Media Contact
Ellen Carpenter, Vice President of Product Development and Marketing
(616) 752-8604
Media Coverage
Watch out for monthly Heart of West Michigan United Way updates on:
The WGVU Morning Show with Shelley Irwin the second Friday of every month
and
Mornings with Andy Rent on WTRV "The River 100.5" the first Friday of every month
These are highlights of media coverage featuring Heart of West Michigan United Way.
January 15, 2019 Taking Donors to the action ups gifts The Nonprofit Times
January 14, 2018 One Good Thing: Spread the Warmth WZZM
December 23, 2019 Q&A: Deanna Rolffs, ICCF (Housing) MiBiz
December 20, 2018 Local nonprofits need you: Volunteer Rapid Growth
December 18, 2018 Food security with Community Food Club WGVU
December 12, 2018 M22 to donate ‘Shirt for a Shirt’ Traverse City Record Eagle
November 26, 2018 Volunteering in Grand Rapids as a college student The Rapidian
November 21, 2018 Holiday Giving Guide WOOD Eight West
November 21, 2018 Volunteers welcome for the holidays at United Way WZZM
November 19, 2018 Holiday Volunteer & Giving Guide WXMI Morning Mix
October 22, 2018 2-1-1 helpline expands to 14 counties WZZM
October 20, 2018 Spread the Warmth Campaign asking for winter clothing donations WXMI
October 12, 2018 Family Crises Funding with Ingenium WGVU
September 20, 2018 Student can find volunteer opportunities at HWMUW WXMI Morning Mix
September 13, 2018 United Way seeks volunteers for Day of Caring WZZM
September 13, 2018 United Way Day of Caring WXMI Morning News
August 14, 2018 Stuff the Bus WZZM One Good thing
August 7, 2018 Stuff the Bus WZZM
August 7, 2018 Stuff the Bus WXMI
July 24, 2018 Stuff the Bus WXMI Morning Mix
July 21, 2018 Stuff the Bus WZZM Morning News
July 19, 2019 Homelessness in Kent County WZZM
July 7, 2018 Family Volunteering WZZM Morning News
June 21, 2018 Food from the Heart WOOD TV
May 25, 2018 2-1-1 returns to Montcalm and Ionia County The Daily News
May 22, 2018 Food from the Heart WOTV Where you Live
May 21, 2018 Food from the Heart WXMI Morning Mix
May 11, 2018 Food from the Heart WGVU Shelly Irwin
April 17, 2018 - Volunteer Week – WXMI
March 21, 2018 Fill the Cart – Wood TV
March 12, 2018 One Good Thing: Feel Good Friday WZZM
March 8, 2018 Fill the Cart Eight West
March 7, 2018 Nonprofit hires director of individual giving GRBJ
February 21, 2018 Heart of West Michigan United Way pledges $589,000 in STEM program funding Rapid Growth
February 21, 2018 United Way helping GRPS invest in new science curriculum WZZM
February 21, 2018 United Way helping GRPS invest in new science curriculum WXMI
February 9, 2018 Here’s how you can donate to help homeless children WZZM
February 9, 2018 Heart of West MI United Way Community Investment Fund WGVU
February 8, 2018 No Place to Call Home WZZM
February 7, 2018 How the lack of affordable housing led a family to homelessness WZZM
February 7, 2018 United Way offers free tax assistance WXMI Morning Mix
February 6, 2018 United Way offers free tax assistance WZZM
February 5, 2018 Partnering to End Homelessness WGVU
January 27, 2018 KCTCC Program WOOD TV 8
January 19, 2018 United Way celebrates Live United Day WZZM
January 19, 2018 United Way celebrates Live United Day WXMI
January 12, 2018 Live United Day WGVU
January 5, 2018 Live United Day - WTRV
December 8, 2017 KCTCC is looking for volunteer WGVU
December 5, 2017 One Good Thing: Veterans service project WZZM
December 1, 2017 KCTCC is looking for volunteer WTRV
November 29, 2017 #GRgives brings the Grand Rapids community together on day of global giving WZZM 13
