Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Barry County United Way ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.bcunitedway.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Day of Caring - Agencies Submit Your Projects NOW!](https://www.bcunitedway.org/day-of-caring-agencies-submit-your-projects-now/) - Day of Caring 2026 volunteer projects will be on Thursday, September 17 after and will continue on Saturday, September 19. Submit your agency's projects now. - [2026 Volunteer Awards - Nominate today!](https://www.bcunitedway.org/2026-volunteer-awards-nominate-today/) - The Barry County United Way & Volunteer Center is pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the 2026 Volunteer Awards. Read more here. - [New Year's Community Needs](https://www.bcunitedway.org/new-years-community-needs-3/) - New Year’s Needs wish list provides ways for individuals to personalize gifts for agencies in our community serving residents throughout Barry County. View here - [Emergency Food Pantry Funding Available](https://www.bcunitedway.org/emergency-food-pantry-funding-available/) - The Barry Community Foundation & Barry County United Way are pleased to offer non-profit organizations the opportunity to apply for emergency funding for food. - [2025 Volunteer Awards - SPRING FLING](https://www.bcunitedway.org/2025-volunteer-awards-spring-fling/) - The Barry County United Way & Volunteer Center is pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 Volunteer Awards, Spring Fling. - [New Year's Community Needs](https://www.bcunitedway.org/new-years-community-needs-2/) - The “New Year’s Needs” wish list provides a way for individuals to personalize gifts for agencies in the community that serve residents throughout Barry County. - [NOW Registering Families For Christmas](https://www.bcunitedway.org/now-registering-families-for-christmas/) - The Barry County United Way is partnering with many local businesses and organizations to ensure that no child goes without this Holiday season. Read more here. - [2024 Backpack Program](https://www.bcunitedway.org/2024-backpack-program/) - Barry County United Way partnering with our community for 2024 Backpack Program. Items needed: backpacks, notebooks, pencils, pencil boxes, crayons, more. - [2024 Volunteer Awards - DISCO PARTY!](https://www.bcunitedway.org/2024-volunteer-awards-disco-party/) - The Barry County United Way & Volunteer Center announced that nominations are now being accepted for the 2024 Volunteer Awards: Volunteer of the Year & more. - [Barry County FEMA/EFSP funding amount announced – APPLY NOW](https://www.bcunitedway.org/barry-county-fema-efsp-funding-amount-announced-apply-now/) - Barry county has been awarded federal funds made available through the DHS/Federal Emergency Management Agency. Click here to read more or see the amount. - [2023 “Holiday Help” Community Needs](https://www.bcunitedway.org/2023-holiday-help-community-needs/) - “Holiday Help” list informs the residents of Barry County of the different ways to volunteer, support, or give a gift making a difference in their community. - [2022 Summer Stock Up Event](https://www.bcunitedway.org/2022-summer-stock-up-event/) - Michigan Association of United Ways and Kellogg’s partner for the annual Summer Stock Up to raise funds and fill food pantry shelves for the summer months - [STUFF THE BUS with School Supplies Event!](https://www.bcunitedway.org/stuff-the-bus-with-school-supplies-event/) - Join us for our Stuff the Bus event. We will be filling a bus with school supplies for our annual Barry County United Way Backpack Program. Click to read more. - [Save the Fee File for Free – Barry County Volunteer Income Tax Assistance](https://www.bcunitedway.org/save-the-fee-file-for-free-barry-county-volunteer-income-tax-assistance/) - The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA), program of Barry County United Way, offers free tax help to households with annual income less than $60,000. - [2023 Volunteer Awards Nominations NOW being accepted!](https://www.bcunitedway.org/2023-volunteer-awards-nominations-now-being-accepted/) - The