Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Plymouth Community United Way UNITED IS THE WAY ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://plymouthunitedway.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Pages - [Home](https://plymouthunitedway.org/) - Plymouth Community United Way - [Our Drives & Success Stories](https://plymouthunitedway.org/our-impact/success-stories/) - Sign up to volunteer here! 2026 July School Supply Drive2026 School Supply Drive Help Local Students Start the School Year Ready to Learn Every child deserves to begin the school year with the tools they need to succeed. From July 1 through July 31, Plymouth Community United Way is collecting new backpacks and essential school - [Give](https://plymouthunitedway.org/give/) - INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY, GIVE TO THE PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY UNITED WAY Plymouth Community United Way is focused on providing LOCAL solutions to LOCAL needs. For the past 80 years, Plymouth Community United Way has been assisting in bettering the Basic Needs, Education, and Health & Stability for the residents of Plymouth, Canton, and Western Wayne - [DONATE](https://plymouthunitedway.org/donate/) - [The Emergency Food Assistance Program](https://plymouthunitedway.org/resources/the-emergency-food-assistance-program/) - TEFAP The Emergency Food Assistance Program, TEFAP, provides low-income Plymouth, Northville and surrounding area residents with supplemental food items that are primarily canned and non-perishable. All recipients must be pre-registered. This is a supplemental food program so it may be used in addition to other assistance programs. Bridge Card holders automatically qualify but still need - [Resources](https://plymouthunitedway.org/resources/) - Human Service Collaborative Collaborative Community Impact The Plymouth Community United Way’s mission is to “Make a Positive Impact in our Community” through human service collaboration. By creating an effective network of churches, organizations, agencies and public service groups we can give a hand to community residents in dealing with specific issues that just one resource - [Volunteer Opportunities](https://plymouthunitedway.org/volunteeropportunities/) - MOBIS North America and Grammer Americas at our 2024 Make a Difference Day Event. Help Your Plymouth Community—Volunteer Today From food distribution to community service projects, your time can make a real impact in Plymouth and surrounding areas. BECOME A VOLUNTEER TODAY! MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY 2025 RECAP Because of your compassion and commitment, - [Food Assistance](https://plymouthunitedway.org/resources/food-assistance/) - Emergency Food Assistance Available The next distribution of The Emergency Food Assistance Program, TEFAP, provides low-income Plymouth and Northville residents with supplemental items that are primarily canned and non-perishable. All recipients must be preregistered. This is a supplemental food program so it may be used in addition to other assistance programs. For information head to - [About Us](https://plymouthunitedway.org/about-us/) - Our Missionto reach out and serve human needs. We belong to a united community. About Us Each United Way is independently governed by a local volunteer board, in order to best meet our LOCAL needs and opportunities. We must, however, adhere to a stringent set of membership standards that focus on governance, ethics, financial management, - [Staff/Contact Us](https://plymouthunitedway.org/contact-us/) - Plymouth Community United Way 960 W. Ann Arbor Trail, Suite 2 PO Box 6356 Plymouth, MI 48170 Phone: (734) 453-6879 | Fax: (734) 453-3510 Email: plymouthunitedway@pcuw.org Business Hours: Monday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Friday: 8:00 AM – 2:45 PM 24 Hour Helpline: Dial 2-1-1 OR 1-800-552-1183 Access thousands of resources, including housing, - [Advocate](https://plymouthunitedway.org/advocate/) - INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY, ADVOCATE WITH THE PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY UNITED WAY Plymouth Community United Way is focused on providing LOCAL solutions to LOCAL needs. For the past 80 years, Plymouth Community United Way has been assisting in bettering the Basic Needs, Education, and Health & Stability for the residents of Plymouth, Canton, and Western Wayne - [Reasons to Give](https://plymouthunitedway.org/give/reasons-to-give/) - Top Ten Reasons to Give to the Plymouth Community United Way 10. You care. You care about youth development and nurturing children, fostering independence for older adults and those with disabilities, providing basic needs to people in crisis, and strengthening and supporting families. 