Impact Stories
Impact Stories
A Story of Hope
La'Tasha Smith was homeless. In the dead of winter, her nights were spent in the backseat of her Pontiac Grand Am. But through job training and financial coaching made possible by United Way, La'Tasha was able to find a good job and a place to call home.
Click here to learn more about how United Way helped La'Tasha get back on her feet.
Helping Children Soar
United Way helps child caregivers like Danyelle Swift get certified, expanding the number of quality child care seats available throughout Southeastern Michigan.
Click here to learn more about how United Way helped Danyelle improve her child care facility.
Better With Breakfast
A recent expansion of United Way's Better With Breakfast program made free breakfast available to 3,500 students in Oakland County. This program has instituted alternative breakfast options like mobile food carts and food in classrooms to make it easier for students to get a quick meal to start the day.