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NEXT TUESDAY IS GIVINGTUESDAY GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past eight years, it has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate and celebrate generosity. The cool thing is that anyone - no matter your situation - can participate. GivingTuesday is about making someone smile, helping a neighbor or stranger out, showing up for an issue or people you care about, or giving some of what you have to those who need our help. Every act of generosity counts and everyone has something to give.
DO YOU WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY?
Maybe find an organization that can use your time and talents or donate to a non-profit that you know will put your money to work close to home?
But are you struggling with where to start and how to find the right cause? The team at United Way Montcalm - Ionia Counties can help. Simply call 616-794-9840 or email haley.mclean@liveunitedm-i.org and let them know what kind of opportunity you’re looking for.
COMING SOON!
In January 2021, United Way will be launching a new volunteer experience on its website. Thanks to the generous support of the Greenville Area Community Foundation, United Way’s Volunteer Center will help connect individuals to local volunteer opportunities in both Montcalm and Ionia counties. Soon you will have access to a directory of all of the current volunteer needs where you also can learn how you can get involved. Visit our website in the next few months to learn more: www.liveunitedm-i.org/volunteer.
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INDEX
“Help with Our ‘New Normal’”.................................3 Big Brothers Big Sisters.......... 4-5 United Way Ionia-Montcalm Counties.........................................6-7 Greenville Area Community Foundation.......................................... 8-9 “Share Your Treasure”................................10 IM Safe.........................................................11 Montcalm Prevention Collaborative..............11 Have Mercy................................................ 12-13 Matthew’s House.........................................14-15 “Tax Benefits of Giving”......................................16 Hungerford Nichols CPAs + Advisors...................17 Education Foundation of Greenville..................18-19 The B Foundation.....................................................20 Montcalm CASA.........................................................21 Montcalm Community College Foundation.........22-23 “2-1-1 Offers Shortcut to Help”...................................24 Camp Wah-Wah-Tay-See............................................25 Community Christian Counseling.............................25 RAVE..........................................................................25 Spectrum Health Foundation.............................. 26-27 St. Charles School................................................ 28-29 Central Montcalm Community Foundation......... 30-31
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TERRI LEGG
Executive Director United Way Montcalm - Ionia Counties
HOW TO DONATE
You can help create a “new normal” The coronavirus has severely interrupted our lives in a way that will have long-term effects on our community. Teachers and students have been forced out of their classrooms, unemployment is soaring to record levels and our community’s health is at risk. When I think about the potential of businesses going back to work again over the coming weeks, I can’t help but think that I do not want things to go back to normal.
But what is “normal” anyway? Before the coronavirus and before shelteringin-place, normal meant that nearly 50 percent of Montcalm and Ionia counties were made up of ALICE households (Asset – Limited, Income- Constrained, Employed) that were already struggling to make ends meet. Normal meant that we have a lack of affordable housing. Normal meant that quality daycare is often not available to many of our families. Normal meant that we have an invisible homeless population that is going to bed in a tent or in their car.
I hear people saying things like, “When it goes back to normal…” I challenge everyone to think about what the “new” normal could look like and what we can do to help create a new normal where 50 percent of our local community is not struggling to make ends meet.
Don’t get me wrong, I cannot wait to spend time with family and friends to ring in the New Year. As we begin to think about that, and resolutions, and what the future holds, and we begin to learn, work, and reconnect with friends and family, we need to learn to invest and support each other differently than we did before.
Nonprofits play a vital role in the success of a community. Charitable organizations represent the best of a community – the best of America. Every single day America’s more than 1.3 million nonprofits help to feed, shelter, educate, support, encourage, inspire, heal and nurture people of every demographic and socio-economic status. Nonprofits help to create a more equitable and thriving community. Nonprofits are there when others are not, and often go unrecognized for the work that they do. They are the unsung heroes that are working behind the scenes.
Every dollar donated to a nonprofit makes a huge impact. No donation is too small - $1 helps to feed a family of four one meal. The equivalent of a $5 cup of coffee feeds that family 25 meals. Whatever the cause, by donating today you are helping to make a better tomorrow. We join nonprofits across the county in a global day of giving and unity on #GivingTuesday. We hope that you will envision a new normal with us by donating to your favorite nonprofit.