November 27, 2017 United Way talks about volunteering The Rapidian
November 27, 2017 Get into the true holiday spirit with Giving Tuesday GR Magazine
November 25, 2017 Projects indicate too many low-paying jobs - ALICE GRBJ
November 22, 2017 United Way ask Black Friday shoppers to consider giving to charities WZZM
November 22, 2017 Students help Veterans WZZM
November 19, 2017 Holiday Giving Guide WZZM
November 14, 2017 Sign up for Holiday Assistance WOOD TV 8
November 13, 2017 Spread the Warmth at Santa Parade Eight West
November 13, 2017 Holiday Giving Guide Eight West
November 10, 2017 United Way offers help through 211 WGVU
November 9, 2017 Holiday Giving Guide WXMI Morning Mix
November 3, 2017 United Way offers Veterans help through 211 WTRV
September 15, 2017 United Way Day of Caring WZZM
September 15, 2017 1400 Day of Caring Volunteer help out in Grand Rapids WXMI
September 14, 2017 Volunteer to make the community better at Day of Caring WXMI Morning Mix
September 12, 2017 United Way organizes a Day of Caring Volunteer Effort WZZM Morning News
September 11, 2017 Hunger Action Month: Effects of Proposed SNAP Cuts WXMI
September 6, 2017 Budget cuts and the effects on hunger WXMI
September 6, 2017 United Way Day of Caring WOTV Where you Live
August 3, 2017 Stuff the bus Fox 17
August 1, 2017 2-1-1 Texting WZZM-GR
August 1, 2017 Texting to access help hotline mLive
August 1, 2017 Things to know for August Fox 17
July 31, 2017 Stuff the bus mLive
July 31, 2017 2-1-1 Texting Service mLive
July 11, 2017 Wolverines Worldwide shoe sale mLive
June 16, 2017 Food pantries to add farmers markets, take bridge cards woodtv
June 14, 2017 United Way announces $6.6 million in funding mlive
June 14, 2017 Food from the Heart WXMI-GR (FOX)
May 30 , 2017 Food from the Heart WXMI
May 25, 2017 Food from the Heart Eight West
May 25, 2017 Food from the Heart WXMI Morning Mix
May 16, 2017 United Way needs volunteers for Food from the Heart
May 12, 2017 Food from the Heart and Food Security WGVU
April 14, 2017 United Way celebrates 100 years WGVU
March 21, 2017 Volunteer during Spring Break WOOD TV Eight West
March 10, 2017 Fill the Cart WGVU
March 3, 2017 Fill the Cart WTRV
February 22, 2017 United Way is looking for volunteers WOOD TV Eight West
February 17, 2017 Heart of West Michigan United Way looking for Volunteers WXMI
February 13, 2017 Steelcase Community Tax Day offers free help WZZM
February 13, 2017 United Way celebrates 100 Years GRBJ
February 10, 2017 The Volunteer Center at Heart of West Michigan United Way WGVU
February 1, 2017 Receive help this tax season WTRV
January 27, 2017 Tax Season is Here: United Way will help you file WZZM
January 27, 2017 How to get help filing taxes and maximize your refund Mlive
January 25, 2017 More than 400 students get free shoes from Wolverine Worldwide MLive
· January 22, 2017 ALICE can’t afford to live here GRBJ
January 19, 2017 Heart of West MI United Way Celebrates 100 Years WZZM
January 19, 2017 Heart of West MI United Way Celebrates 100 Years WXMI
January 19, 2017 Heart of West MI United Way Celebrates 100 Years WGVU
January 19, 2017 Heart of West MI United Way Celebrates 100 Years 1340 WJR
January 19, 2017 Volunteer Opportunity for families: How to Live United WOTV4 Women
January 19, 2017 Heart of West MI United Way Celebrates 100 years WTR
January 19, 2017 Heart of West MI United Way Celebrates 100 Years West MI Live WOOD Radio
January 19, 2017 Heart of West MI United Way Celebrates 100 Years Iheart Media West MI Weekend
January 12, 2017 Heart of West MI United Way offers free tax prep assistance The Rapidian
