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The staff of United Way would like to wish everyone Happy Holidays! It takes so many wonderful caring volunteers to help provide for the programs and services in our in our community! We could never do what we do without all your help. Thanks to all of our donors, our Board of Directors, the CEOs, Employee Campaign Coordinators, company campaign teams, our Loaned Executives, our division chairs, supporting services chairs, and especially Mary Boyd (Muskegon), Cathy Monton and Rhonda Shalifoe (Oceana) and Lori Tubbergen Clark (Newaygo), our 2011 campaign chairs.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you, and have a special and wonderful holiday season.
Christine Robere, Suzanne Prell, Stephanie Ladegast, Sheryl Callow, Nancy Robbins, Claudia Bryant, Penny Salisz, Lynn Keech, Lisa Tyler, Kathy Fonger, and Warren Westenberg. |
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"LABOR RINGS THE BELL"
FOR THE SALVATION ARMY
On November 26, 2011, over 100 volunteers from eight organized labor internationals manned nine kettles. Thank you UAW, building trades, SEIU, USW, MEA, MNA and West Michigan Central Labor Council!
United Auto Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers (UAW) Local 1703 member Kevin Youmans and son Alex.
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MATCH GAME
As 2011 draws to a close, it's a good time for reflection. Unfortunately, it was another difficult year for families in Michigan. To paint the 2011 picture see if you can connect the answers to questions about child and family well-being.
1. Michiganders who are food insecure
2. Economic activity generated by $1 of food assistance
3. Rise in childhood poverty since 2000
4. Kids on free or reduced lunch
5. Unemployment rate
6. Average age of a child receiving cash assistance
7. # of children statewide slated to lose cash assistance
8. Tax cut to businesses
9. Amount per person, per day on cash assistance
10. Average number of months a family is on welfare
11. Number of weeks unemployment insurance was reduced
12. Percent of people who qualify for Medicaid
A. 64%
B. 10.6%
C. One out of seven
D. 29,700
E. $1.79
F. 83%
G. 14.9
H. Six
I. One in five
J. $5
K. 7 years old
L. 50%
The numbers tell the story and there are no winners in this game.
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WEST MICHIGAN THERAPY
HAS MOVED!
West Michigan Therapy has moved to their new home at 1823 Commerce Street, off Laketon Avenue, about half mile east of Seaway Drive, in Muskegon. The Substance Abuse clinical staff and administration, including business/finance have moved. The Transitional Living Center for Women and the Housing Navigation Center have not moved at this time. They will continue operations at 2333 Jarman Street in Muskegon Heights. Please call (231) 728-2138 if you have any questions.
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EVENT CALENDAR
Monday, January 23, 2012:
14th Annual Soup's on for All from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the B.O.B. (20 Monroe NW, Grand Rapids). A benefit for the food and pantry programs of God's Kitchen. Advance tickets are $50 or $60 at the door. Contact Catholic Charities West Michigan with event questions at (616) 551-5659 or events@ccwestmi.org.
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NEWAYGO COUNTY
MOBILE FOOD PANTRY
The food pantry is scheduled as follows to distribute free food to those in need.
Tuesday, December 27: River Valley Community Church, Newaygo, 5 p.m.
Wednesday, December 28: Hesperia Community Ed, Hesperia, 5 p.m.
Friday, January 6: St. Joseph Catholic Church, White Cloud, 10 a.m.
Saturday, January 7: Pine Grove Community Church, Croton/Howard City, 10 a.m.
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VOLUNTEER
The lunch buddy program at McLaughlin Elementary is in need of volunteers weekly on Wednesdays from 12:20 to approximately 1:20 p.m. If you are interested, please contact Joyce Allen at Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lakeshore at (231) 798-1391.
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Habitat for Humanity
ReStore: Volunteers are needed and welcome during store hours and are scheduled per each volunteer. Restore also uses volunteers for demolition projects, as needed.
Office: Volunteers are used for bulk mailings, special projects, and events. Please call the office to express interest in any of these areas.
Call Lori Roll, Volunteer coordinator, for group booking information, to schedule work shifts and for information about volunteer opportunities at
231-727-6020.
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American Red Cross
The American Red Cross Serving Muskegon County is in critical need of volunteer drivers. Volunteers are needed to transport Muskegon County patients to early morning dialysis appointments and seniors to medical appointments.
To be a driver for the Red Cross, an individual must have a good driving record and enjoy working with people. Volunteer must be willing to start as early as 5:00 a.m. and work until 7a.m. once a week for dialysis patients. Other volunteers are needed to drive one morning or afternoon each week. Volunteers use Red Cross vehicles and are given complete training to do the job.
To learn more about how you can volunteer at the American Red Cross, call Jenn Reeths or Penny Albertie at 231. 726.3555.
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Your 24-hour link to health and human services. Dial 2-1-1.
Cell and pay phones call
(231) 733-1155
or toll free at 877-211-5253. www.call-211.org
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