United Way of Midland County

About United Way of Midland County

United Way of Midland County’s grantmaking is organized around local community investment in Youth Success, Health, and Household Stability, with repeated large allocations to the same Midland County partners. The recent record shows a dense, multi-year pattern of support for agencies that deliver core services in the county, including West Midland Family Center, Family & Children’s Service of Midland, Greater Midland Community Center, and Shelterhouse. Those grants sit alongside funding for programs tied to literacy, mentoring, housing assistance, food access, transportation, and 2-1-1 referrals. The organization’s funded work is closely linked to its mission to unite the community to improve lives. Recent awards also show a practical service orientation: cash assistance and agency allocations are directed to local nonprofits that help children succeed, support households facing instability, and connect residents with basic needs. The portfolio includes both youth development and family-support providers, along with organizations focused on housing and emergency assistance. Several recipients appear across multiple years, which suggests sustained relationships rather than isolated awards. The grant record is entirely local, with awards landing in Midland County, Michigan.

What United Way of Midland County Funds

In youth-development work, United Way of Midland County backs reading, mentoring, and broader youth success programming. The foundation’s program descriptions point to investments in children from birth through career, and its literacy work includes programs that build reading proficiency by 3rd grade. Household stability is another clear thread. The organization supports programs that help individuals and families move toward long-term stability and independence, including childcare, housing, basic needs, financial support, and job skills. Its ALICE-focused investments also reference childcare, housing assistance, food access, transportation, and 2-1-1 referrals. Health and community well-being appear through collaborative funding and annual community investment. The foundation describes partnerships that address food security, youth prevention, housing, and disaster recovery, all within Midland County. Nonprofit capacity building is also part of the investment mix, indicating attention to organizational strength as well as direct service.

How United Way of Midland County Gives