CREATING A THRIVING WEST MICHIGAN—FOR ALL
Across Allegan, Kent, and Ottawa counties, 1 in 3 households struggles to meet their basic needs. At United Way, we unite people and resources to reduce poverty and create lasting opportunity—starting with our neighbors, right here at home.
We invest in what works, build where it’s needed, and bring people together to solve problems no one can fix alone.
Together, we’re creating a future where everyone can thrive.
Need Help Now?
Life doesn't always go as planned. We're here.
A health scare. A missed paycheck. An unexpected crisis. United Way's 211 helpline connects you to local resources for housing, food, utility assistance, mental health support, and more.
One call can open the door to stability.
We recognize that poverty is complex, and no single solution works in isolation.
Our approach is interconnected and holistic, meeting urgent needs while strengthening the systems that support long-term opportunity and stability.
We take action by:
Investing in high-impact community partners and transformative solutions
Building innovative programs that meet critical needs and close service gaps
Mobilizing volunteers, donors, and coalitions to align efforts and drive systems change
When you support United Way, you're investing in solutions that reach across these challenges—not just for one person, but for our entire region.
Ready to Take Action?
United Way supporters like you make our work possible. Whether you give, volunteer, or raise your voice, you help families find stability, kids find their path, and neighbors feel seen and supported. However you get involved, you're part of something bigger.