Volunteer Awards recognize, honor, celebrate Barry County residents who have given time & talent for the benefit of the community. Nominations due March 2023 - [Housing Choice Voucher Program Wait List to Open in March!](https://www.bcunitedway.org/housing-choice-voucher-program-wait-list-to-open-in-march/) - The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program formerly “Section 8” is a federally funded rental assistance program. The wait list is open in March and April. - [Barry County FEMA/EFSP funding amount announced for Phase 40](https://www.bcunitedway.org/barry-county-fema-efsp-funding-amount-announced-for-phase-40/) - Barry County is chosen to receive State Set Aside dollars of $8,129 within Phase 40 funding for supplemental emergency food and shelter programs in the county. - [“Holiday Help” Community Needs](https://www.bcunitedway.org/holiday-help-community-needs/) - [Barry County FEMA/EFSP funding amount announced - Phase 39/ARPAR](https://www.bcunitedway.org/barry-county-fema-efsp-funding-amount-announced-phase-39-arpar/) - [Volunteer Awards 2022 - Nominations NOW being accepted!](https://www.bcunitedway.org/volunteer-awards-2022-nominations-now-being-accepted/) - [NEW YEAR'S Community Needs](https://www.bcunitedway.org/new-years-community-needs/) - [Barry County United Way's Annual Backpack Program](https://www.bcunitedway.org/barry-county-united-ways-annual-backpack-program/) - [Day of Caring 2021! Projects now being accepted!](https://www.bcunitedway.org/day-of-caring-2021-projects-now-being-accepted/) - [2021 Summer Stock Up!](https://www.bcunitedway.org/2021-summer-stock-up/) - [2021 Volunteer Awards - Nominations NOW being accepted!](https://www.bcunitedway.org/2021-volunteer-awards-nominations-now-being-accepted/) - [Barry County PHASE 38 FEMA/EFSP funding applications are being accepted](https://www.bcunitedway.org/barry-county-phase-38-fema-efsp-funding-applications-are-being-accepted/) - [Make the Season Bright! - 2020 Agency Christmas Wishlist](https://www.bcunitedway.org/make-the-season-bright-2020-agency-christmas-wishlist/) - [Allocations Applications are NOW being Accepted!](https://www.bcunitedway.org/allocations-applications-are-now-being-accepted/) - [Barry County Receives FEMA/EFSP CARES Dollars](https://www.bcunitedway.org/barry-county-receives-fema-efsp-cares-dollars/) - [Barry County FEMA/EFSP funding amount announced](https://www.bcunitedway.org/barry-county-fema-efsp-funding-amount-announced-3/) - [COVID-19: Pay Day Lending Alternatives](https://www.bcunitedway.org/covid-19-pay-day-lending-alternatives/) - [Barry County FEMA/EFSP funding amount announced](https://www.bcunitedway.org/barry-county-femaefsp-funding-amount-announced-2/) - [Allocations Applications NOW Being Accepted!](https://www.bcunitedway.org/allocations-applications-now-being-accepted/) - [Everyday Hero Volunteer Awards](https://www.bcunitedway.org/everyday-hero-volunteer-awards/) - [Hastings Fresh Food Initiative - Temporary Location Change](https://www.bcunitedway.org/hastings-fresh-food-initiative-temporary-location-change/) - [Welcome to our new Website!](https://www.bcunitedway.org/welcome-to-our-new-website/) - [Barry County United Way Pancake Breakfast](https://www.bcunitedway.org/barry-county-united-way-pancake-breakfest/) - [Barry County United Way Announces Funded Agencies](https://www.bcunitedway.org/barry-county-united-way-announces-funded-agencies/) - [FOCUSED ON LASTING CHANGE...](https://www.bcunitedway.org/focused-on-lasting-change/) - [Barry County United Way Allocations Applications are now being accepted...](https://www.bcunitedway.org/barry-county-united-way-allocations-applications-are-now-being-accepted/) - [Barry County United Way Allocations Applications](https://www.bcunitedway.org/barry-county-united-way-allocations-applications/) - [Barry County awarded Federal Funds...](https://www.bcunitedway.org/barry-county-awarded-federal-funds-under-the-emergency-food-and-shelter/) - [Barry County United Way Allocation Applications Now Available](https://www.bcunitedway.org/barry-county-united-way-allocation-applications-now-available/) - [Holiday