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Thursday, May 16, 2013  People looking to volunteer in the community might have easier access to opportunities thanks to a new app.

Monday, May 13, 2013  The United Way of Northwest Michigan is hoping to put books in the hands of children during the summer months.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  The United Way of Northwest Michigan is hosting the 4th Annual One Day Without Shoes event Tuesday.

Friday, March 22, 2013  Firefighters say the blaze was difficult to fight because the home's driveway was not plowed.

Monday, November 26, 2012  Parents and community members are invited to help assess the Safe Routes to School program for East Jordan Schools.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  An investigation is underway into a possible link between several E.coli cases and apple cider in Antrim County.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  As millions of people in the path of hurricane Isaac brace themselves for the wrath of the storm, rescue crews here in northern Michigan are preparing to step up to the plate.

Thursday, March 29, 2012  UpNorthLive's Facebook fans voted to hear more about how One Day Without Shoes could bring awareness to local, state and global needs.

Tuesday, March 06, 2012  The recent winter storm has countless amounts of people still without power.  That's why the American Red Cross of Northwest Michigan has stepped up to provide warming shelters and relief throughout the area.

Friday, January 13, 2012  The United Way of Northwest Michigan is recruiting board members and instead of just picking people they are asking anyone who is interested to apply.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011  A grant has been award to a local health department to encourage more children to walk to school.

Monday, November 28, 2011  Several schools across northern Michigan are being awarded grants to develop Safe Routes to Schools Action Plans.

Friday, November 18, 2011  Wes and Arlene Nelson have been dedicated volunteers and active members of their community for years.  The couple from Traverse City is also heavily involved in the United Way of Northwest Michigan and they dedicate their time and energy to making the organization worthwhile for the region.

Friday, November 04, 2011  When you think about the United Way of Northwest Michigan one of the big questions revolves around where the donations actually come from.  Executive director of the United Way of Northwest Michigan, Steve Wade says a group of volunteers works together to decide who gets the allocated money.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011  Results from an air monitoring study conducted before and after Michigan's Dr. Ron Davis Smoke Free Air Law took effect indicate a 93 percent reduction in the level of secondhand smoke air pollutants.