LIGHT THE WAY

Let’s make a difference together and help hundreds of thousands of Southeastern Michigan residents in need, today.  

Last year, University of Michigan employees helped United Way’s 2-1-1 helpline connect more than 175,000 callers with lifesaving resources in times of crisis. You helped put books and schools supplies into the hands of local students. You helped individuals of all backgrounds access food and housing. And through advocacy and investment, you also helped United Way create the sustainable, long-term changes needed to build stronger, more equitable communities.   

Did you know that 42 percent of households in Southeastern Michigan struggle to afford basic needs? An unexpected medical emergency, a car repair, or a lost job could plunge a family into crisis. United Way is there to strengthen our community’s social safety net and connect families to resources when they are needed most.  

By joining your University of Michigan colleagues and donating to United Way, you can change that. Your dollar stays in our community, helping families out of crisis to stability and toward prosperity. When you support United Way, you are not just supporting a single organization – you are supporting a vast network of organizations working on our community’s toughest challenges to improve lives in lasting, measurable ways.   

Just this year, United Way for Southeastern Michigan has supported hundreds of local organizations including the likes of Peace Neighborhood Center, Food Gatherers, Student Advocacy Center of Michigan, and the Interfaith Hospitality Network of Washtenaw County, among many others.  

Our partnership allows us to be a force for growth and prosperity in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, and beyond. Your generosity enriches lives. Your gift will help United Way create real, lasting change for our neighbors here in Southeastern Michigan. Click Give Now below to get started!

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University of Michigan Retirees can a make credit card gift here: UM Retirees E-Giving Page