United Way of the West Shore
in the Schools
Lowering Barriers to Success
United Way of the West Shore places School Resource Advocates in schools to help remove barriers and address concerns that can stand in the way of student success. We address basic needs, healthcare, and provide community resources — allowing educators to focus on teaching while students are better supported to learn and reach their potential.
During the 2024/2025 fiscal year, United Way of the West Shore School Resource Advocates provided over 6,390 direct services to students and families.
The most requested services included:
Coordination of services between agencies, schools and employers
Coaching clients through an array of personal or school issues
Transportation
Housing
Utilities
We collaborate with Ludington Area Schools, Mason County Central, Gateway to Success Academy, West Shore Community College. The program is funded by our donors, the Pennies from Heaven Foundation, and the schools we serve.
Resource Advocate Contact Information
Ludington Area School District
If you are a student or a family member of a student at Ludington Area School District and need assistance or resources, please click below to contact
Becky Erickson, School Resource Advocate.
Mason County Central Schools
If you are a student or a family member of a student at Mason County Central School District, and need assistance or resources, please click below to contact
Sarah Stevenson, School Resource Advocate.
Gateways to Success Academy
If you are a student, or a family member of a student, at Gateways to Success Academy and need assistance or resources, please click below to contact
Jenna Kempf, School Resource Advocate.
West Shore Community College
If you are a student at West Shore Community College and need assistance or resources, please click below to contact Molly McCarthy School Resource Advocate.