January 5, 2017 Tax Changes may affect tax refunds & KCTCC WTRV 100.5
December 22, 2017 Making use of the service line 2-1-1 WXMI
December 9, 2016 In Trump stronghold, factories are humming but paychecks are thin Reuters
December 1, 2016 Holiday Giving and VolunteeringWTRV
December 9, 2016Holiday Giving and Volunteering WGVU
November 30, 2016 The Holiday Giving and Volunteering Guide Morning Mix
November 29, 2016 GRGives kicks off in West Michigan WZZM
November 29, 2016 Nonprofits united for #GRgives campaign GRBJ
November 28, 2016 Give back in West Michigan on Giving Tuesday Eight West
November 16, 2016 Volunteer Reading Tutors help GRPS students Rapidan
November 10, 2016 United Way offers help through 2-1-1 WGVU
November 9, 2016 New Movement focuses on philanthropy throughout West Michigan GVSU Lanthron
November 8, 2016 Energy Assistance Services WWMT
November 8, 2016 2-1-1 offers assistance to Veterans WTRV
November 5, 2016 Energy assistance this upcoming winter WOOD TV 8
October 19, 2016 United Way is looking for volunteers WXMI Morning Mix
October 9, 2016 ArtPrize: People Helping People WZZM
October 3, 2016 ArtPrize: People Helping People WJRW
September 29, 2016 ArtPrize: People Helping People WTRV
September 28, 2016 ArtPrize: People Helping People WGVU
September 18, 2016 Nonprofits rely on passion, purpose to build tight-knit teams MiBiz
September 18, 2016 Day of Caring and Kick-off WOOD Radio, Talk of the Town
September 16, 2016 Day of Caring and Kickoff WOOD TV
September 16, 2016 Day of Caring Live Shot from Equest Center WZZM
September 16, 2016 Day of Caring at Meals on Wheels WXMI
September 15, 2016 Day of Caring and Campaign Kick-Off WTRV
·September 15, 2016 Day of Caring and Campaign Kick-Off WRWJ 1340
· September 14, 2016 Day of Caring WOOD Radio, West Michigan Live
· September 14, 2016 United Way to host project for Day of Caring WXMI
· September 12, 2016 Day of Caring and Kick-off Wood Radio with Chuck LaTour
September 10, 2016 Wine and Swine benefits United Way WXMI
September 9, 2016 United Way prepares for Day of Caring WGVU
September 8, 2016 Wine and Swine benefits 2-1-1 Eight West
September 2, 2016 Wine and Swine WXMI Morning Mix
September 1, 2016 Heart of West Michigan United Way to host Wine and Swine Mlive
August 25, 2016 Wolverine Mega Tent Sale benefits United Way WXMI
August 23, 2016 Heart of West Michigan United Way Stuffs the Bus WXMI
August 17, 2016 Record number of schools supplies donated WZZM
August 11, 2016 United Way funds over 9 million WOOD TV
August 10, 2016 Wolverine Worldwide tent sale benefits United Way Mlive
August 5, 2016 Stuff the Bus WGVU
August 4, 2016 Stuff the Bus WXMI Morning Mix
August 1, 2016 Help GRPS and Stuff the Bus WTRV 100.5
July 21, 2016 2-1-1 offers assistance during heat wave WMMT
July 20, 2016 2-1-1 offers assistance during heat wave WXMI
July 20, 2016 2-1-1 offers assistance during heat wave WOOD TV 8
July 8, 2016 United Way and Camp Blodgett WGVU
June 26, 2016 Charitable dollars ebb and flow as giving reaches high MiBiz
June 21, 2016 United Way to serve thousands of meals today WZZM
June 6, 2016 Nonprofit names VP of resource development GRBJ
May 29, 2016 Waning volunteer rates lead nonprofits to engage workforce in new ways MiBiz
May 28, 2016 Volunteer to help feed the hungry Eight West
May 20, 2016 United Way inspired by Champions of Change Journal Standard
May 20, 2016 Food From the Heart WXMI Morning Mix
May 16, 2016 Stamp Out Hunger racks up 108,000 pounds of food Rapidian
