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