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NEWAYGO COUNTY NEWS
Holiday Lunch with featured guest
 MR. RICK VUYSTWZZM-TV 13's Green Thumb
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
12:30 to 2:00 p.m.
The Dogwood Center for the Performing Arts
Tickets are $30 each or 8 for $225
Includes program and catered holiday lunch by Gala Gourmet
Reservations required; seating is limited
Please call Newaygo County RESA at (231) 924-0381
or pick up your tickets by visiting NC RESA,
4747 West 48th Street in Fremont.
This event beneifts
United Way of the Lakeshore - Newaygo County
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TrueNorth Community Services and Goodwill Industries of West Michigan, Inc. are hosting a Tax Credit Outreach Workshop on Wednesday, December 5. This workshop is an opportunity to learn more about tax credits that can help put thousands of dollars back into our communities.
They will review tax credits available, eligibility requirements, free tax preparation services offered in Newaygo County, and more.
If you interact regularly with low- to moderate-income workers or families in Newaygo County, this workshop is for you. RSVP is required for the event, but it is FREE to attend. There will also be a hot breakfast buffet provided by Above & Beyond Catering. Please register by November 28 as space is limited.
For more information please contact Lora Stevens, Volunteer Coordinator & Community Liaison, Phone: (231) 924-0641, ext. 119; email: lstevens@truenorthservices.org.
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United Way of the Lakeshore
2012 CAMPAIGN FINALE
We invite you to join us for our
campaign finale, celebrating all who contributed to our community campaign.
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Holiday Inn Muskegon Harbor
5:00 - 6:15 p.m. * Social
6:15 p.m. * Program
Cost: $15 per person
Table sponsor: $120 for 8
Dress: business casual, Harley
appropriate, or Wizard of Oz wear
RSVP by Friday, November 30, 2012
stephanie@unitedwaylakeshore.org
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UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN
IS AT 70% OF GOAL
WHO WILL WIN THE HARLEY?
It could be you!!!
Your pledge form or completed entry form must be received at the United Way
office by 5 p.m. on
Wednesday, November 21, 2012.
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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GIVING THANKS
We'd like to share a story from Big Brothers Big Sisters, just one program which receives funding from United Way:
Jill, a single parent, was fortunate enough to find full-time work that paid well enough to support her and her two young children. When Ronald was in 2nd Grade, he began to have difficulties with his schoolwork and seemed to be withdrawing from his friends and family. Jill contacted Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lakeshore for help. Ultimately, it took over three years to find Connor to enter into Ronald's life as his Big Brother. By this time, Ronald was experiencing true difficulties in fourth grade.
Through the year, Connor worked with Ronald on their relationship while practicing basic reading and math skills. The consistency with visits and the additional assistance with basic reading and math skills began to pay off. They work on goal-setting together, go fishing and for lots of boat rides; sporting events. Jill has expressed her gratitude and true devotion for the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. She sees the benefit of having an additional caring adult involved in the lives of her children and is a true advocate, telling everyone she knows that they should become a Big, and is waiting for her chance to serve one day.
Thank you for supporting United Way of the Lakeshore!
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Muskegon Public Schools ran a stellar campaign this year with a 39% increase in giving! The campaign kicked off at their orientation and great follow up from school to school. Thank you Muskegon Public School employees for a successful 2012 campaign!
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United Way Restaurant Day at
RUSS' RESTAURANT
North Muskegon Location
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
25% of the day's sales are donated to United Way.
**Coupon required**
Please visit our website to print:
www.unitedwaylakeshore.org
Questions to Lynn Keech at
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Saturday, December 1: The ARC Muskegon will host the 23rd Annual Christmas Auction and Holiday event from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Watermark 920.. Enjoy music, a silent auction, cash and carry poinsettia sale, and more! Tickets are $25 each. Please call (231) 777-2006 or visit www.arcmuskegon.org.
If you have an event you would
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) volunteers provide free tax assistance to low to moderate income workers and families eligible for significant state and federal tax credits.
Help working people claim and keep all the refunds they are entitled to. VITA clients average over $2,000 in refunds earned.
Volunteers receive FREE IRS training and certification. You can volunteer for a day, evening, and/or Saturday hours at any of the tax-prep sites.
Volunteer opportunities include greeter, scheduler, tax preparer, quality reviewer, and interpreter.
For more information or to volunteer, please CALL 2-1-1,
or toll free 1-877-211-5253.
Sign-up online at
abc-wm.volunteerhub.com.
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WESCO OFFERS A REFILLABLE MUG TO BENEFIT UNITED WAY
Wesco stores will have a donation jar on their counter, through Dec. 31, collecting money for United Way. Wesco's corporate office will match dollar for dollar up to $1,000 per store. Employees will wear t-shirts that have the United Way logo on the back; the logo will also appear on the pump toppers, counter mats and styrofoam beverage cups.
NEW for this campaign is the refillable United Way mug that you can purchase for $3.99 - United Way will receive $2.00 for each one purchased. The Wesco goal for United Ways where their stores are located is to raise $60,000 to help programs in the areas of Education, Income and Health.
Stop by Wesco in Muskegon, Newaygo and Oceana counties, thank them for their support, and help us reach our maximum goal of $2,000 per location to go directly to your community's programs.
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