March 2007 Community M@tters

Community M@tters™ is an online update of what matters in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. This newsletter highlights United Way for Southeastern Michigan's Agenda for Change work in the areas of educational preparedness, financial stability and basic needs -- along with upcoming events, volunteer spotlights and Kurt's Corner, UWSEM demographer Kurt Metzger's look at key regional trends.

In the March 2007 issue:

• Educational Preparedness: Imagination Library
• Financial Stability: Foreclosure forum
• Basic Needs: Alternative Spring Break
• Upcoming Events: Detroit Pistons ‘go to work’ for the community
• Volunteer Spotlight: Days of Caring in schools
• Kurt's Corner: New Report Highlights Education and Earnings Gaps