April/May 2007 eNewsletter now available

community m@tters™ is your 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 April/May issue:

• Educational Preparedness: IDA program looks to prep 10 more for college
• Financial Stability: Take control of your future during Money Smart Week
• Basic Needs: MPRI Wayne celebrates anniversary
• Upcoming Events: United Way Emerging Leaders launch event
• Volunteer Spotlight: United Way celebrates region's exceptional volunteers
• Kurt's Corner: MEAP results reveal progress, problems