United Way for Southeastern Michigan

At United Way for Southeastern Michigan, we stand for equity, we create change, and we work toward a better future — one where all households are stable and every child thrives. But even before the pandemic began, one out of every three Michigan families struggled to afford basic needs like food, housing and health care. 

Now, people are struggling to find jobs, or they’re working, but not making enough to provide for their families. Parents are forced to choose between feeding their children and paying the rent. Senior citizens have to go without necessary health care. And without adequate food, stable housing and technology access, children struggle to keep up in school.  

This is a problem in every city in our region. This affects our neighbors, coworkers and friends. And it’s up to all of us to build a reality where every family can succeed. 

Though the pandemic changed many things about our way of life, it didn’t change United Way’s commitment to our community. We help families grow their incomes and reduce their expenses by connecting them with programs and services to help them meet basic needs. And we work to ensure that, starting at birth, families have the tools and support needed so their children start school ready to learn and graduate prepared for success in life.  

With our network of hundreds of nonprofit, corporate and government partners — as well as individual donors, advocates and volunteers like you — we bring families out of crisis and help them reach stability. We advocate for policies that remove barriers and improve the fairness of housing, education and health care systems. We work with child care providers, parents and schools to prepare children for success in learning and life. And, as always, our 2-1-1 helpline is there to help callers quickly find resources in times of need. 

Give today and help make a difference for children and families in Southeastern Michigan.