the 21-day equity challenge is a self-guided learning journey.
commit to change, understand, and confront racism.
Thank you for your interest in participating in a local United Way 21-Day Equity Challenge – we hope you will join us.
The recent release of the ALICE and Black Households Data clearly illustrates the inequities that are deeply rooted in our national, state, and local systems and institutions. Over the 21-day Challenge, you will take a self-guided learning journey that examines the history and impacts of racism and how it shapes people’s lived experience in your community.
The Challenge is simple: you (along with your friends, family, and neighbors) commit to deepening your understanding of, and willingness to confront racism for twenty-one consecutive days. The Challenge will raise your awareness, change your understanding, and shift the way you behave.
This Challenge was originally developed by Dr. Eddie Moore, Jr., Dr. Marguerite Penick-Parks and Debby Irving and has been adapted by Food Solutions New England. The Michigan Association of United Ways has committed to adapt the challenge with the support of leaders across our Michigan United Way network. A special thank you to the United Way of Washtenaw County for their leadership and guidance.
See the list below for local United Way’s that are hosting a 21-Day Equity challenge and visit their website to register or learn more.
Local United Way Equity CHallenges
Find information on upcoming Local United Way 21-Day Equity Challenges, or visit your Local United Way’s bank of resources from past challenges.
Upcoming Challenges
United Way of Northwest Michigan
Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska and Leelanau Counties
Traverse City, MI
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Date To Be Determined
United Way for Southeastern Michigan
Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb Counties
Detroit, MI
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Spring 2021
Past challenges
Allegan County United Way | Allegan County
Previous Challenge Dates
September 8 - September 2021
Resource Bank
United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region | Calhoun and Kalamazoo Counties
Previous Challenge Dates
October 19 - November 16, 2020
February 1 - March 1, 2021
Resource Bank
Capital Area United Way | Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties
Previous Challenge Dates
September 8 - September 28, 2020
Resource Bank
United Way of Genesee County | Genesee and Shiawasee Counties
Previous Challenge Dates
October 5 - October 25, 2020
Resource Bank
United Way of Gratiot - Isabella Counties | Gratiot and Isabella Counties
Previous Challenge Dates
February 15 - February 26, 2021
Website
Greater Ottawa County United Way | Ottawa County
Previous Challenge Dates
September 8 - September 28, 2020
Resource Bank
Heart of West Michigan United Way | Kent County
Previous Challenge Dates
February 1 - February 21, 2021
Resource Bank
United Way of the Lakeshore | Muskegon, Oceana, and Newaygo Counties
Previous Challenge Dates
September 8 - September 28, 2020
Resource Bank
Livingston County United Way | Livingston County
Previous Challenge Dates
January 18 - February 8, 2021
Website
United Way of Midland County | Midland County
Previous Challenge Dates
February 1 - February 12, 2021
Resource Bank
United Way of Monroe/Lenawee Counties | Monroe and Lenawee Counties
Previous Challenge Dates
October 1 - October 21, 2020
February 1 - February 21, 2021
Resource Bank
United Way of Montcalm - Ionia Counties | Montcalm and Ionia Counties
Previous Challenge Dates
September 8 - September 28, 2020
Resource Bank
United Way of Northeast Michigan | Alcona, Alpena, and Montmorency Counties
Previous Challenge Dates
September 8 - September 28, 2020
January 22 - February 19, 2021
Resource Bank
United Way of Southwest Michigan | Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren Counties
Previous Challenge Dates
September 8 - September 28, 2020
January 18 - February 7, 2021
Resource Bank
United Way of Washtenaw County | Washtenaw County
Previous Challenge Dates
September 8 - September 28, 2020
Resource Bank