Shopping at The Hanger & Jilly’s](https://www.bcunitedway.org/holiday-shopping-at-the-hanger-jillys/) - [2015 Volunteer Awards – Nominations Sought](https://www.bcunitedway.org/2015-volunteer-awards-nominations-sought/) - [Barry County FEMA/EFSP Funding Announced](https://www.bcunitedway.org/barry-county-femaefsp-funding-announced/) - [Volunteer Spotlight Award Winner Announced](https://www.bcunitedway.org/volunteer-spotlight-award-winner-announced-2/) - [Barry County United Way Approves Funding Requests for 2015 - 2016](https://www.bcunitedway.org/barry-county-united-way-approves-funding-requests-for-2015-2016/) - [Barry County United Way Allocation Applications NOW Available](https://www.bcunitedway.org/barry-county-united-way-allocation-applications-now-available-2/) - [Organizations can NOW apply for the Bill Porter Charity Golf Outing](https://www.bcunitedway.org/organizations-can-now-apply-for-the-bill-porter-charity-golf-outing/) - [Barry County FEMA/EFSP funding amount announced](https://www.bcunitedway.org/barry-county-femaefsp-funding-amount-announced/) - [Utility Assistance is Still Available](https://www.bcunitedway.org/utility-assistance-is-still-available/) - [Barry County United Way Allocations Applications NOW Available](https://www.bcunitedway.org/barry-county-united-way-allocations-applications-now-available/) - [2018/2019 Barry County United Way Allocations Applications NOW Available](https://www.bcunitedway.org/20182019-barry-county-united-way-allocations-applications-now-available/) - [Make the Season Bright! Agencies post their Christmas "Wish list"](https://www.bcunitedway.org/make-the-season-bright-agencies-post-their-christmas-wish-list/) - [Where Can I Get Help With Food?](https://www.bcunitedway.org/where-can-i-get-help-with-food/) - [Barry County FEMA/EFSP funding amount announced](https://www.bcunitedway.org/barry-county-fema-efsp-funding-amount-announced/) - [Barry County United Way is seeking an AmeriCorps Member to join our team!](https://www.bcunitedway.org/barry-county-united-way-is-seeking-an-americorps-member-to-join-our-team/) - [Hastings Fresh Food Initiative Location Change](https://www.bcunitedway.org/hastings-fresh-food-initiative-location-change/) - [2019/2020 Allocations Applications NOW being accepted](https://www.bcunitedway.org/2019-2020-allocations-applications-now-being-accepted/) - [Make the Season Bright!](https://www.bcunitedway.org/make-the-season-bright/) - [37% Percent of Barry County Households Fail to Make Ends Meet, United Way’s ALICE Report Shows](https://www.bcunitedway.org/37-percent-of-barry-county-households-fail-to-make-ends-meet-united-ways-alice-report-shows/) - [Barry County FEMA/EFSP Funding Amount Announced](https://www.bcunitedway.org/barry-county-fema-efsp-funding-amount-announced-2/) ## Pages - [Home](https://www.bcunitedway.org/) - Get help with financial and educational assistance. Volunteer to get involved within the community. Click to view weekly rental updates, ALICE information, more - [Day of Caring](https://www.bcunitedway.org/get-involved/day-of-caring/) - Barry County United Way is committed to our community. We continue our Day of Caring in person and with virtual activities on September 17 & September 19, 2026 - [Housing Services](https://www.bcunitedway.org/get-help/housing-services/) - Our staff is available to help with tenant questions, shelters, housing crises, eviction diversion, housing searches, adult foster care, veterans, more. - [Get Help](https://www.bcunitedway.org/get-help/) - Dial 211 to be connected to critical health & human services. Click for help with Veterans Affairs, Food, Housing, Utilities, Carbon Monoxide & Smoke Detectors. - [Donate](https://www.bcunitedway.org/donate/) - 100% of your donation to Barry County United Way goes directly to funding programs in Barry County Michigan! Click & Give to annual campaign or to programs. - [COVID-19 Resources](https://www.bcunitedway.org/covid-19-resources/) - Click here to learn more about emergency resources including 211, Suicide Prevention Lifeline, the Emergency Disaster Fund, Substance Abuse, Local Resources. - [Get Involved](https://www.bcunitedway.org/get-involved/) - Get involved in the community. Click for to donate today or volunteer. 