Over the past decade of service, Nestell has provided more than 282 rides for families who otherwise might not have made it to their child’s medical appointments and expectant moms and dads to their prenatal appointments. He consistently goes beyond by stepping in for last-minute rides, staying flexible when schedules change, and making sure every client feels safe, respected, and cared for throughout their trip. In 2025 alone, Mike drove 2,946 miles, doing 52 family drives totaling 124 hours of donated volunteer services.

In the six weeks since a March 12 fire at Reed Manor Apartments in Jackson displaced more than 70 residents, United Way of South Central Michigan has been working alongside other community organizations and leaders to aid in the short and long-term recovery for impacted residents.

A closer look at the full picture of UWSCMI's Kalamazoo Micro-Enterprise Grants.

Learn from 2026 PIT Count Volunteer Tobi Hanna-Davies on why she chooses to volunteer.

Hear from PIT Count volunteer, Louis Parker III, on why he chose to volunteer this year.

Here’s the reality: preventing gun violence (and building real safety) isn’t a one-organization job. It’s everyone’s job: neighbors, nonprofits, businesses, schools, faith communities, healthcare, city and county partners, youth leaders, and residents with lived experience, all bringing what they’ve got.

Nonprofits in Jackson County received disaster relief funding from United Way of South Central Michigan