United Way of Midland County

Changing our neighbors' stories doesn't happen alone. Community challenges are complex and require multiple solutions to give those facing difficult situations the hand-up they need to overcome them. When investing in United Way you're not just investing in one program or one non-profit. Your dollars are allocated to 15 key community issues, through 50+ programs with our 24 partner agencies - creating wrap-around community solutions for our neighbors. Donate to support our neighbors right here in Midland County https://lnkd.in/g8bPVEYD...

There are many ways to engage and give back to your neighbors and community. Join us during the 2024 Community Campaign in giving with your head, hands and heart. ?? Head - Take time to learn about the needs in our community and the resources that are available. ?? Hands - Visit https://lnkd.in/gqfDJJTA to find a volunteer opportunity with one of our partner agencies. ?? Heart - Make a donation to support over 50 community programs for our neighbors right here in Midland County https://lnkd.in/gbqhtKHm

Meet our 2024 Campaign Cabinet Members of the campaign cabinets are champions for United Way, our partners agencies and the incredible programs that provide hope, help and healing for so many of our neighbors. Throughout our campaign, you will see these community leaders out and about connecting with their colleagues and peers to raise awareness and support for the needs in our community. Join us in thanking our 2024 cabinet members for their commitment to making Midland County a thriving community for all! Tim Lacey, Heather Litle & Rachel Miner, DuPont | Alexandra Sauer Jennings & Jonathan Pohl, Corteva Agriscience | Brent Mikkola, MBA, MyMichigan Health | Meghan Watt, Dow | Jon Lynch, Three Rivers Corporation | Meko Price, Glo Skin Spa | Bridgette Gransden, @Midland County, Michigan | Bill Bateman, Northwood University | Kristi Bower Smith, Arbury Insurance Agency | Christina Reimer, RE/MAX of Midland | Jennifer Chappel, Midland County Habitat for Humanity | Tara Welch, The ROCK Center for Youth Development | Jonathan Lauderbach, Warner Norcross + Judd

No matter who you are or what your situation is, asking for help is never easy. After the loss of her daughter and husband, Joan found herself caring for her three young grandkids alone. Priding herself on being self-sufficient all her life, asking for help did not come easy when she found herself struggling to provide for them. Her story was soon changed as she worked up the courage to connect with community food resources. Today, they no longer worry about where their next meal will come from. Join us in changing stories like Joan’s during this year’s campaign: https://lnkd.in/gd5vBTNZ

We kicked off our 2024 United Way Campaign this morning volunteering alongside 150 of our neighbors! Volunteers came together to build 1,750 chili meal kits to be shared with our community through 12 of our partner agencies. These kits will provide a shelf-stable meal for a senior, an easy-to-make family dinner for a single parent, a bonding experience for a teen and mentor, and a much-needed meal for someone struggling to make ends meet. Thank you to those who joined us today, this is just one example of what we can do when we work collectively. A special shoutout to our sponsors Corteva Agriscience, Case Systems, Inc. and Members First Credit Union, our host the Great Lakes Loons and our ReGrow Together partners Hidden Harvest, Midland County Food Assistance Network and Food Bank of Eastern Michigan!