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Given today's economic conditions and high unemployment in Michigan, more families are at risk than ever before and the need for assistance has never been greater. The Michigan Association of United Ways worked with the Michigan Legislature to create a quick and easy way to donate resources that help ease the burden for many Michigan families.
When filing your state income taxes, be sure to fill out form 4642, which allows tax payers to donate all or part of their tax return to the United Way Fund. The United Way Fund has been created to help assist low to moderate income families in Michigan with basic needs such as food, clothing and shelter.
All donations made to the United Way Fund will be used to help support local families. Donations made by taxpayers in their city will benefit the needy families in that area.
Last year, our community received $9,720. Through the help of the Salvation Army, we were able to aid 25 families with electric, gas and water bill shut offs.
The United Way Fund is an easy way to LIVE UNITED and to make a difference in your community. Please remember to "check off" for the United Way Fund.
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MANPOWER CAREER SUCCESS *FREE* WEBINAR
Thursday, February 2, 2012
1:00 to 1:45 p.m.
By participating in this webinar, you will learn resume formatting style, electronic and paper resume techniques, what employers want to see on your resume, how to concisely present your skills and experiences, and common resume mistakes.
Register today at us.manpower.com/webinarseries.
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THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS
SCHOLARSHIPS
Through the Looking Glass and its National Center for Parents with Disabilities and their Families are pleased to announce new scholarships specifically for high school seniors or college students who have parents with disabilities. A total of 15 $1000 scholarships will be given out Fall 2012. These scholarships are part of Through the Looking Glass' National Center for Parents with Disabilities and their Families. These scholarships are open to all students whose parent has any significant disability or health condition.
http://lookingglass.org/ncpd/index.php. |
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LOVE, INC.
NEW DIRECTIONS CLASSES
Manage Your Money:
Thursday, January 26 at Bethany CRC (1105 Terrace Street), 6 p.m. (4 classes at 2 hours each).
Saturday, February 4 at Holton Community Center (8872 Holton Duck Lake Road), 1:30 p.m. (4 classes at 2 hours each).
Bridges to Motherhood:
Ongoing class on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at First Christian Reformed Church (1450 Catherine Ave.). This is a support group for adult single moms.
Healthy Eating Made Easy:
Class start date pending, to be held at Forest Park Covenant Church (3815 Henry Street) at 7 p.m. for 6 weeks.
Stress Management:
Class start date pending, to be held at Forest Park Covenant Church (3815 Henry Street) at 7 p.m. for 4 weeks.
Participants must start at week one of each class series or wait until the next series.
Please call (231) 777-3905 to request registration for these FREE classes. Schedule subject to change and availability.
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VOLUNTEER
Volunteers needed to help with the 34th Annual Mayfest! This event will be held on Saturday, May 19 at Muskegon Community College. If you are interested in helping please contact Lynn Keech at (231) 722-3134 or lynn@unitedwaylakeshore.org.
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FIRST GENERAL CREDIT UNION
Pay day loan advance fact sheet
- Must be a member of the FGCU for 120 days.
- Annual $35 feed, to be paid out of the first advance of the year.
- Member must have $25 in savings, on hold, until loan is paid in full and closed.
- Member must have verifiable income.
- Member must be employed for 90 days to be eligible.
- Must be able to provide two references.
- Maximum loan advance is $250.
- Annual percentage rate is 18% (not determined by credit score).
- Due on the 28th of the following month (at least 30 days out).
- The loan must be paid in full before any additional advances are made.
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HONORING MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
Thirty two volunteers worked with United Way to create this video in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Please take a moment to watch and it will enlighten your mind and your heart. It will also remind you of the dream.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Di6gO2I-QCc
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UNITED WAY HUMAN SERVICES CENTER
Please note that the United Way Human Services Center will be closed if Muskegon Public Schools are closed
due to weather.
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GREAT START
PARENT COALITION
Join us at the next Parent Coalition Meeting on Jan. 30, at the new United Way Building (31 E. Clay) at 9:30 am. Childcare and snacks are provided. Therewill be a speaker from the WIC program along with a breastfeeding counselor.
The coalition will be creating an action plan for a postpartum depression campaign.
Please bring any gently used baby clothes (especially boy) as Catholic Charities is in need of newborn and 0-3 sizes.
Invite your friends and family. All parents of children 12 and under in Muskegon County are welcome to join the Parent Coalition.
For more information please contact Samantha Cutler at (231) 726-4735 ext. 266.
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EVENT CALENDAR
Saturday, January 21: 5th Annual Chili Cook Off at Harley-Davidson, 149 Shoreline Drive, downtown Muskegon from 12 to 2 p.m. Join Coastline Deli as they defend their title of Chili Champ! Get free samples (while supplies last) and vote for your favorite. Donations will be accepted on behalf of Pioneer Resources Pioneer Trails camp.
Wednesday, January 25 from 12 to 1 p.m.: Muskegon Opportunity presents a series of Lunch and Learn radio webcasts on drop-out prevention. For more information, visit www.muskegonopportunity.com.
Thursday, January 26 to Saturday, January 28: The Manasseh Conference - educating professionals to end child sexual exploitation. To be held at the Salvation Army Kroc Center in Grand Rapids. Registration and information at www.manassehproject.org.
Thursday, February 23: Soup's On Along the Lakeshore! Above & Beyond at Oakridge Golf Club, 513 West Pontaluna Road from 6 to 9 p.m. This event benefits the God's Kitchen food programs of Catholic Charities West Michigan including Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry and God's Kitchen Along the Lakeshore (formerly Christian Community Center). Tickets are $35 and available at Catholic Charities West Michigan, Above & Beyond, and online at soupsonforall.org.
Saturday, March 3: Cheers & Chocolate from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Culinary Institute, 336 West Clay. Tickets are $55 and include wine, beer, hors d'oeuvres and dessert tastings. Please call (231) 759-7909 to purchase a ticket. Only 650 tickets tickets will be sold. This event benefits Every Woman's Place and Webster House Youth Services.
Saturday, March 10: Third Annual Read Muskegon Scrabble FUNdraiser from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Watermark 920 Center. Enter a team, sponsor a team. Play for fun and prizes! $25 per person or $100 per team. Information and registration: readmuskegon.org or (231) 766-5040.
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MUSKEGON COUNTY
FOOD TRUCKS
Friday, January 20: Fifth Reformed Church, 2330 Holton Road, 10 a.m.
Saturday, January 21: Calvin Christian Reformed Church, 973 West Norton Avenue, 10 a.m.
Monday, January 23: Laketon Bethel Reformed Church, 1568 West Giles Road, 6 p.m.
Saturday, January 28: MATS Bus Garage, 2624 Sixth Street, 1 p.m.
For the latest updates on the food truck list, please call 2-1-1 or toll free 877-211-5253 or Muskegon County Cooperating Churches at (231) 727-6000.
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NEWAYGO COUNTY
FOOD TRUCKS
Saturday, January 21: Bailey Christian Church, Bailey, 2 p.m.
Wednesday, January 25: TrueNorth Community Services, Fremont, 10 a.m.
Wednesday, January 25: Hesperia Community Education, Hesperia, 5 p.m.
Tuesday, January 31: River Valley Community Church, Newaygo, 5 p.m.
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