through the stories and clothing of individuals who have experienced abuse. This exhibit serves as a powerful reminder that assault can happen to anyone, regardless of what they were wearing, where they were, or what time of day it occurred.

The courage and leadership demonstrated by these students are inspiring examples of what happens when young people are empowered to identify needs, share their ideas, and take action.

Read the full success story 🔗: https://unitedwaygcm.org/success-stories/im-safe-cac-yac

06/05/2026

A little spare change can make a big difference! 💙🪙

During Homelessness Awareness Month, we invited schools across our four-county region to participate in our "Coins for a Cause" challenge. While some schools continued their collections into the spring, we're excited to celebrate the impact this initiative made!

Students came together to collect coins and raise funds to support three local organizations serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness: Hope Works Mid-Michigan formerly Gratiot County Hope House, Isabella County Restoration House, and Have Mercy. To add a little friendly competition, United Way provided a pizza party for the classroom that raised the most money at each participating school.

United Way matched donations up to $5,000 for each organization, helping make an even greater impact. Together, this effort generated $22,567.96 to support the three homeless shelters serving our region!

06/03/2026

Meet Christa Merritt, Health Educator at Mid Michigan District Health Department and a United Way board member for 5 years.

𝗤: 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙤 𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙞𝙣𝙫𝙤𝙡𝙫𝙚𝙙 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙒𝙖𝙮?
𝗔: I have lived in this area all of my life and have raised family here. The impact United Way has on our rural communities and the people, places, and things within them is amazing. Teaching individuals how to volunteer, showing communities the accomplishment of working together, supporting one another in times of needs is what I believe United Way should stand for and adding "Greater Central Michigan" says it all "GREATER" — we are greater together than we are apart.

𝗤: 𝙊𝙪𝙩𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙒𝙖𝙮, 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙙𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮?
𝗔: I serve my community in many ways — it may be donating goods for resale and the local thrift stores, helping with organizing benefits for community members, volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, and recruiting my children to volunteer with me at community events — my children call it being "voluntold," but if it works to get them to give-back, I take it. :-)

𝗤: 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙠𝙚𝙚𝙥𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙗𝙪𝙨𝙮 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪’𝙧𝙚 𝙤𝙛𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙠?
𝗔: In my down time, my three sons (20, 22 & 26) keep me quite busy — they keep me smiling and amazed everyday with their whit, charm and kindness. My husband and I enjoy outdoor activities with my favorite season being summer — I love being on a motorcycle with "the wind in my hair," relaxing at the pool, mowing the lawn (yes, mowing the lawn), and best-of-all, time around the fire with family and friends.

Thank you, Christa, for your dedication to helping build a stronger community. 💙

06/02/2026

June Diaper Bank distributions—schedule your appointment through the link below!

🔗: www.unitedwaygcm.org/diaper-bank

06/01/2026

The results are in!👏 Thanks to the generosity of our communities, this year's United for Moms collection drive gathered 38,048 items with an estimated in-kind value of $24,771.28!

These donations were distributed to 13 nonprofit partner agencies across our four county region; helping provide everday essentials and critical resources to mothers, children, and families.

Read more 🔗: https://unitedwaygcm.org/success-stories/united-for-moms-expands-across-the-region

05/29/2026

Our hearts are full after an amazing region-wide United for Moms campaign!🍼💙🧴 We’re still counting the number of items collected, but the generosity from our communities has been amazing. Thanks to your support, 13 nonprofit organizations will be able to stock their shelves and continue serving local families in need. A huge thank you to every business that hosted a collection and to our volunteers. Together, we’re making sure local families feel supported and cared for when they need it most!

Alpha Family Services of Greenville | Community Compassion Network Infant Pantry | Child Advocacy-Gratiot County | Community Drawers | Gratiot Community Personal Needs Pantry | LifeClinic - Mt. Pleasant | Pompeii Baby Pantry | Pregnancy Services of Gratiot County | Pregnancy Services of Ionia County | Relief After Violent Encounter-Ionia/Montcalm, Inc. | RISE Advocacy | The Care Store | Trinity Church Baby Pantry

05/28/2026

*Canceled: Truck is delayed*

Our friends at The Care Store are in need of volunteers tomorrow from 9-11AM to unload a truck of care products!

If you’re available and want to lend a hand, sign up here 🔗: https://x.gldn.io/e/RMDsAM6Iv3b

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524 E. Mosher Sreet, Suite 400
Mount Pleasant, MI
48858

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+19897739863

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http://unitedwaygcm.org/

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