ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION
MOBILIZING COMMUNITIES TO ACTION SO ALL CAN THRIVE.
For more than 100 years, Heart of West Michigan United Way has been dedicated to strengthening our local communities and driving lasting change. We’re here, always listening and ready to respond. Working together with our neighbors, we’re strengthening local resilience and advancing health, youth opportunity, and financial security to build a thriving community for all.
OUR MISSION:
We unite community resources to invest in solutions that reduce poverty in West Michigan.
United Way is a global nonprofit with more than 1,000 United Ways. With deep local roots around the world, we see how our communities’ greatest challenges are connected–and how we can bring people and resources together to address them.
Heart of West Michigan United Way is locally governed. With our own board of directors, made up of dedicated community leaders, we have the flexibility to focus on the unique needs and challenges facing West Michigan. This local leadership ensures that every decision we make and every dollar we raise is invested in solutions that directly benefit our neighbors, right here in West Michigan.
OUR CORE VALUES
INTEGRITY
Live United Way’s brand by consistently demonstrating the highest ethical standards
INCLUSIVENESS
Foster an engaging and inclusive environment for team members and community partners.
INNOVATION
Take appropriate risks, encourage curiosity and new ideas, learn from mistakes, and constantly strive to exceed expectations.
COLLABORATION
Encourage teamwork and partnerships throughout the organization and the community.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Ensure high levels of responsibility and performance in self and others.