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A time to give is now United Way thanks first responders, donors during COVID-19 crisis By Brandon Schreur | on May 05, 2020 | The Daily News For nearly everyone — not just in Montcalm and Ionia counties, but across the entire state, country and…

Stanton-based churches partner with United Way and Feeding America for food distribution By Brandon Schreur | on May 04, 2020 | The Daily News STANTON — Standing in Central Montcalm High School’s parking lot on Thursday afternoon, Beth Bellows and a…

United Way and DTE partner to raise funds for Feeding America food trucks By Brandon Schreur | on April 14, 2020 | The Daily News As the COVID-19 pandemic continues over the coming weeks following Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s extension of the “Stay Home…

Increase in mobile food bank events provides relief in wake of COVID-19 By Cory Smith | on March 25, 2020 | The Daily News GREENVILLE — As a lifelong firefighter and resident of Florida, Don Ruiter has pretty much seen it all. Pastor Matthew Stone…

United Way conference focuses on affordable housing options By Brandon Schreur | on December 17, 2019 | The Daily News BELDING — Leaders from Montcalm and Ionia counties gathered at Belding High School on Thursday morning to talk about ALICE.…

The United Way Sponsors West MI Classrooms By EightWest Staff on July 11, 2019 As most teachers will tell you, there never seems to be enough money in the budget to fully outfit a classroom. Many Teachers make up this difference out of their own…

From the desk of Terri Legg, Executive Director - I am sad to share that Jon passed this morning. Jon's was much more than a businessman, husband, and father. He was a man of character that believed in service above self.  His life can be defined by…

49% Percent of Montcalm County and 43% of Ionia County Households Fail to Make Ends Meet, United Way’s ALICE Report Shows The Michigan Association of United Ways Finds Low Wages, Reduced Work Hours and Depleted Savings among Challenges for Michigan’…