May 13, 2016 Food security and Food from the Heart WGVU
April 12, 2016 Still time to get taxes done for free WOOD TV 8
March 28, 2016 United Way offers free tax help through mobile eBus WZZM 13
March 18, 2016 Promise Partners Mentoring Program WOOD Radio
March 11, 2016 Employment Services Collaborative WGVU
February 29, 2016 Van Dyke answers the call for nonprofit leadership GRBJ
February 16, 2016 United Way & Steelcase offer free filing help for Kent County residents WZZM 13
February 15, 2016 United Way offers collection drive ideas for West Michigan WZZM 13
February 13, 2016 Heart of West Michigan Welcomes Michelle Van Dyke WOOD Radio
February 12, 2016 Heart of West Michigan United Way welcomes new President/CEO WGVU
February 11, 2016 Organize a special collection drive Eight West
February 7, 2016 Michelle Van Dyke, CEO, Heart of West Michigan United Way MiBiz
February 7, 2016 VITA program to help GVSU students organize tax returns GVSU GVSU Lanthorn
January 18, 2016MLK Day of Service WOOD Radio
January 18. 2016 MLK Day of Service WXMI 17
January 18, 2016 MLK Day of Service WGVU with Jennifer Moss
January 17, 2016 MLK Day of Service WOOD TV 8
January 13, 2016 West Michigan United Way takes Flint water crisis calls WZZM 13
January 12, 2016 Door-to-door effort underway in Flint water crisis WOOD TV 8
January 7, 2016 United Way campaign totals increase for 2015 GVNow
December 22, 2015 211 demand high heading into Christmas WOOD TV 8
December 17, 2015 Sixteen heartfelt ways to help Grand Rapids this holiday season Rapids Growth
December 17, 2015 Veteran banker will head Heart of West Michigan United Way MLive
December 16, 2015 Heart of West Michigan United Way names president and CEO GRBJ
December 16, 2015 Heart of West Michigan United Way welcomes new CEO WOOD Radio
December 16, 2015 Michelle Van Dyke named president of Heart of West Michigan United Way MiBiz
December 3, 2015 How volunteers help improved Grand Rapid students' reading skills MLive
November 30, 2015Turn Cyber Monday into Giving Tuesday WOOD Radio
November 27, 2015 Support Giving Tuesday: Shopping for families in need WXMI
November 25, 2015 United Way offers Adopt-A-Family for the holidays WZZM
November 19, 2015 Give your time to help the community Eight West
November 11, 2015 2-11 free health and service hotline WGVU
November 11, 2015 2-1-1 connects to veteran's service database WOOD TV 8
November 10, 2015 United Way offers helps to Veterans WGVU
November 10, 2015 United Way raising awareness about 2-1-1's Veterans database, new app Mlive
November 10, 2015 United Way offering hotline assistance to Veterans WZZM 13
November 10, 2015 Promise Partners Mentoring Collaborative WGVU
October 8, 2015 ArtPrize entry highlights unsung heroes of the community WOOD TV 8
October 2, 2015 Local unsung heroes honored in art WZZM 13
September 28, 2015 United Way focuses on champions of change during ArtPrize WOOD Radio
September 28, 2015 United Way features ArtPrize exhibit WGVU
September 25, 2015 People Helping People features unsung heroes The River 100.5
September 14, 2015 Heart of West Michigan Day of Caring Iheart West Michigan's Weekend
September 11, 2015 Day of Caring Around West Michigan WOOD TV 8
September 11, 2015United Way holds Day of CaringWOOD Radio MP 3
September 11, 2015 United Way prepares for Day of Caring and Campaign Kick-offStar 105.7 MP3
September 11, 2015 United Way hold Day of CaringWTRV
September 11, 2015 Long line of backpacks just might set a world record MLive
September 10, 2015 Heart of West Michigan United Way gets set for their Day of Caring WXMI
