United Way for Southeastern Michigan
Benjamin Williams is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in community engagement, corporate relations, and the arts. Currently serving as a Corporate Relations Associate at United Way for Southeastern Michigan since September 2015, Benjamin manages corporate partner relationships and oversees fundraising campaigns. Previous roles include Community Impact Associate focusing on nutritional programs, Community Care Advocate for social service referrals, and Project Director for the Detroit Youth Monologue Slam, where programming and funding were developed for youth theater. Additional contributions to the arts are evident through work as a Producer/Curator/Host for The Motor City Singers' Space and as a Lead Theatrical Arts Instructor at VSA arts of Michigan. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre from Wayne State University and experience in film production, Benjamin is dedicated to promoting mental health awareness and enriching the lives of underserved communities through the arts.
United Way for Southeastern Michigan
We mobilize the caring power of Detroit and Southeastern Michigan to improve communities and individual lives across Wayne, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Macomb counties in measurable and lasting ways. IN OUR REGION, NEARLY 40% OF HOUSEHOLDS STRUGGLE TO MEET THEIR BASIC NEEDS. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit Southeastern Michigan, families in our community were struggling. Now, the situation is dire. 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 prescriptions. Children struggle to keep up in school. College students have to go without health care. This is a problem in every city in our region — and the problem is growing. This affects your neighbors, coworkers, and friends. This is everyone’s problem. Without stable households, children will never be able to thrive. And if children aren’t thriving now, they won’t be prepared to build stable households in the future — or a stable community. Together, we can break the cycle. At United Way, we work to build communities where all households are stable and every child can thrive.