Heart of West Michigan United Way reduces poverty by connecting people, ideas, and resources, mobilizing community action across Allegan, Kent, and Ottawa counties. Whether it’s keeping a family housed, expanding youth opportunity, increasing access to mental health support, or preparing for what’s next — we meet people where they are and help them move forward.

Our mission is to unite community resources to invest in solutions that reduce poverty in West Michigan.

Our vision is a thriving community for all

We believe thriving should be the norm, not the exception. That means:

• Stability is a starting point, not a privilege.
• Belonging is felt, not earned.
• Opportunity is everywhere, not gated by zip code

Michelle VanDyke

Read the 2024 Fiscal Year End Report Here FYENewsletter-24-25

Learn about the collective impact of United Way:  Meet Marie Video