100% of your donation goes directly towards funding programs in Barry County MI. - [Volunteer](https://www.bcunitedway.org/get-involved/volunteer/) - The Barry County United Way Volunteer Center recognizes everyone has a gift to offer to the community. Click for ways to volunteer within the local community. - [Contact Us](https://www.bcunitedway.org/contact-us/) - Click here to send a message to Barry County United Way & Volunteer Center! Located at 231 S. Broadway Hastings, MI 49058. Ph: 269.945.4010. Fax: 269.945.4536 - [Alice](https://www.bcunitedway.org/alice/) - Learn about ALICE program. Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. Resource for those working, struggling to make ends meet. view the ALICE infograph here. - [Our Partners](https://www.bcunitedway.org/our-partners/) - Barry County United Way partners locally with agencies to improve community life by advancement in Education, Income, Health. View our community partners here - [Our Office](https://www.bcunitedway.org/our-office/) - Barry County United Way office at 231 S. Broadway Suite 100 in Hastings MI. Phone 269.945.4010. Fax 269.945.4536. View staff and a map to the office here. - [Our Funding](https://www.bcunitedway.org/our-funding/) - 100% of your gift to the Barry County United Way is invested in local programs making a difference in Barry County. Click to see programs funded by grants. - [Veterans Affairs](https://www.bcunitedway.org/get-help/veteran-affairs/) - Veterans & their families can receive support with community resources through Barry County’s Mission United Program & other veteran services. Call 269.945.1296 - [Our Documents](https://www.bcunitedway.org/our-documents/) - Financial Documents: Form 990. Allocations Application. Information & Referral Brochure. Clothing Assistance, Housing Resources. Read our Statement of Principle - [Food Resources](https://www.bcunitedway.org/get-help/food-resources/) - Barry County residents have resources available for food emergencies. Click here to find food pantries, fresh food distribution sites, soup kitchens, and more. - [Campaign](https://www.bcunitedway.org/get-involved/campaign/) - We operate our annual campaign to benefit our community today and strengthen it in the areas of Income, Health, Education. View past stories from our community. - [Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)](https://www.bcunitedway.org/get-help/volunteer-income-tax-assistance-vita/) - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) provides free tax help for families or individuals. Click for income limits. Call 269.945.4010 to schedule an appointment - [Utility Assistance](https://www.bcunitedway.org/get-help/utility-assistance/) - The Utility Assistance program in times of crisis. Utility payment assistance while returning to self-sufficiency. Click here to view SER program details. - [Other Local Agencies](https://www.bcunitedway.org/get-help/other-local-agencies/) - Click here for a listing of local agencies serving Barry Community Health Center, Barry County Cares, Barry County Transit, Habitat for Humanity, and more. - [Family Economic Support Office](https://www.bcunitedway.org/get-help/family-economic-support-office/) - The Barry County Family Economic Support Office helps families access social services, training programs & other resources to support employment. 269.945.4010 ## Layouts - [page](https://www.bcunitedway.org/tbuilder-layout/page/) ## Layout Parts - [Sidebar Button](https://www.bcunitedway.org/tbuilder-layout-part/sidebar-button/) ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://www.bcunitedway.org/category/uncategorized/) - [News](https://www.bcunitedway.org/category/news/) ## Tags - [Pixelvine Studios](https://www.bcunitedway.org/tag/pixelvine-studios/) - [Pixelvine](https://www.bcunitedway.org/tag/pixelvine/) - [Barry County United Way](https://www.bcunitedway.org/tag/barry-county-united-way/)