United Ways of South Central Michigan

(Community Matters 48) Latest ALICE Stats Show Decline in Calhoun County Poverty

September 9, 2023 by Richard Piet

First Aired September 9, 2023 An analysis of the latest Calhoun County ALICE (Asset Limited Income Constrained Employed) information shows a glimmer of hope: A reduction in poverty stats in the county. Alyssa Stewart, chief impact officer with the United Way of South Central Michigan, visits Community Matters to discuss what that really means. As well, she …

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(Community Matters 2) United Way Kicks Off Post-Merger Campaign

October 15, 2022 by Richard Piet

First Aired October 15, 2022 The United Ways of South Central Michigan – the newly merged entity from the UWs of Battle Creek/Kalamazoo, Lansing and Jackson – have kicked off their annual fall campaign. This is the first for the group as a merged organization. President Chris Sargent talks with Richard about the merger, the …

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