Many people know that Charitable Union gives clothing to struggling local families, but that’s just part of what we do. Our ultimate goal is to help families prepare for independence and self-sufficiency so they don’t need us anymore. We do this by providing a wide variety of materials, programs and coordinated referrals so they can begin the journey out of poverty. These include:

At each major milestone along the journey out of poverty, from infancy and early childhood to school years and adulthood, Charitable Union helps people in need. The diagram below illustrates some of most important ways we impact people's lives:

We focus our efforts on three main areas that are critical to lasting positive change. The box below provides a brief summary:

One of the most important things we do is provide coordinated referrals to our clients so they can get the specialized health they need. These range from health care and educational assistance to housing, emergency shelter and nutrition.

Charitable Union never works in isolation. We partner directly with other non-profits and social service agencies in our area to help families achieve independence and self-sufficiency, while meeting urgent needs. (List of partnership organizations)

To learn more about how you can get involved at Charitable Union, we invite you to stop by our building at 85 Calhoun St. in the heart of Battle Creek. (Map) Or call (269) 964-7234 for personal assistance. Welcome!