United Way of Erie County advances the common good and creates opportunities for a better life for all by focusing on Education, Income and Health – the building blocks for a good life. There are basic things we all need for a good life: a quality education that leads to a stable job, income that can support a family through retirement, and good health. Our goal is to create long-lasting changes that prevent problems from happening in the first place.
More than fundraisers, United Way partners in change, working with a broad range of people and organizations to identify and resolve pressing community issues. United Way continues to lead the nonprofit sector in the call for transparent accountability and measurable results.
Our vision for Muskegon, Oceana and Newaygo counties in the next 10 years is bold: that the people of the lakeshore region have the educational and economic opportunities needed to succeed and thrive.
We invite you to be part of the change. Together, united, we can inspire hope and create opportunities for a better tomorrow. That’s what it means to Live United.
Mission: We connect people to information, resources and support systems to assist them in resolving crises and meeting life challenges. Services Volunteer Opportunities: 2-1-1/HELP-Line Suicide Prevention Services Survivors of Suicide Support Group Mediation Services Critical Incidents Stress Management Since 1970, we have been serving individuals who have no where to turn. People of all ages and walks of life call us when life gets tough. We listen and respond with compassion and empathy. Our programs are excellent because we continually grow and change with the needs of our clients. Mission: We connect people to information, resources and support systems to assist them in resolving crises and meeting life challenges. Services Volunteer Opportunities: 2-1-1/HELP-Line Suicide Prevention Services Survivors of Suicide Support Group Mediation Services Critical Incidents Stress Management Since 1970, we have been serving individuals who have no where to turn. People of all ages and walks of life call us when life gets tough. We listen and respond with compassion and empathy. Our programs are excellent because we continually grow and change with the needs of our clients. Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Teams are administered and coordinated by Gryphon Place using volunteers from the community. Teams quickly respond to groups that have been impacted by a traumatic event, helping them to process their reactions and educating them on stress symptoms. We have helped people after a traumatic event in all types of settings including schools, businesses, hospitals, neighborhoods, police and fire departments. We debrief community groups as well as first responders. Our staff and volunteers have been trained using the nationally recognized Mitchell Model. We know that when persons, using this model, are given the opportunity to voluntarily discuss reactions to a traumatic occurrence and are given information on coping with stress reaction, they more quickly return to normal functioning. Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Teams are administered and coordinated by Gryphon Place using volunteers from the community. Teams quickly respond to groups that have been impacted by a traumatic event, helping them to process their reactions and educating them on stress symptoms. We have helped people after a traumatic event in all types of settings including schools, businesses, hospitals, neighborhoods, police and fire departments. We debrief community groups as well as first responders. Our staff and volunteers have been trained using the nationally recognized Mitchell Model. We know that when persons, using this model, are given the opportunity to voluntarily discuss reactions to a traumatic occurrence and are given information on coping with stress reaction, they more quickly return to normal functioning. Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Teams are administered and coordinated by Gryphon Place using volunteers from the community. Teams quickly respond to groups that have been impacted by a traumatic event, helping them to process their reactions and educating them on stress symptoms. We have helped people after a traumatic event in all types of settings including schools, businesses, hospitals, neighborhoods, police and fire departments. We debrief community groups as well as first responders. Our staff and volunteers have been trained using the nationally recognized Mitchell Model. We know that when persons, using this model, are given the opportunity to voluntarily discuss reactions to a traumatic occurrence and are given information on coping with stress reaction, they more quickly return to normal functioning.
With the recent tornado, we need volunteers will to prepare meals and deliver them to those in need, particularly in the rural areas.
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