United Way of Northwest Michigan

Char-Em United Way has been part of the community since 1943. It was created in 1995 as the merger of United Way of Emmet County, United Way of Charlevoix and East Jordan, and Boyne Area United Way. These were preceded by a number of local Community Chests.
Mission: To improve the lives of people in Charlevoix and Emmet Counties by working together to share community resources.
Vision: To create continued improvement in the lives of people in Charlevoix and Emmet County.

Our Initiatives:

Education
Income
Health
Volunteer Connections
Poverty Reduction
Friends Enhancing Emmet Transit