United Way of Monroe/Lenawee Counties

10/28/2026

Thank you to the crew at Monroe County Opportunity Program for always supporting the United Way and the community!

MCOP celebrated United Way of Monroe/Lenawee Counties Black and Orange Day today!
We are proud to support the United Way and we appreciate their continued community support!

10/28/2026

Way to go The Mon-Arc of Monroe! 🙌 🤝

10/26/2026

🧡🖤 ORANGE & BLACK GIVE BACK WEEK IS HERE! 🖤🧡

Monroe and Lenawee Counties, let’s show our community spirit! 🎃

From October 26–31, local businesses and their employees are encouraged to wear orange and black and/or jeans to work in exchange for a donation to the United Way of Monroe/Lenawee Counties!

Here’s how you can participate:
🧡 Donate to support United Way and the important work happening in our community.
🖤 Wear your orange and black (and jeans!) at work.
📸 Take photos with your coworkers and share them on our United Way page.
🎁 Your company will be entered into a drawing to win a $100 Tim Hortons gift card, generously provided by our friends at our hometown Tim Hortons!

AND THERE’S EVEN MORE GOOD NEWS! Every dollar donated from October 26–31 will be matched by our Corporate Match Sponsor, La-Z-Boy Incorporated! That means your donation can go twice as far in helping our neighbors across Monroe and Lenawee Counties. ❤️

📍 Join us Friday, October 30, at 8 a.m. for special Halloween treats at 404 S. Monroe Street in downtown Monroe as we raise needed funds for United Way!

Let’s have some fun, support our coworkers, and give back to the communities we call home!

Wear Orange & Black. Give Back. Make a Difference! 🧡🖤

10/26/2026

New resource for Michigan parents and caregivers! 👶💙

Parenting a little one can bring questions, challenges, and moments when you just need someone to turn to. Support is available day or night!

The Michigan Public Health Institute, in partnership with Michigan 211 and Gryphon Place, has launched a free, 24/7 support line for parents and caregivers of infants.

📞 Call 833-211-BABY (2229) anytime for practical guidance on:
- Soothing a crying baby
- Safe sleep practices
- Basic infant safety
- Product recalls
- Referrals for portable cribs, baby supplies, and additional resources
You don't have to navigate every parenting question alone. Sometimes, knowing where to turn makes all the difference.

United Way of Monroe & Lenawee Counties believes that connecting people with resources helps build stronger families and stronger communities. Please share this post so local parents and caregivers know this support is available!

🔗 Learn more: Infant Support for Parents and Caregivers

10/23/2026

It's Friday! Let's end the week by remembering why community matters. 💙

Behind every community need is a person, a family, or a neighbor who deserves the opportunity to thrive.

There are many ways to support the work happening right here in Monroe and Lenawee Counties. You can give, volunteer, share resources, support a local nonprofit, or help someone find the assistance they need.

You don't have to do everything. You just have to find a way to do something.

Together, we can help build stronger communities and brighter futures.

How will you this weekend? Share your plans in the comments!

10/22/2026

👏 Building brighter futures through strong community partnerships!

Congratulations to Monroe County Community College on a record-breaking Tech Center Open House, welcoming 232 attendees and unveiling the new Apprenticeship Wall!

United Way of Monroe/Lenawee Counties is proud to partner with organized labor, local businesses, educational institutions, and workforce development organizations to expand opportunities, strengthen our local workforce, and help individuals build pathways to meaningful, rewarding careers.

Our partnership with the Monroe/Lenawee Central Labor Council is an important part of creating opportunities for individuals to explore skilled trades, access apprenticeship programs, and build a stronger future for themselves and their families. 🤝

Thank you to Monroe County Community College and all the partners who are working together to connect people with opportunities and strengthen our communities. When we collaborate, we create lasting impact!

10/22/2026

Big challenges require all of us working together. 🤝

No single organization can solve every challenge facing our communities. That's why partnerships matter.

When nonprofits, businesses, schools, community leaders, and residents work together, we can identify needs, connect resources, and create opportunities for individuals and families to thrive.

United Way of Monroe & Lenawee Counties is proud to be part of a community that cares about its neighbors and believes in making a difference together.

Strong communities aren't built by one organization. They're built by people who care enough to work together.

Thank you to the partners, supporters, and volunteers who help make our work possible!

10/21/2026

You don't have to change the whole world to make a difference. 🌎💙

Sometimes, making a difference looks like giving an hour of your time, helping a neighbor, supporting a local organization, or showing up when your community needs you.

Every act of kindness matters. When people come together and use their time and talents to support others, the impact reaches farther than we may ever realize.

Today, we challenge you to find one small way to make a difference in Monroe or Lenawee County.

Tag someone who always shows up for their community! 👇

10/20/2026

It was such a wonderful time meeting with the Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Michigan team and seeing all the great work they do in our community!

10/20/2026

, knowing where to turn is the first step. 💙

Did you know that 211 connects people with local resources and support when they need help navigating life's challenges?

Whether someone is looking for food assistance, housing resources, utility assistance, or other community services, 211 can help connect them with available options.

You don't have to know exactly where to start. Sometimes, you just need to know who to call.

📞 Call 211 or visit 211.org to find resources in your area.

Please share this post. You never know who might need this information today!

Get help paying bills, finding food, and locating other resources near you. Call 211 now for confidential help from a caring expert.