Agency Descriptions - 2010

Michigan Association of United Ways - MAUW provides leadership in policy influence and capacity building to affect positive change in local communities.  www.uwmich.org

Allegan County United Way - Facilitates efforts of volunteers, contributors and human care agencies throughout Allegan County to obtain & deliver resources to satisfy human service needs. www.acuw.org  (269) 673-6545

Children's Leukemia Foundation of MI - Statewide agency that provides information, financial assistance and emotional support to adults and children in Michigan affected by leukemia, lymphoma and other related disorders.  www.leukemiamichigan.org  (800) 825-2536

United Way of Clare County - Through our network of partner agencies, volunteers and community leaders, we take a leadership role in addressing health and human service issues that face Clare County. Governed by a local board of directors, United Way of Clare County is an independent community resource. www.unitedwayclare.org  (989) 386-6015

D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans  - Serves the Michigan veteran population by providing care to veterans and their dependents.  Caring for our American Heroes is our mission.

Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan - Provides education and consultation services, public awareness, camp programs, support services, advocacy, and employment guidance for people with epilepsy, their families and the general public.  www.epilepsymichigan.org

Grand Rapids Home for Veterans - Serves the Michigan veteran population by providing care to veterans and their dependents.  Caring for our American Heroes is our mission.

Hemophilia Foundation of Michigan - HFM strives to improve the quality of life for people affected by hemophilia, von Willebrand's Disease, other bleeding disorders and their complications.  www.hfmich.org

Michigan Association for Deaf, Hearing and Speech Services - A statewide collaborative agency dedicated to improving quality of life for deaf and hard of hearing individuals through leadership in advocacy, education, and services.  www.madhh.org  (517) 487-0066

Michigan Council on Crime and Delinquency - Devoted to assisting local communities in implementing programs and policies that will reduce crime and violence by providing training, research, technical assistance and education.  www.miccd.org  (517) 482-4161

Michigan League for Human Services - Promotes policies and programs that help to ensure the well being of children and families through research, analysis and data-based advocacy.  www.milhs.org  (517) 487-5436

National Kidney Foundation - The Foundation strives to prevent kidney disease and improve the quality of life for those living with it through programs, services and research.  www.nkfm.org

National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Michigan Chapter, Inc. - The Chapter provides over 100 services and programs in the category of Disease, Disorders and Medicinal Disciplines to families and persons with Multiple Sclerosis in the State of Michigan.  www.nationalmssociety.org

Shiawassee United Way 989-723-4987 www.shiawasseeunitedway.org - We exist to meet the critical human service needs of people in Shiawassee County through program delivery collaboration, and financial support of community service organizations.

United Way of Lapeer County - We are a human service organization partnering with local agencies, government entities and businesses to improve community conditions.  Our focus is health education and income.  810 667-2912