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.

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United Way for Southeastern Michigan

Darienne Driver Hudson

Teri Ellis

Angela Beckman

Nick Piper

Lara Keathley

Jeffrey Miles

Stephanie Ralls

Esperanza Cantú

Kyle Dubuc

Marjo Daum

Dona Ponepinto

Ashleigh Imerman

Sarah Grutza

The Community & Engagement Team at United Way for Southeastern Michigan focuses on mobilizing community resources and fostering partnerships to address the critical needs of residents in Wayne, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Macomb counties. This team works on initiatives that enhance education, health, and financial stability, ensuring households are supported, children can thrive, and communities grow stronger. Through strategic partnerships, community outreach, engagement events, and donor relationships, they aim to create measurable and lasting improvements in the quality of life for all individuals in the region.

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