Show a little Gratitude: Adopt-a-School
Monday, April 5th - Friday, April 30th It’s no secret that our schools and teachers have been put to the [...]
United Way to Reveal New ALICE Report
On Tuesday, March 23, the Michigan Association of United Ways (MAUW) is releasing a new report on the state’s ALICE [...]
United Way of Midland County Honors Angel Moore in Memoriam with The Charles J. Strosacker Award, Video Tribute
United Way of Midland County is honoring Angelica “Angel” Moore with the 2020 Charles J. Strosacker Award in [...]
House in a Box™ Program to Provide Home Essentials for Michigan Flood Survivors
A historic 500-year flood that swept through Midland County, Mich. in May 2020 left thousands facing hardship. But thanks to [...]
“It Was Just Ours”: Sharon’s Story
After Sharon Cheney and her husband Gaylord sold their Midland home in August of 2019, they were happy to settle [...]
We’re Hiring! Data Processing Assistant
United Way of Midland County brings our community together to improve lives. Be a part of the impact. We [...]
Finding Her Voice: Elizabeth’s Story
The first time Elizabeth utilized Family & Children’s Services of Mid-Michigan, she was 17-years-old and pregnant. She was also at a standstill with her parents. They weren’t taking the baby news well. “My parents were not too happy with me,” Elizabeth said. “They were like, ‘How [...]
Unloading the Backpack: Rob’s Story
On the outside, life looked great for Rob Vallentine. He had a solid job at Dow. Good friends. Loving family. He was happy. No issues. But that was on the outside. “What I’ve learned is when we have secrets, we are lonely,” Rob said. “There’s no [...]
Dear Neighbor Video Series: “I live alone.”
We asked people in Midland County to share their stories. Then we had community members read them for the first time. Watch to see what happened.
Dear Neighbor Video Series: “We lost everything.”
We asked people in Midland County to share their stories. Then we had community members read them for the first time. Watch to see what happened.
Finding Strength Through Support: Natalie’s Story
Natalie had a lot on her plate. With cheerleading practice, homework, distractions at home, and navigating the ins and outs of friends and foes in school, it was a lot for a student to manage. At first, going to an after-school program through The ROCK Center [...]
Dear Neighbor Video Series: “I battled depression.”
We asked people in Midland County to share their stories. Then we had community members read them for the first time. Watch to see what happened.
Breaking the Stigma: Kevin’s Story
On the outside, Kevin looked like he had it all together. Corporate job. Loving family. Solid friends. But on the inside, it felt like he was carrying the weight of an invisible world on his shoulders. He was overwhelmed by work to the point of exhaustion. [...]
Dear Neighbor Video Series: “I’m a caretaker.”
We asked people in Midland County to share their stories. Then we had community members read them for the first time. Watch to see what happened.
Dear Neighbor Video Series: “I struggled with school.”
We asked people in Midland County to share their stories. Then we had community members read them for the first time. Watch to see what happened.
Dear Neighbor Video Series: “I just needed a safe place for my family.”
We asked people in Midland County to share their stories. Then we had community members read them for the first time. Watch to see what happened.
From Hurt to Healing: Becky’s Story
When Becky met her husband Ron, she felt like a princess who found her prince. He was sweet. Attentive. Supportive. They bought a house and had two children: a son and a daughter. They looked like the perfect family. But things took a dark turn. It [...]
Dear Neighbor Video Series: “I faced addiction.”
We asked people in Midland County to share their stories. Then we had community members read them for the first time. Watch to see what happened.
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