Have you ever wondered what we mean by “Raised here. Stays Here.”? That means that money raised in Clare County is used to support programs and services in Clare County, while money raised in Gladwin County is used to support programs and services in Gladwin County. YOU have the chance to choose where your money goes, so you can be sure that you are caring for people in the community you love.

When you give to United Way of Clare and Gladwin Counties, you have the opportunity to maximize the impact of your donation so that your dollars make a positive difference in the lives of as many people as possible.

You see, your donation, added to the rest of the donations made in our communities, has the potential to impact many people by supporting more than 25 partner agencies. That means your money touches multiple lives in a variety of positive ways to benefit the health, education, and financial stability of people right here at home

When you donate to United Way of Clare and Gladwin Counties, your money is used to help people receive valuable services to better their lives. Last year, tens of thousands of people throughout Clare and Gladwin Counties were impacted through your donations.

Your dollars equate to mentors for youth who need a positive role model, recovery coaches for people struggling with addiction, help for young people who are experiencing problems at home, counseling for adults and children affected by domestic violence, and emergency food and utility assistance for families who have fallen on hard times – just to name a few services