Heart of West Michigan United Way 2025-26 Impact Report
This report captures the measurable results of that work across Financial Security, Healthy Community, Youth Opportunity, and Community Resiliency during the 2025–26 fiscal year.

Heart of West Michigan United Way's VITA program helped more than 13,000 households file their taxes for free this year, returning $11.5 million in refunds while connecting families with trusted volunteers and greater financial stability.

Heart of West Michigan United Way 2024-25 Impact Report
Discover how, together, we created pathways to stability, removed barriers to opportunity, lifted up youth, and provided real-time connections across West Michigan. See how your generosity fueled lasting change—raising vital funds, empowering families, and building a thriving community for all.

Heart of West Michigan United Way’s VITA program provided free tax preparation for over 9,000 households last season, returning $9.1 million in refunds to families across Kent, Ottawa, and Allegan counties. With the help of 208 trained volunteers, VITA ensures low-to-moderate income families keep more of their hard-earned money while receiving friendly, reliable service.

See how our collective efforts—driven by compassion and a shared commitment to lifting our neighbors—are transforming lives.