WASHINGTON, D.C. (WKZO AM/FM) — Leaders from Michigan United Ways meeting with the Biden Administration in the nation’s capitol at the White House last week.
That meeting focused on how pandemic-related federal programs are helping United Ways and their community partners across the state. Attending the meeting, the President and CEO of United Way of South Central Michigan, Chris Sargent, President and CEO of United Way of Genesee County, Jamie Gaskin, and Vice President of Community Impact United Way of Southeastern Michigan, Eric Davis.
They also talked about how they are helping to meet the needs locally of those considered low to middle income or those within the ALICE population, otherwise known at Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed.
“We’re grateful to the President, our federal legislators, and our state and local leaders for helping us meet the needs of vulnerable Michigan families,” said Chair of the Michigan Association of United Ways Board of Directors, Teresa Kmetz. “There’s much more work to be done to support the ALICE population, and we appreciate the ongoing commitment our policymakers have shown.”
According to a United Way spokesperson, Michigan United Ways has received more than $81 million from the American Rescue Plan Act and more than $6 million from the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security. Funds also helping to maintain Michigan 2-1-1, a free service connecting residents with programs and resources in their communities.
The funds were administered by the local Michigan United Ways, to support programs focused on youth, housing, rent, food security, and other programs.
In addition, several local United Ways also received funds through the Paycheck Protection Program, Employee Retention Tax Credit and Emergency Food and Shelter Program to ensure the ALICE population had food, shelter and other essentials.
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