Income

As many as one-third of working Americans do not earn enough money to meet their basic needs. Wages have not kept pace with the rising cost of housing, healthcare, and education and currently, 40 million Americans are working in low-paying jobs without basic health and retirement benefits. For families walking a financial tightrope, unable to save for college, a home, or retirement, United Way of Northwest Michigan is here to help.

In 2011 grants were awarded to 17 different programs focused on income throughout northwest Michigan for a total of $208,500.00.

Third Level - Pete's Place
Catholic Human Services - Host Homes for Homeless Youth
Antrim Baby Pantry - Cribs program
Acme Christian Thrift Store - Food Pantry
Catholic Human Services - Family Services
Department of Human Services - The Laundry Project
Father Fred Foundation - Neighborhood Assistance
Forgotten Eagles - Neighborhood Assistance for veterans
Fresh Food Partnership - Purchasing food from local farmers
Good Samaritan - Financial Assistance in Antrim County
Goodwill - Goodwill Inn
Goodwill - Street Outreach
Leelanau Christian Neighbors - Financial Assistance
Leelanau Family Coordinating Council - Samaritans Closet
Michigan Land Use Institute - Double Up Food Bucks
TART Trails - Recycle -A- Bicycle
Women's Resource Center - Transitional Housing
YMCA - Child Care Assistance