United Way

Troy-Based SunTel Donates Avaya Phones To United Way of Jackson County

United Way of Jackson County donors, partners and volunteers will find it easier to reach and communicate with United Way and its fellow nonprofits thanks to a $70,000 phone system donation by Avaya Inc. and SunTel Services.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/03/06

United Way Kicks Off New Campaign

The non-profit organization is asking supporters to help raise $60,000 to build at least a dozen school gardens throughout Greater Detroit this spring.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/11/23

Challenge Detroit Partners With United Way For Program’s Second Team Challenge

Challenge Detroit, an urban revitalization project bringing 30 innovative leaders to the city to live, work, play and give in the community, has launched its second Team Challenge in partnership with United Way for Southeastern Michigan.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/10/23

United Way Torch Lighting (Jeff Gilbert photo)

Chrysler CEO Sets Big Goals On Both Sides Of Border

Marchionne says they’ve made “some progress” in CAW talks, but “there’s a long road to travel”

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/09/14

REPORT: Tough Times Don’t Affect Michiganders’ Generosity

The study addressed which state’s residents contributed the greatest percentage of their discretionary income to charity.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/08/20

United Way Awards Millions To 11 Community Agencies

In southeast Michigan Detroit Public Television shared in the grant award.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/03/26

United Way Invests In Young Students

United Way is investing $8 million in order to make sure Metro Detroit pre-schoolers are ready to learn before they start kindergarten.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/03/23

Detroit Area Students Take Part In ‘National Groundhog Job Shadow Day’

Nearly 500 Detroit area students will see their “shadows” on Groundhog Day, Thursday, Feb. 2. That is to say — they will emerge from their classrooms and enjoy a day job shadowing career professionals at top area companies.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/02/01

Brandon Pettigrew #84 of the Detroit Lions will be on hand for this weekend's Monday Night Football Tour, presented by GMC. (Getty Images)

GMC Monday Night Football Tour Rolls Into Motor City

GMC, in partnership with the NFL, will bring its second annual Monday Night Football Tour to The Mall at Partridge Creek, in Clinton Township this weekend, with a player-attended United Way event on Tuesday in Detroit.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/10/08