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2018-19 Annual Report AnnualUnited Way’s Report to the Community Report2018-19 For more than 100 years, United Way for Southeastern Michigan has served the individuals and families of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. Our vision for the future Continuing our commitment to community Local leaders watch as Virginia Lemanske, Miss The past year was a transformational Torchy 1956, uses her torch to cut the ribbon one for United Way for Southeastern at a campaign event. For more than 100 years, Michigan. partners and donors have powered United Way for Southeastern Michigan. We moved into a new home in 1 the Fisher Building in Detroit’s Where we’ve been New Center area. We launched Shifting needs, steadfast focus a new philanthropic group that comprises retirees and people We’ve given children access to nutritious meals nearing retirement. We expanded during the summer and at school before the our community footprint for our bell rings. We’ve supported educators, raised 2-1-1 helpline and our utility Our commitment to helping graduation rates and connected students with assistance program. And we children thrive will always be a part experiences to expand their minds and their galvanized our volunteers to give of our mission. career options. We’ve equipped parents with 36,000 hours of service. the tools to prepare their kids for kindergarten, and helped child care providers level up to better We’ve spent the past year planning supports to ensure their children serve families. We’ve helped people increase what’s next for United Way for are ready to learn and prepared for their earnings and savings through financial Southeastern Michigan. How can we success in life. coaching and job training, and keep more of best serve the needs of our changing In the pages of this community what they earn during tax season. community? How can we help the nearly half of households — our report, you’ll see what you’ve And we’ve done it all in partnership with neighbors, family and friends — who helped us accomplish. And in the hundreds of community, government and are struggling to make ends meet? months to come, we’ll share more corporate partners, as well as donors like you. How can we make our community a about our vision for the future of better place for generations to come? Southeastern Michigan — a vision Though the specific needs of our community we can’t make a reality without you. have shifted over time, our focus has not: We At its core, United Way exists to help families meet their basic needs and stay help households become stable and We are excited about what’s to out of crisis; and we ensure children have ensure children have the support come, and we’re eager to inspire health and educational support starting the day they need to thrive. That means thousands of donors, advocates and they’re born. giving households access to volunteers to roll up their sleeves programs and services that help and make a difference. We hope None of this would be possible without our them meet their basic needs; and you’ll join us in this next chapter of dedicated donors, advocates and volunteers. connecting families with tools and our journey. AnnualUnited Way’s Report to the Community Report2018-19 For more than 100 years, United Way for Southeastern Michigan has served the individuals and families of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. Our vision for the future Continuing our commitment to community Local leaders watch as Virginia Lemanske, Miss The past year was a transformational Torchy 1956, uses her torch to cut the ribbon one for United Way for Southeastern at a campaign event. For more than 100 years, Michigan. partners and donors have powered United Way for Southeastern Michigan. We moved into a new home in 3 the Fisher Building in Detroit’s Where we’ve been New Center area. We launched Shifting needs, steadfast focus a new philanthropic group that comprises retirees and people We’ve given children access to nutritious meals nearing retirement. We expanded during the summer and at school before the our community footprint for our bell rings. We’ve supported educators, raised 2-1-1 helpline and our utility Our commitment to helping graduation rates and connected students with assistance program. And we children thrive will always be a part experiences to expand their minds and their galvanized our volunteers to give of our mission. career options. We’ve equipped parents with 36,000 hours of service. the tools to prepare their kids for kindergarten, and helped child care providers level up to better We’ve spent the past year planning supports to ensure their children serve families. We’ve helped people increase what’s next for United Way for are ready to learn and prepared for their earnings and savings through financial Southeastern Michigan. How can we success in life. coaching and job training, and keep more of best serve the needs of our changing In the pages of this community what they earn during tax season. community? How can we help the nearly half of households — our report, you’ll see what you’ve And we’ve done it all in partnership with neighbors, family and friends — who helped us accomplish. And in the hundreds of community, government and are struggling to make ends meet? months to come, we’ll share more corporate partners, as well as donors like you. How can we make our community a about our vision for the future of better place for generations to come? Southeastern Michigan — a vision Though the specific needs of our community we can’t make a reality without you. have shifted over time, our focus has not: We At its core, United Way exists to help families meet their basic needs and stay help households become stable and We are excited about what’s to out of crisis; and we ensure children have ensure children have the support come, and we’re eager to inspire health and educational support starting the day they need to thrive. That means thousands of donors, advocates and they’re born. giving households access to volunteers to roll up their sleeves programs and services that help and make a difference. We hope None of this would be possible without our them meet their basic needs; and you’ll join us in this next chapter of dedicated donors, advocates and volunteers. connecting families with tools and our journey. AnnualUnited Way’s Report to the Community Report2018-19 For more than 100 years, United Way for Southeastern Michigan has served the individuals and families of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. Our vision for the future Continuing our commitment to community Local leaders watch as Virginia Lemanske, Miss The past year was a transformational Torchy 1956, uses her torch to cut the ribbon one for United Way for Southeastern at a campaign event. For more than 100 years, Michigan. partners and donors have powered United Way for Southeastern Michigan. We moved into a new home in 5 the Fisher Building in Detroit’s Where we’ve been New Center area. We launched Shifting needs, steadfast focus a new philanthropic group that comprises retirees and people We’ve given children access to nutritious meals nearing retirement. We expanded during the summer and at school before the our community footprint for our bell rings. We’ve supported educators, raised 2-1-1 helpline and our utility Our commitment to helping graduation rates and connected students with assistance program. And we children thrive will always be a part experiences to expand their minds and their galvanized our volunteers to give of our mission. career options. We’ve equipped parents with 36,000 hours of service. the tools to prepare their kids for kindergarten, and helped child care providers level up to better We’ve spent the past year planning supports to ensure their children serve families. We’ve helped people increase what’s next for United Way for are ready to learn and prepared for their earnings and savings through financial Southeastern Michigan. How can we success in life. coaching and job training, and keep more of best serve the needs of our changing In the pages of this community what they earn during tax season. community? How can we help the nearly half of households — our report, you’ll see what you’ve And we’ve done it all in partnership with neighbors, family and friends — who helped us accomplish. And in the hundreds of community, government and are struggling to make ends meet? months to come, we’ll share more corporate partners, as well as donors like you. How can we make our community a about our vision for the future of better place for generations to come? Southeastern Michigan — a vision Though the specific needs of our community we can’t make a reality without you. have shifted over time, our focus has not: We At its core, United Way exists to help families meet their basic needs and stay help households become stable and We are excited about what’s to out of crisis; and we ensure children have ensure children have the support come, and we’re eager to inspire health and educational support starting the day they need to thrive. That means thousands of donors, advocates and they’re born. giving households access to volunteers to roll up their sleeves programs and services that help and make a difference. We hope None of this would be possible without our them meet their basic needs; and you’ll join us in this next chapter of dedicated donors, advocates and volunteers.
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