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The inaugural Ride United event took place on Thursday, September 6. There were a total of 31 participants, 18 riders signed up for the full 100 miles on both trails, while 13 committed to 50 miles. Ride United participants raised approximately $13,000+ for United Way's health initiatives with the help of major sponsors DTE Energy Foundation, Meijer Inc., Priority Health, and Fifth Third Bank.
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UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN
KICK-OFF RESULTS
United Way's campaign kick-off took place at DTE Energy's Muskegon County office on Thursday, September 6.  Muskegon Campaign chair, Brad Hilleary shared the campaign theme "There's No Place Like Home" and revealed that United Way has raised $235,989 from its Muskegon County "pacesetter" workplaces, which began collecting contributions from employees several weeks before other companies. This year's goal is to raise $2.85 million in Muskegon County, $130,000 in Newaygo County and $120,000 in Oceana County.
Biggest Increases in Giving to United Way
Fleet Engineers - 369%
Salvation Army - 301%
Mercy ER - 115%
Ravenna Public Schools - 53%
Mercy Visiting Nurse Service and Hospice - 49%
Hackley ER - 44%
GE Aviation - 32%
Muskegon Brake & Tire - 31%
Cannon Muskegon - 22%
Muskegon County Sheriff's Department - 14%
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United Way Restaurant Day
CARMEN'S CAFE
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
10% of the day's sales are donated to United Way.
This is a great way to support United Way
AND a local business.
2012 Restaurant Day Information
October 3: Pints & Quarts
October 17: Verdonis Italian Restaurant
October 31: Open
November 14: CF Prime
Thank you to these restaurants
who have hosted a 2012 Restaurant Day:
Cherokee Restaurant, Hearthstone,
Dockers Fish House & Lounge
and the Brownstone Restaurant, Chili's.
If you know of a restaurant that would like to host
a United Way Restaurant Day, please contact
Lynn Keech at 877-722-3134 or
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WHO WILL WIN THIS BIKE?
It could be you!
United Way of the Lakeshore announces a special thank you sweepstakes for the 2012 campaign. Any new gift of $50 or more, or any gift that has been increased from the previous year by $50, automatically qualifies you to be entered in the drawing for a 2013 Harley-Davidson Softail motorcycle! In order to be included in this sweepstakes, your pledge form or completed entry form must be received at the United Way office by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 21, 2012. The winner will be announced on December 5 during the Muskegon campaign finale.
This sweepstakes made possible by Cannon Muskegon Corporation, Nowak Machined Products, Webb Chemical Service Corp., Manpower, Consumers Energy, Jackson-Merkey Contractors, Great Lakes Dock & Materials, and Hot Rod Harley-Davidson. If you have any questions regarding this sweepstakes please contact Nancy Robbins at nancy@unitedwaylakeshore.org.
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Top Photo: Mike & Tracy Demos
2nd Photo: Dianne Hoofman, Thomas Sandberg, Sheryl Kuznar
3rd Photo: 100 mile participants
4th Photo: Bob Chapla |
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Find United Way on
Facebook for daily
updates, information
and pictures!
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JOB OPPORTUNITY:
AmeriCorps/Community Health Navigator/Muskegon
The Michigan Primary Care Association is seeking a creative, service-oriented individual interested in serving their community for a one-year full-time AmeriCorps position. Flexible schedule, extensive professional development opportunities, living allowance, and education award offered. If you are interested in the exciting possibilities offered, please complete the online application at: www.americorps.gov and contact Lynda Balkema at the Muskegon Community Health Project balkemal@mchp.org 231-672-3215 or Kevin McGhee at kmcghee@mpca.net.
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DAY OF CARING
2012!
Over 800 volunteers joined United Way for Day of Caring this year.
Wesley Park
Wesley Park
Rotary Park
Rotary Park
Rotary Park
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EVENT CALENDAR
Wednesday, September 19: End of Summer Party - Hampton Style! Fundraiser to support Meals on Wheels of Muskegon, Ottawa, and Oceana Counties. Enjoy tours, dressage horse show, silent auction, cocktails, delicious cuisine, music and more! Tickets are $25 per person. Please call (231) 733-8636 for more information.
Thursday, September 20: Grape Escape at the Holiday Inn Muskegon Harbor at 6 p.m. Sample Michigan wines and microbrews crafted in Michigan. There will also be delicious food from hometown restaurants and a silent auction. Proceeds from this event will help support the work of Muskegon County Habitat for Humanity and help fund local Rotary projects.
Thursday, September 20: If you are a parent of a child or student with an intellectual or developmental disability and want to learn how you can help them to think about their future, then register for this FREE workshop that will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Arc Muskegon (1145 E. Wesley Avenue). Register with mrosema@arcmuskegon.org.
Tuesday, October 2: Goodwill Industries of West Michigan and Michigan Works! are offering a free, informational luncheon seminar to area businesses from 12 to 1:30 p.m. at the Michigan Works! Norton site (950 W. Norton Ave., Suite C). Goodwill and Michigan Works! to Host a "Lunch & Learn" for employers Aimed at human resources staff, general managers, business owners, CEOs, purchase and plant managers - the event will showcase job-training reimbursement programs, temporary employment solutions, tax-saving programs, free recruitment and screening services, and more. The event is free and open to employers, however, space is limited and registration is required. For more information or to register online, contact Kathy King at (231) 722-7817, ext. 239.
Saturday, October 6: AgeWell Services, CALL 2-1-1, LifeCircles and Senior Resources in partnership with the Senior Marketing Group of Greater Muskegon will offer a special, cost-free retreat for fifty caregivers - Caring for the Caregiver- A Day Apart from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Tanglewood Park (560 Seminole Road). Pre-registration is required. Respite care available on site. Please call Senior Resources at 231-733-3509 or 231-733-3585 to register.
Sunday, October 7: 33rd Annual Muskegon CROP Hunger Walk at 2 p.m.. The walk will begin at Central United Methodist Church and end at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. This event will sponsor Muskegon community food pantries. Visit www.churchworldservice.org for more information or to make an online pledge.
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HOW I LIVE UNITED ...
By being involved in the community. United Way and the agencies do so
much for us, it's important to give back to the community.
~Bill Kordupel
United Way Board Member
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