211 is Helping Here

It was a cold winter night, and Max* had nowhere to go - the shelter where he’d normally…

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On Air with 211

"On Air with 211" features conversations between United Way and First Call for Help's…

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Stronger United

Each year, United Way of 1000 Lakes honors community leaders with Best of Awards,…

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Changemakers to Watch: Groceries To Go Volunteers

It’s an early Wednesday morning at the Super One South store in Grand Rapids and the…

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Behind the Campaign: Starbucks

Target has a longstanding relationship with United Way of 1000 Lakes. Year after year,…

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Leaving Home to Find Home

A few days before high school graduation, 18-year-old Kayla decided to leave home. While…

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