The Friday Five: Recent Episodes
Michigan Association of United Ways
On this week’s episode of the Friday Five, we’re bringing you the latest update from United Way Worldwide, a success story from the United Way – Labor Partnership in Monroe and Lenawee counties, plus information on United Way Worldwide and MAUW’s 2021 Public Policy Agenda, a new resource for youth in your community from the NFL, and new data from Michigan 2-1-1.
On this week’s episode of the Friday Five, we’re bringing you updates from United Way Worldwide, sharing news on recent volunteer efforts from the Central Michigan AFL-CIO Labor Council, plus new information on legislative efforts around Unemployment Insurance, the 2020 Day of Action Report, and ways that Michigan 2-1-1 can support local United Way Campaign efforts.
On this week’s episode of the Friday Five, we’re sharing information on new learning opportunities from United Way Worldwide, highlights from the MAUW Labor Department, a new tool from United for ALICE that overlays ALICE and COVID-19 data, details from this week’s MAUW Annual Meeting, and updates from Michigan 2-1-1. We're also joined by Joe Gentry, Executive Director of United Way of Northeast Michigan, to discuss his experience with the 21-Day Equity Challenge, which concluded earlier this week.
On this week’s episode of the Friday Five, we’re sharing information on new opportunities to strengthen your Digital Engagement Strategy, a new diversity, equity, and inclusion learning opportunity through the MSU Labor Education Program, the way that you can help shape United Way Worldwide’s next public policy agenda, where you can find the materials from United Way Worldwide’s latest Donor Engagement conference, and the expansion of Michigan 2-1-1’s team to include an Emergency Management Officer. Stay tuned at the end of the episode for my conversation with Heather Travis, Director of the Michigan State Employees Charitable Campaign, as we discuss what this year’s campaign has in store.
On this week’s episode of the Friday Five, we’re sharing updates on the United Way Worldwide Membership Dues increase, a conversation from the AFL-CIO on Frontline Workers and COVID-19, opportunities to engage with your State Representative and Congressional Candidates, a spotlight on United Way of Jackson County, and updates from Michigan 2-1-1. Stay tuned for the end of the episode, where I have a conversation with the Assistant Director of the Community Action Program at the International UAW and MAUW Board Member, Scott Birdsall, on the history of Labor Day and ways you can join the celebration this weekend.
On Monday, July 20th, United Ways from across Michigan launched the United We Will Campaign. Since the onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Michigan United Ways have showed up every day to help solve our communities' toughest problems – from food insecurity, housing, education to disaster relief, and connecting Michigan families to 2-1-1. I had the opportunity to sit down with several United Ways and listen to stories of their local work and I’m thrilled to share those with you through these Friday Five minisodes.
In this episode, I'm joined by Lindsay Henry from the United Way of Midland County to talk about the work in their community to support victims of the May flood. Learn more about their work at www.unitedwewillmi.org
On Monday, July 20th, United Ways from across Michigan launched the United We Will Campaign. Since the onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Michigan United Ways have showed up every day to help solve our communities' toughest problems – from food insecurity, housing, education to disaster relief, and connecting Michigan families to 2-1-1. I had the opportunity to sit down with several United Ways and listen to stories of their local work and I’m thrilled to share those with you through these Friday Five minisodes.
In this episode, I'm joined by Ken Toll, President and CEO at the United Way of Jackson County, to talk about the work they did to stand up additional homeless shelters in Jackson County, and their work to support vulnerable women and children. Learn more about their work at www.unitedwewillmi.org
On Monday, July 20th, United Ways from across Michigan launched the United We Will Campaign. Since the onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Michigan United Ways have showed up every day to help solve our communities' toughest problems – from food insecurity, housing, education to disaster relief, and connecting Michigan families to 2-1-1. I had the opportunity to sit down with several United Ways and listen to stories of their local work and I’m thrilled to share those with you through these Friday Five minisodes.
In this episode, I'm joined by Natalie Saucedo from the United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region to talk about the work they did to support small businesses. Learn more about their work at www.unitedwewillmi.org
On this week’s episode of the Friday Five, we’re sharing the launch of United Way Worldwide’s 21-Day Equity Challenge, updates on upcoming Labor Education opportunities, new resources and materials for the upcoming statewide Equity Challenge, budget and forecasting tools from the MAUW Operations Workgroup, and updates on a new 2-1-1 partnership with the Michigan Humane Society.
On this week’s episode of the Friday Five, we’re sharing the new Virtual Campaign Toolkit from United Way Worldwide, updates from the unemployment insurance agency, the opportunity to participate in a statewide equity challenge and additional equity resources available to Local United Ways, and updates on 2-1-1’s continued COVID-19 response.
On this week’s episode of the Friday Five, we’re sharing new learning and conference opportunities from United Way Worldwide, an opportunity to hear from the Labor Liaison network on the nonprofit response to COVID-19, new resources to expand voter registration, resources for the upcoming Day of Action, and exciting new tools from Michigan 2-1-1. We're also joined by Bridget Healy, Vice President of Impact and Advocacy at the United Way of Washtenaw County, for a conversation on starting diversity, equity and inclusion work at your Local United Way.
On this week’s episode of the Friday Five, we’re sharing digital strategy tools from United Way Worldwide, a new Pride month toolkit from the Michigan AFL-CIO, a virtual advocacy forum with members of Congress, an equity toolkit and framework, and updates from Michigan 2-1-1. We're also joined by Rachel Wade, Vice President of Strategy at the United Way of Southwest Michigan, as she shares more about their new Education Support Fund that launched last week.
On this week’s show, we’re covering membership requirement updates from United Way Worldwide, additional resources to assist with Unemployment Insurance claims, a new Child Care Advisory workgroup that’s helping guide the expansion and re-opening of child care in Michigan, a change management training opportunity from MAUW, and updates from Michigan 2-1-1. Stay tuned at the end of the episode to hear from Chris Sargent, the President and CEO at the United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region, and learn about the work they’re doing to provide financial support to small business in their community.
In this week’s Friday Five, we’re sharing tools to help with cash flow and projecting during COVID-19, a new mental health resource from 2-1-1, a recap this week’s Workers Memorial Day, new child care funding resources and tips to help prevent work from home burnout. Stay tuned at the end of the episode for a conversation with Mike Larson around Global Results Framework – that reporting period starts today.
On this week’s bonus episode, we’re bringing you an interview with Leslie Howard, the Interim Midwest North Regional Engagement Director at United Way Worldwide to discuss local United Ways' response to COVID-19 and how the United Way network can look ahead to the upcoming campaign season.
On this week’s show we’re covering membership requirement updates from United Way Worldwide, the unique way one local United Way is helping their community access unemployment benefits, new tools to help Michigan residents access their stimulus checks, virtual volunteer engagement resources, and updates from Michigan 2-1-1.
In this week's episode, we’re talking about new funding opportunities for local United Ways made available through the federal CARES act, 2-1-1’s role in the COVID-19 Response, and updates to the MAUW Annual Conference. We also feature an interview with Mike Larson, as we talk about how MAUW is supporting the work of local United Ways during the COVID-19 crisis.
In this week's episode, we're covering new tools from United Way Worldwide, a new call from Michigan's economic leaders, and Michigan 2-1-1's response to COVID-19.