United Way of Southwest Michigan’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program Returns $1.3 Million in Tax Refunds to the Community
United Way of Southwest Michigan’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, commonly known as VITA (pronounced VYE-tuh), is excited to announce the program’s volunteers assisted over 1,100 clients across Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties with tax preparation & filing. The result is over $1.3 Million in tax refunds returned to Southwest Michigan residents through this vital program.“This program is so integral to the ALICE population,” stated Anna Murphy, President & CEO of United Way of Southwest
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United Federal Credit Union Receives Recognition from United Way of Southwest Michigan and University of Nevada, Reno
United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce that it has been recognized by two esteemed organizations within the same week for its outstanding contributions to the community and higher education. Pictured: Jodie Kitchell2025 United Way of Southwest Michigan Annual Celebration On Thursday, April 24, United was awarded the Whirlpool Community Commitment Award by United Way of Southwest Michigan. This prestigious award, named after Whirlpool for its significant fundraising efforts,
United Way of Southwest Michigan's Annual Celebration Held as a Tribute to People and Their Impact In Local Communities
Nearly 300 donors, volunteers, and community partners filled Lake Michigan College’s Mendel Center Grand Upton Hall on Thursday, April 24, for United Way of Southwest Michigan’s Annual Celebration, an evening that looked back on 2024 and honored the people who made last year’s impact possible. President & CEO Anna Murphy opened the program by reminding guests that the night was really about them and their willingness to “live united” for neighbors across Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren
