Lenawee United Way

Lenawee United Way recently announced that $914,500 will be invested in Lenawee County in 2008. At their March 25 board meeting, the Lenawee Way United Way Board of Directors approved funding through the community investment process for 14 programs in Lenawee County.    A total of $500,000 is committed to programs through this process.  The following programs will receive funding for the two-year funding cycle beginning in April, 2008 and continuing through March, 2010.  The indicated dollar amount reflects grant funding for 2008; the same amount is guaranteed for 2009.

Adrian, MI - In 2008, Lenawee United Way's investment in Lenawee County will exceed $900,000 through funding for programs sponsored by qualified agencies, direct funding to county-wide communities, designated dollars to local agencies, and funding for the establishment of the 2-1-1 calling system for Lenawee County.   

Former County Administrator Bill Bacon was remembered as an extraordinary public servant by friends and colleagues after his death Dec. 3, 2007. The 54-year-old Bacon also was dedicated to serving the less fortunate through his long-time commitment to Lenawee United Way. In accordance with his wishes, memorial contributions were designated to the local nonprofit agency. The donations will be used to help fund the 2-1-1 program.

The following reflection was offered as the morning prayer at the Lenawee United Way's kick-off campaign breakfast held on September 13, 2007 at Adrian College.

What Will Matter by Michael Josephson, nationally know ethicist and radio commentator.