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 Help Michigan's Needy Families in Your Community
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 need families in that area.
The United Way Fund is an easy way to LIVE UNITED and to make a difference in your area. Please remember to "check off" for the United Way Fund. | |
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Show Me the Money Day
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FREE Financial Resource Fair on Saturday, January 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Muskegon Community Education Center, 571 East Apple Avenue, Muskegon.
Food, refreshments, prizes! Grand prize drawing - Android tablet.
Free workshops include Manage Your Money, Better Banking, Own Your Home, Afford College, Get Credit Smart, Free Tax Preparation (file yourself, schedule an appointment).
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Free Tax Preparation Services
Available in West Michigan
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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Services for West Michigan - a coalition of 15 area nonprofit organizations - will kick-off the 2013 tax season with "Super Saturday" on February 2. FREE tax preparation services for low to moderate-income families in West Michigan will be available for walk-ins at the following times and locations:
9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Goodwill Industries Workforce Development Center, 950 West Norton Avenue.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Baker College, Room T-106,
1903 Marquette Avenue.
For the Super Saturday events, no appointments are required. Tax returns will be processed by IRS-certified volunteer tax preparers on a first-come, first-serve basis. To qualify for the service, clients must have household income below $55,000 if they are married or have children; and below $22,000 if they are single and have no children.
For schedule listings and updates on tax preparation sites with regular appointment schedules, sites with limited dates of service, and sites with walk-in services please visit VITAWestMichigan.org.
To schedule an appointment, or to see if you qualifiy for free tax preparation services, please dial 2-1-1, or toll free at 1-877-211-5252. Call specialists will provide information and assistance in determining if individuals are eligible for the free services, which tax credits if any they may qualify for, and what documents and information they will need to bring with them to an appointment.
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By working to provide
access to health care to
all in our community.
Jeff Alexander,
Vice President
Strategic Integration
& Subsidiaries Operations,
Mercy Health Partners
& United Way Board Member
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Tuesday, February 12: United Way of the Lakeshore is inviting our Employee Campaign Coordinators and Payroll Personnel to a THANK YOU BREAKFAST from 8 to 9 a.m. at United Way. Let's celebrate and share ideas! Please RSVP to Nancy Robbins at (231) 722-3134.
Thursday, February 28: Soup's On Along the Lakeshore from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Event Center at Fricano Place (1050 W. Western Ave., Muskegon). Tickets are $35 each and available at Catholic Charities West Michigan's Muskegon office and online at soupsonforall.org. This event benefits the God's Kitchen food programs of Catholic Charities West Michigan - Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry and God's Kitchen Along the Lakeshore (formerly Christian Community Center).
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If you have an event you would like included in the United Way ENews, please contact stephanie@unitedwaylakeshore.org.
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If you know someone who is unemployed or underemployed and is ready for a journey to better employment, encourage them to attend this 8 session job skills development class.
Love in the Name of Christ, in cooperation with First Congregational United Church of Christ, will be offering job skills development sessions on Saturdays starting March 9 and ending April 27. These will be held at the First Congregational Church (1201 Jefferson Street, downtown Muskegon) from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
To register please contact Matt at Love, INC at (231) 777-3448. Class size is limited. There is no cost thanks to a grant from the Women's Division of the Chamber of Commerce.
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Book Drive
In lieu of birthday presents, the Muskegon Area Intermediate School District is asking for donated books to mark its 50th birthday.
The MAISD has launched a drive to collect new and used books that will be distributed to school children in March.
Those interested in donating books can drop them off at the MAISD, 630 Harvey Street, Muskegon; United Way of the Lakeshore, 31 East Clay Avenue; the Community Schools Credit Union, 1888 E. Sherman Blvd; and Barnes & Noble, 5275 Harvey Street. Please drop off your donations by March 12.
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Volunteer Opportunity
Every Woman's Place is searching for volunteers to be youth and children's advocates, and mentors for youth and families. They are also seeking plumbers and electricians who are able to lend their time and skills for new renovations.
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Holly at 231-722-6600 ext. 18 |
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