September 9, 2015 Wine and Swine benefit 2-1-1 Eight West, WOOD TV 8
August 27, 2015 Wolverine Sale benefits nonprofit GRBJ
August 18, 2015 Stuff the Bus campaign delivers supplies to students WZZM
August 15, 2015 Time is running out to donate during Stuff the Bus Campaign WXMI
August 3, 2015 Wolverine Worldwide's mega tent sale Mlive
June 17, 2015 United Way Kent County Tax Credit Coalition (MP3)
May 8, 2015 United Way Recap WGVU (MP3)
May 8, 2015 United Way Falls short of goal GRBJ
May 5, 2015 HWMUW campaign 2014 campaign falls shorts of mark set in 2013 Mlive
April 27, 2015 Presentation of Sweepstake Winner WXMI 17
April 27, 2015 First-time UW donors finds out she has won a new car Mlive
April 10, 2015 United Way Overview and Alice Families WGVU (MP3)
April 6, 2015 Student Scholars Day - United Way's staff on panelist Grand Valley Lanthron
March 18, 2015 United Way partners with community organizations WGVU (MP3)
March 12, 2015 GR workplaces win awards for empowering women Mlive
March 12, 2015 Women's Resource Center hands out Pillar Awards GRBJ
March 11, 2015 GV United Way Campaign Breaks Donors Records Grand Valley Lanthron
February 25, 2015 Michigan's frigid winter has led to a surge of requests for assistance with energy bills Michigan Public Radio.
February 18, 2015 Kent County Tax Credit Coalition provides free tax preparation services Rapidian
February 17, 20015 Steelcase, United Way offer tax help WZZM
February 16, 2015 Steelcase and United Way team up WLHT
February 13, 2015 United Way Kent County Tax Credit Coalition WGVU (MP3)
February 13, 2015 211 getting more calls for utility assitance WZZM
January 31, 2015 Tax Credit Coaltion to offer financial assistance information at Saturday fairWYCE
January 30, 2015 United Way shows Kent County the Money Wood TV 8
January 29, 2015 Volunteers search for homeless in annual count MLive
January 28, 2015 For United Way 2014 saw a 17 percent increase in calls WWMT
January 28, 2015 Harsh winter prompts surge in requests for help MLive
January 23, 2015 Show Me the Money returns to help people get in financial shape MLive
January 22, 2015 Show Me the Money WZZM Take Five
January 22, 2015 Show Me the Money WXMI Morning Mix
January 20, 2015 Get financially fit WOOD TVEight West
January 19, 2015 United Way honoring Dr. King. WZZM
January 19, 2015 MLK events in West Michigan WOOD TV 8
January 18, 2015 Gov. Snyder signs order to help reduce homelessness WZZM
January 14, 2015 Shoveling Snow Angels sought to clear paths Mlive
January 14, 2015 Snow Angel program offers snow removal help WZZM
January 13, 2015 Shoveling Snow Angels needed WXMI
January 9, 2015 Show Me the Money WGVU (MP3)
January 5, 2015 Tips for Staying Warm this Winter The Rapidian
December 12, 2014 Holiday Giving Programs WGVU (MP3)
December 10, 2014 Middle school students make deposits in school Comerica Bank Mlive
December 10, 2014 Bank open student-run location at school GRBJ
December 10, 2014 New school program helps students save money WZZM 13
December 10, 2014 Middle school students line up to make deposits in their new in-school Comerica Bank Michigan News
December 3, 2014 Find help and give back this holiday season WOODTV Eight West
December 1, 2014 Tax Man helping get word out about tax credit WOOD TV
December 1, 2014 Grand Rapids, United Way teaming to get unclaimed tax credits Mlive
November 21, 2014 Find ways to give back this season. WOOD TV Eight West
November 21, 2014 Donate your time this holiday season WOTV 4
November 21, 2014 Many forced to seek help due to cold, snow WWMT 3
