Capital Area United Way

Thank you for supporting our community through the United Way!

The new year may be here, but our campaigns haven't stopped within our region! Sending a huge message of gratitude to Granger Construction Company, Kirchhoff Automotive, and Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts in Lansing for their generous campaign support.

You all are helping create a greater impact, together! 💌

A friendly reminder that on Jan. 1, 2023, all the great Capital Area content we've been putting here moved over to our United Way of South Central Michigan page. It's a great way to keep up on our local activities and find out what we're doing in the rest of the region! Start following the page TODAY so you don't miss anything! Go to United Way of South Central Michigan.

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program is still searching for volunteers! Visit micauw.org/vita-volunteers for more information.

If you are looking to sign up for assistance and would like more information, visit http://bit.ly/3EDByiw

Winter is here! 🥶 Learn how we're working with Consumers Energy to help Michiganders with their utility bills this winter season.

💡: https://bit.ly/3FpgBa3

Reminder: This page is transitioning to United Way of South Central Michigan on January 1, 2023. Please give us a follow to continue to keep up to date on all things Capital Area.

On behalf of the United Way of South Central Michigan family, we wish you and yours a Happy Kwanzaa! Light, happiness, and peace to you in the upcoming year🧡

As colder weather approaches, please visit our "Agency Partner" blog for warming centers throughout the state. If you do not see yours listed, please email Amy at [email protected], and we will post immediately and continue to share throughout the winter.

Pease see additional info in the comments.

https://www.mihomeless.org/category/agency-and-partner-news/

If you or someone you know is impacted by the K**b Hill Apartment fire, please call 211 for available resources. At this time the best way to help support victims of the fire is to contact Meridian Cares at https://www.meridian.mi.us/community/get-involved/meridian-cares

There is a need for suitcases for families to move their things from hotels to more permanent housing and meals for Sunday. If you can help call 211 or contact Meridian Cares.

Meridian Cares | Meridian Township, MI Meridian Cares aims to help Meridian Township families out in emergency need situations, food baskets during the holidays, winter coats & senior help

Happy Holidays! If you or someone you know is in need of a warming place .

Our offices will be closed starting today (December 23, 2022) through Monday, January 2, 2023 for the holiday season. If you, or anyone you know is in need of assistance during this time, please visit https://unitedforscmi.org/2-1-1/ or dial 2-1-1. Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season! 💖

With the anticipated cold temperatures and winter weather, the City of Lansing has implemented the "Code Blue" cold weather plan effective from December 22, 2022, at 8pm through December 27, 2022, at 8am.

Learn more now: https://www.lansingmi.gov/990/10351/Warming-and-Cooling-Centers.

Here is some information on the city’s Code Blue announcement from our friends at Allen Neighborhood Center. Remember 2-1-1 is also available 24/7 to help direct you to available resources.

The City of Lansing has activated the Code Blue plan to help support neighbors through the coming storm. Call 2-1-1 for additional resources and to find other warming centers near you.