9. We hold our partner agencies – and ourselves – accountable. You - [211 Getting Help](https://plymouthunitedway.org/resources/211-getting-help/) - To Get Help Simply Call 2-1-1 Search for local resources by visiting www.mi211.org. 2-1-1 is a FREE and CONFIDENTIAL service that helps people across the United States find local resources they need. They assist people 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in finding help. Representatives are happy to assist you with non-emergency health - [Hospice Care](https://plymouthunitedway.org/resources/hospice-care/) - Hospice Care: Angela Hospice 14100 Newburgh Rd. Livonia, MI 48154 Hours vary For over 30 years, Angela Hospice has been providing comprehensive, compassionate, and Christlike hospice care to the community of Southeast Michigan. A pioneer in the hospice movement, Angela Hospice opened the first freestanding inpatient hospice center of its kind in Michigan and - [Utility Assistance](https://plymouthunitedway.org/resources/utility-assistance/) - Utility Assistance St. John Neumann Conference of St. Vincent de Paul (734) 455-5910 44800 Warren Ave, Canton, MI 48187 Hours: M-F 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Society of St. Vincent de Paul – Our Lady of Good Counsel (734) 453-0326 47650 N. Territorial Rd, Plymouth, MI 48170 Hours: M-F 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Society - [100% Back](https://plymouthunitedway.org/about-us/100back/) - HOW IT’S POSSIBLE In 1998, Plymouth Community United Way hosted our first annual Tee-Off For A Friend Golf Outing. This event was created as a way for PCUW to raise money for our long term investment fund. The goal was to grow this fund in the hopes that it could one day cover all administrative - [Our Community Impact](https://plymouthunitedway.org/about-us/our-community-impact/) - Community Partners The Plymouth Community United Way’s mission is to reach out and serve human needs. When the community unites and works collectively, we can accomplish so much more. Year-round, PCUW partners with groups, organizations, agencies, nonprofits, and individuals to ensure that all members of our community have their needs met. In addition to donations - [SingleCare (FamilyWize) Prescription Savings Card](https://plymouthunitedway.org/resources/familywize/) - A Prescription for Immediate Savings We know from experience that families living on the edge never struggle with just one issue, it’s the combination of several problems piling up that prevents families from finding stability and thriving. At Plymouth Community United Way, we partner with SingleCare to increase the health and financial stability of families - [Our History](https://plymouthunitedway.org/about-us/our-history/) - Photo credit: https://www.downtownplymouth.org/ Our History In 1944, during World War II, the Plymouth Community Fund was established to serve the needs of the greater Plymouth community. In time, we became the Plymouth Community United Way. 80 years later, we still work to address the basic needs of the residents of Plymouth, Canton, and Western Wayne - [2025 Events & Programs](https://plymouthunitedway.org/2025-events-programs/) - See below for a full list of events, programs, fundraisers, and volunteer opportunities! TEFAP March 20th April 17th May 15th June 18th July 17th August 14th September 18th October 16th November 20th December 18th Plymouth Music in the Air Concert Series – Every Friday (May-September) Buffalo Wild Wings Fundraiser – April 23rd, 2025 Applebee’s Fundraiser - [Traditional Donation](https://plymouthunitedway.org/give/traditional/) - TRADITIONAL GIVING OPTIONS Plymouth Community United Way is proud to be able to provide a variety of ways for our supporters to give back to our LOCAL community. To make a traditional donation via Mail or In-Person please print out and fill in this form: Donation Form After filling out, forms can be mailed to - [Thank You Donors](https://plymouthunitedway.org/about-us/thank-you-sponsors/) - Thank You to Our Generous Donors Because of YOU, we are able to continue assisting nonprofit agencies that provide food, rent and utility assistance, a shelter for domestic violence victims and their children, housing for adults with developmental disabilities, pediatric and adult hospice, educational programs for youth, senior bus transportation, and many other services. Platinum - [Our Partner Agencies](https://plymouthunitedway.org/about-us/our-partner-agencies/) - Our agency partners are doing great work every day, and there will always be a need for the programs that they offer for those in need in our community. We are proud that, through your donations, we are able to provide them with some of the funding that helps make their very necessary programs possible. - [Privacy](https://plymouthunitedway.org/privacy/) - Plymouth Community United Way is committed to protecting your privacy and developing technology that gives you the most powerful and safe online experience. This Statement of Privacy applies to the Plymouth Community United Way site and governs data collection and usage. By using the Plymouth Community United Way site, you consent to the data practices - [Designation](https://plymouthunitedway.org/give/designation/) - Donation Designation: Give Where You Live If your workplace participates in a United Way Workplace Campaign but is located in a community other than Plymouth or Canton, Michigan, you can designate