Heart of West Michigan United Way

🎉 Our 2024 #Wrapped is here! 🎉 A huge thank you to each and every one of you for being part of this incredible journey. 🙏 Your support, energy, and engagement have made this year unforgettable. As we reflect on the highlights of 2024, we're excited for the endless possibilities that 2025 holds. Let's continue to grow, create, and make amazing things together! 🌟

🎁❄️ A HUGE thank you to our generous donors, hardworking teams, dedicated sorters, delivery drivers from U.A. Local #174, and amazing volunteers! Your efforts brought smiles and holiday gifts to Head Start schools across Kent County! ❤️ #StuffTheSled #CommunityLove

🎄✨ The holiday spirit has been alive and well these past few weeks, and we couldn’t be more grateful! A huge THANK YOU to the generous companies who hosted Party with a Cause pop-up shops to support Stuff the Sled, and to the amazing volunteers who have been working tirelessly to wrap the gifts. Your dedication and kindness have made this season brighter for so many. The sleds will arrive tomorrow morning, ready to deliver these wonderful gifts! 💝🎁 We’re so thankful for this community coming together to spread joy and cheer! Thank you to: Advantage Mechanical-Refrigeration Inc LMCU Flexco Steelcase Acrisure BISSELL Homecare, Inc. 🙌 #StuffTheSled #HolidayGiving #CommunitySpirit

As we reflect on these past couple of weeks, we want to send a huge shoutout to Taylor Foster for organizing the flag football tournament at Michigan Sports Academies, benefiting United Way! Inspired by his grandfather’s love for the game, Taylor is helping our community while having a blast! A big thanks to all the players and supporters who joined in—together, we're making a difference! Thank you to WOOD TV8 for covering today's event. https://ow.ly/xzZz50Uh9g0 #FlagFootball #CommunityLove #UnitedWay

Food banks nationwide are facing a critical rise in demand, with 65% reporting more people served in October 2024 than the previous year. As families struggle, our communities must come together. Join NBC News' Shannon Pettypiece as she visits our partner agency, The Other Way Ministries, along with Feeding America West Michigan, to shed light on this pressing issue. https://ow.ly/StWe50UlWUN Let’s support those in need! #FoodBankSupport #TogetherWeCan

Today is Giving Tuesday, a day dedicated to doing good around the world. In that spirit, we hope you’ll join us in generosity by supporting Stuff the Sled. Our goal for Giving Tuesday is to provide gifts to three classrooms! Stuff the Sled provides every Head Start for Kent County student with a holiday gift bag. These students, ages five and younger, come from local low-income families who don’t have the means to purchase gifts. By shopping at our virtual store or giving a cash gift, you’ll help them unwrap smiles that will last long after the season ends. Every gift, no matter the size, helps! Get into the giving spirit by donating to our drive today: .roonga.com/givingtuesday

As the Community Resource Team Lead at Heart of West MI United Way, you'll play a pivotal role in our mission, collaborating closely with the 2-1-1 Director and the entire 2-1-1 team. Your primary responsibility will be to manage and maintain our 2-1-1 database system, ensuring that all information is accurate and up-to-date. In this hands-on leadership position, you'll guide a team of Community Resource Associates, fostering an environment of engagement and excellence. Your attention to detail, organizational skills, and passion for working with data will be key to your success, as you inspire your team to deliver vital resources to the community. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eZSmhweX

As we reflect on this season of gratitude, we are reminded of the incredible community we have in West Michigan. Your generosity and compassion fuel the vital work we do every day to create a brighter future for all. Together, we’re building a thriving community where everyone can thrive. Thank you for being such an important part of our mission.

Just one week until Giving Tuesday! We're excited to join forces with fellow nonprofits for Grand Rapids Giving Day! When you donate to United Way, your support helps families in Kent County facing eviction. Together, we can amplify our efforts to keep individuals and families safely housed, preventing the devastating effects of homelessness. Join us in strengthening our community—let's ensure housing remains within reach for everyone! #GRGivingDay #TogetherWeCan

🌟 With Small Business Saturday around the corner, let’s spotlight some of our incredible nonprofit friends who empower our community through employment skills programs! 💪✨ Their efforts uplift lives and create opportunities for growth. 🎉 Join us in supporting them today and every day—together, we can make a difference! New City Cafe - May - through mid-November City on a Hill Cafe - ARC of Allegan Beyond Bones - Beer City Biscuits Has Heart Cafe Stir It Up Bakery Maggie Be Cafe Brody Be Cafe What is your favorite nonprofit entrepreneurship? ❤️ #ShopSmall #SupportLocal #EmpowerChange