November 20, 2014 Early snow prompts more calls to 2-1-1 WZZM 13
November 20, 2014 Sidewalk snow clearing varies by community WZZM 13
November 16, 2014 Schools of Hope looking for reading volunteers WZZM 13
November 13, 2014 Veteran Services WGVU (MP3)
November 11, 2014 United Way enhances services for Veterans WGVU
November 11, 2014 United Way announces new service for veterans in North Park MontessoriEl Informador
November 11, 2014 Organization helps veterans find benefits WWMT 3
October 10, 2014 Schools of Hope WGVU
September 14, 2014 Clearly Community WOOD Radio
September 12, 2014 Day of Caring and Campaign Kickoff WOOD TV 8 (YouTube)
September 12, 2014 Volunteers improve playground, mentor young students for day of caringMlive (PDF)
September 12, 2014 Day of Caring and Campaign Kickoff WGVU (MP3)
September 12, 2014 Expungement event held as part of Day of Caring WOOD TV 8 (YouTube)
September 12, 2014 Day of Caring project focuses on expungement education Fox 17 (PDF)
September 12, 2014 Volunteers to mentor students on2014 Day of Caring Mlive (PDF)
September 12, 2014 United Way kicks off campaign with Day of Caring WZZM 13 (PDF)
September 12, 2014 United Way Day of Caring WZZM 13 Morning Show
September 12, 2014 Expungement workshop held in Grand Rapids WXMI
September 10, 2014 Heart of West Michigan United Way kicks off fall campaign Friday WJRW
September 3, 2014 United Way to begin fundraising WOOD Radio
August 27, 2014 Thousands of Shoes will fill Wolverine Worldwide Tent Sale WXMI (PDF)
August 26, 2014 Wolverine Wolverine steps up annual sale Grand Rapids Business Journal(PDF
August 19, 2014 "Stuff the Bus" collect supplies WZZM 13
August 12, 2014 Wolverine Worldwide's Mega Tent Shoe Same Happening This Month Mlive(PDF)
August 8, 2014 Stuff the Bus and Schools of Hope WGVU (MP3)
August 07, 2014 Jumping Ships: Why Some Leaders are Leaving the Corporate World for the Social Sector Rapid Growth (PDF)
August 04, 2014 Suff the Bus: Back-to-school Supply Drive for Grand Rapids Students in Need Underway MLive (PDF)
July 31, 2015 West Michigan Takes Care of it's own. WOOD Radio
July 27, 2014 Clearly Community WOOD Radio
July 23, 2014 Nonprofit Awards $3.3M in Basic-Needs Grants Grand Rapds Business Journal(PDF)
July 23, 2014 My Town: Heart of West Michigan United Way Awards $3.3 Million in Community Grants WZZM 13 (PDF)
July 11, 2014 Stuff the Bus Campaign WGVU (MP3)
July 7, 2014 Heart of West Michigan United Way Names Board; Grand Rapids Business Journal (PDF)
June 6, 2014 United Way Discusses Day of Action; WGVU (MP3)
May 19, 2014 Nonprofit fundraises $12M; Grand Rapids Business Journal (PDF)
April 23, 2014 Buidling a bottle greenhouse WOTV 4
April 15, 2014 Food pantries continue to be stressed by demand; WZZM 13 (PDF)
March 24, 2014 United Way names director of workplace campaigns; Grand Rapids Business Journal (PDF)
March 24, 2014 Heart of West Michigan United Way Interview Series - Health; WGVU (MP3)
March 18, 2014 Red Cross flood app prepares you for the worst; WZZM 13 (PDF)
March 17, 2014 Heart of West Michigan United Way Interview Series - Income; WGVU (MP3)
March 10, 2014 Heart of West Michigan United Way Interview Series - Education; WGVU(MP3)
March 05, 2014 Five months after students take MEAP, rest of Michigan learns what many teachers knew all along; Michigan Radio (PDF)
February 19, 2014 United Way Kent County Tax Credit Coalition; WGVU (MP3)
February 18, 2014 Steelcase team to give free tax prep help at Kent County's United Way coalition's Community Day; MLive (PDF)