your United Way donation to Plymouth Community United Way. To designate your donation, select or write in “PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY UNITED WAY” on the designation - [Domestic Violence](https://plymouthunitedway.org/resources/domestic-violence/) - Domestic Violence Help – First Step 24-HOUR HELPLINE (734) 722-6800 www.firststep-mi.org Help Desk is available 24/7 Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Since 1978, First Step has been working for peaceful families and safe communities in Wayne County, Michigan. First Step is the only non-profit agency in out-Wayne County providing comprehensive - [Drug Abuse Help](https://plymouthunitedway.org/resources/drug-abuse-help/) - Growth Works Growth Works provides comprehensive services for adolescents and young adults focusing on the assessment and treatment of substance abuse and addiction. Plymouth Location (734) 455-4095 271 S. Main Street, Plymouth, MI 48170 info@gwcares.org General Questions Aftercare and Residential Treatment Care Management Organization Chemical Dependency Canton Location (734) 495-1722 50430 School House Road, - [Dental Emergency](https://plymouthunitedway.org/resources/dental-emergency/) - Plymouth Dental Fund The Plymouth Dental Fund is a partnership between Plymouth Community United Way and the Salvation Army Plymouth Corps to provide emergency dental treatment to underprivileged people in our community of all ages and genders. Schedule an Appointment Contact the Salvation Army to be directed to a participating dentist in Plymouth or Canton - [Clothing Resources](https://plymouthunitedway.org/resources/clothing-resources/) - Clothing Resources If you need help with the accessibility to clothing, please visit one of the agencies listed below: Canton Christian Fellowship Clothing Bank (734) 404-2480 8775 Ronda Drive, Canton, MI 48187 info@cantoncf.org Hours of Operation: Every 4th Saturday, 10 AM – 1 PM First Presbyterian Thrift Store (734) 459-1250 331 N Main St, Plymouth, MI - [Job Assistance](https://plymouthunitedway.org/resources/job-assistance/) - Job Assistance Open Door Ministry (734) 397-1777 x201 4301 S. Lilley Road, Canton, MI 48188 Hours: Thursday 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM *Guests must pre-register over the phone Their Mission: is not to just provide food to needy families, but to help them to be able to provide food for themselves. They do this through - [Rent Assistance](https://plymouthunitedway.org/resources/rent-assistance/) - Rent Assistance St. John Neumann Conference of St. Vincent de Paul (734) 455-5910 44800 Warren Ave, Canton, MI 48187 Hours: M-F 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Society of St. Vincent de Paul – Our Lady of Good Counsel (734) 453-0326 47650 N. Territorial Rd, Plymouth, MI 48170 Hours: M-F 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Society - [Text to Donate](https://plymouthunitedway.org/give/text/) - Plymouth Community United Way is proud to be able to provide a variety of ways for our supporters to give back to our LOCAL community. To make a donation via TEXT MESSAGE: - [Credit Card Donation](https://plymouthunitedway.org/give/creditcard/) - [Financial Accountability](https://plymouthunitedway.org/our-impact/financial-accountability/) - Financial Accountability Each United Way is independently governed by a local volunteer board, in order to best meet our local needs and opportunities. We must, however, adhere to a stringent set of membership standards that focus on governance, ethics, financial management, and general operations. Your local United Way, Plymouth Community United Way (PCUW), brings together - [Our Impact](https://plymouthunitedway.org/our-impact/) - Creating Opportunities for a Better Life for All Plymouth Community United Way works to address the basic human needs of the residents of Plymouth, Canton, and Western Wayne County. We advance the common good by not only helping individuals but changing entire systems to serve many. Partnerships Matter. We are all interdependent and connected. We - [Events](https://plymouthunitedway.org/events/) - Our Events The Plymouth Community United Way hosts various events throughout the year in order to support the various goals of our organization and the needs of our community and nonprofit agencies. Information on our specific events can be found on the event pages. Below are some of our yearly events: Make A Difference Day - [Test](https://plymouthunitedway.org/test/) - [FAQ](https://plymouthunitedway.org/about-us/faq/) - [Subscribe to Our Newsletter](https://plymouthunitedway.org/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/) - First Name Last Name Email (required) - [Terms of Use](https://plymouthunitedway.org/terms/) - AGREEMENT BETWEEN USER AND Plymouth Community United Way The Plymouth Community United Way Web Site is comprised of various Web pages operated by Plymouth Community United Way. The Plymouth Community United Way Web Site is offered to you conditioned on your acceptance without modification of the terms, conditions, and notices contained herein. Your use of