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United Way of Washtenaw County awards $50K to organizations helping women, families
Read full article: United Way of Washtenaw County awards $50K to organizations helping women, familiesUnited Way of Washtenaw County has granted $50,000 to five local organizations that help women and families maintain financial stability.
United Way Of Washtenaw County gives more than $45,000 to area nonprofits
Read full article: United Way Of Washtenaw County gives more than $45,000 to area nonprofits“This year’s Power of the Purse grant recipients are working in various ways to address the essential needs of women and their families as they navigate returns to school, work, and greater home stability," said UWWC Vice President of Impact and Advocacy Bridget Herrman.
Food Gatherers’ Eileen Spring named local United Way’s Woman of the Year
Read full article: Food Gatherers’ Eileen Spring named local United Way’s Woman of the YearANN ARBOR – Food Gatherers president and CEO, Eileen Spring, has been named United Way of Washtenaw County’s 2021 Woman of the Year. The award is given by UWWC’s Women United group to women who demonstrate leadership and commitment to the local community. Spring will be honored at UWWC’s annual “Power of the Purse” event on March 10, 2021, which will be held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Spring was central in developing a food security plan in response to the increased need due to the pandemic. From June 2019 to June 2020, Food Gatherers distributed 7.8 million pounds of food to those in need.