February 17, 2014 Free Tax Prep for Kent County Residents; FOX 17 (PDF)
February 07, 2014 Third grade reading, teen pregnancy among major issues facing Muskegon area, United Way says; MLive (PDF)
January 27, 2014 Show Me the Money Free Event; WZZM 13 (PDF)
December 02, 2013 State lawmakers meet with Heart of West Mich. United Way; WZZM 13(PDF)
November 26, 2013 Holiday Need: Adopt a Family - Heart of West Michigan United Way Program; WOOD 8
November 25, 2013 Makeshift homeless shelter near Downtown Market fenced off; MLive(PDF)
November 21, 2013 Amway celebrates 10th anniversary of One by One Campaign with 24 hours of volunteer work around globe; MLive (PDF)
November 13, 2013 Amway teams up with United Way to deliver 'reading corners' to 12 Grand Rapids schools; MLive (PDF)
October 31, 2013 School Bank Opens at MLK Leadership Academy; WOOD 8
October 30, 2013 Martin Luther King Leadership Academy holds grand opening for PNC's second student-run bank; MLive (PDF)
October 30, 2013 PNC Bank, United Way opening second student-run bank inside MLK Leadership Academy; MLive (PDF)
October 30, 2013 MLK Academy Opens School Bank; WOOD Radio
October 30, 2013 Students get education in finances; WZZM 13 (PDF)
October 24, 2013 New to West Michigan: talented transplants tell all; Rapid Growth GR (PDF)
October 14, 2013 GVSU teaches students to read; Grand Valley State University Lanthorn(PDF)
October 04, 2013 211 Helps With Government Shutdown; WOOD 8
September 25, 2013 Line for Wolverine Worldwide mega shoe sale began forming at 5:30 a.m.; MLive (PDF)
September 24, 2013 Wolverine Worldwide unboxes Mega Sample Sale; Grand Rapids Business Journal (PDF)
September 24, 2013 Mega sample sale to benefit the Heart of West Michigan United Way; WOTV 4
September 18, 2013 Attention shoe lovers: Wolverine Worldwide’s mega tent sale coming up; MLive.com (PDF)
September 14, 2013 United Way- 3rd Annual Motorcycle Run; WZZM 13
September 13, 2013 Heart of West Michigan United Way Holds "Day of Caring"; WOOD Radio
September 13, 2013 Community work shines for Annual Day of Caring; WZZM 13 (PDF)
September 13, 2013 Volunteers clean 13 city parks as part of Day of Caring 2013; MLive.com (PDF)
September 12, 2013 Hunger Action Week; WZZM 13 (PDF)
September 11, 2013 Heart of West Michigan United Way 5K Run/Walk is September 29; The River 100.5 (PDF)
September 06, 2013 West Mich United Way campaign begins; WOOD 8
September 04, 2013 United Way Campaign Kickoff: Goal of $12.5 Million for the 2013; WOOD 8
September 03, 2013 United Way officials target $12.5 million goal during 2013 fundraising effort; MLive.com (PDF)
September 03, 2013 United Way looking to raise $12.5 million; WZZM 13 (PDF)
September 03, 2013 United Way West Michigan sets $12.5M goal for 2013; Grand Rapids Business Journal (PDF)
September 03, 2013 GVSU Participating in United Way Schools of Hope Donation Program; Grand Rapids Press (PDF)
September 03, 2013 Take the stairs: Campaign targets simple way to get West Michigan residents moving; MLive.com (PDF)
August 9, 2013 Heart of West Michigan Pumps $10 Million into Community: GVSU (MP3)
August 8, 2014 United Way Stuff the Bus and
July 31, 2013 West Michigan Takes Care of Its Own; WOOD Radio (PDF)
July 12, 2013 Michigan Reading Corps: Successful Kent County schools literacy pilot spurs statewide launch MLive.com (PDF)
January 05, 2013 Inside Track: United Way’s Noe pushes the bar for a better today; Grand Rapids Business Journal (PDF)
July 25, 2012 Gov. Snyder highlights literacy efforts of Heart of West Michigan United Way Schools of Hope AmeriCorps Program; MLive.com