Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is an early childhood literacy program offered by UWSM in Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren, in partnership with the Dollywood Foundation.

UWSM is seeking nominations of volunteers for recognition at the organization’s annual Volunteer Recognition Event, to be held in early summer.

The Margaret B. Upton Volunteer Leadership Award is given to one outstanding volunteer in Berrien County who has a long history of service.

This new lifetime achievement award is named in honor of Cass County’s Judge Susan L. Dobrich.

Adam Wilson of Niles Precision Company gets the car in this year’s United Way of Southwest Michigan car challenge. Daughter’s upcoming ninth birthday was the “key” to his win!

High-school seniors in Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren Counties with a record of volunteerism are encouraged to apply online for a $1,000 scholarship toward post-secondary credentials.

The fund was created by local donors and businesses in March 2020 to respond to pandemic needs and recovery in Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties.

United Way of Southwest Michigan continues to recruit volunteers to help with distribution.

Berrien College Access Network is a collective impact effort supported by United Way of Southwest Michigan that establishes and promotes pathways to increase success in attaining post-secondary credentials.