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66,395

books mailed to local children under five years old through our Imagination Library program since 2015.

4,861

people in our community learned about smoking prevention and better health alternatives.

$3,400,000

in tax refunds came back to working families in our community through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program.

WHAT WE'RE FIGHTING FOR

Our focus is on education, health, and financial stability—the building blocks for a good quality of life.

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VITA is a federally-sponsored, community-based program that serves lower-income Americans at tax time. All told, there are 5,100 VITA sites…
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Huge shout out to Consumers Energy for their generosity and continual support! Pictured is Rich Houtteman, Community Affairs Manager & Roger Curtis, Vice President of Public Affairs for Consumers Energy presenting their corporate contribution to United Way of the Lakeshore's President Christine Robere! Thank you for inspiring change and helping us build thriving communities! #LiveUnited #inspiringchange #muskegon

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Our staff have arrived in Milwaukee, Wisconsin for the #UWGreatRivers Conference! We are excited to have them learn and bring back amazing ideas from other United Ways!

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We commit to developing racially conscious partnerships and processes that anticipate unintended outcomes and ensure the inclusion of all people we serve, for our community, and our organization.

DIVERSITY, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND PERSONNEL PRACTICES:  Each individual associated with United Way of the Lakeshore will be treated with dignity and respect.  United Way of the Lakeshore will seek out and implement innovative methods to include all the diverse elements that make up the unique fabric of our community.  We commit to positive action to represent in all aspects of our organization our community as it currently exists and evolves.  Discrimination in employment or volunteer activities and harassment of any individuals is strictly prohibited.  United Way will abide by all legal laws related to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin or ancestry, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or any consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local law.  To support and uphold these practices, we will:  (1) Recognize the distinct differences of individuals and respect those differences; (2) Respect the work-related needs of others, and adhere to all United Way personnel policies and practices; (3) Refuse to engage in or tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment; (4) Strive to create an environment conducive to professionalism and diversity.

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