I encourage you to consider what a new normal looks like. I encourage you to embrace giving through a monetary gift, donating goods, donating time, paying it forward, or being a handraiser to create change.
Have you wanted donate to a local nonprofit, but thought you couldn’t afford to? Or that what you could give wasn’t enough to make difference? Here are some interesting facts from the United Way Montcalm - Ionia Counties annual campaigns that might make you think twice: • The average gift per capita for United Way through local workplace campaigns is $3.21 per pay period. • Donations range from as little as 50 cents per pay period to personal yearly gifts of $5,000 per donation. • This year, the local COVID Crisis Fund received corporate gifts ranging from $100 to a $60,000 gift from CARGILL to help address the most urgent and emerging needs. • Nearly 80 percent of donations to our local United Way comes from ALICE households. (See ALICE definition in the adjacent column.)
If you have stayed home and continue to wear a mask when you go out, we thank you. Together, UNITED, we will get through this. 2020
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid Michigan FAST FACTS
• We are GROWING! We are making matches even in the middle of a pandemic. • Did you know our Montcalm county office is located inside the Daily News in Greenville? • Have you met Randy Posthumus our Caseworker? He has provided stability and energy to our Montcalm County office.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Randy Posthumus Caseworker 616-225-1515 Carol Rasmussen Fund Development Montcalm Co. 231-349-1661 Dan Manley Program Manager of Montcalm & Gratiot Co. 989-434-3434 info@bbbsmitten.org www.bbbsmitten.org Tax ID#: 501c3 382061743
ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS FOR MONTCALM COUNTY
Ray Bremer.......................................... 231-349-2385 Jan Wulf-Marvin................................ 989-400-2539 Kathy Engel......................................... 616-293-6108 Rosemary Klackle............................... 616-835-7239 Amanda Lee.........................................616-232-0710 Mari Wise..............................................616-889-7667 Autero Puckerin...................................616-835-7810 Carol Gage – Executive Director.... 989-429-6189 Carol Rasmussen – Chairman...........231-349-1661 Randy Posthumus............................... 616-225-1515
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WHAT WE DO
Our unique brand of one-to-one mentoring, in which a child facing adversity is carefully matched with a caring adult mentor in a relationship supported by professional Big Brothers Big Sisters staff members, changes lives for the better forever. Big Brothers Big Sisters helps children achieve success in school, helps them avoid risky behaviors such as getting into fights and trying drugs and alcohol, and helps them improve their self-confidence. We hold ourselves accountable to our supporters by regularly measuring our impact. (bbbsa.org)
HOW YOU CAN HELP
• Be a member of the advisory council in Montcalm County or Gratiot County. • Be a Big Brother or Big Sister to a child. We have children waiting. Children need support too during the challenging times we are living in.
ANNUAL FUNDRAISING
Covid 19 has changed the fundraising formats. Many of the fundraisers are having to be done virtually or not at all. Virtual events do not raise as much as in person events. 2021 projected: • BOWL FOR KIDS SAKE January - Montcalm County - $9,000 • BOWL FOR KIDS SAKE February - Gratiot County - $12,000
• HARLEY DAVISON RAFFLE Ticket sales ongoing - Drawing June 1st, 2021
• GOLF FOR KIDS SAKE Montcalm County - August 14 - $9,000 • GOLF FOR KIDS SAKE Gratiot County - August 21 - $12,000 • HARVEST MOON GALA November 6th - $20,000
• Donate to support our work - www. bbbsmitten.org
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Changing Perspectives. Changing Lives.
Big Brothers Big Sisters operates on the belief that inherent in every child is incredible potential. We create and support one-toone mentoring relationships between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”) that ignite the power and promise of youth. We partner with parents/guardians, volunteers, and others in the community to be accountable for each child in our program achieving: • Higher aspirations, greater confidence, and better relationships • Avoidance of risky behaviors • Educational success
WE NEED YOUR HELP. Please consider becoming a volunteer.
Call (616) 225-1515 for more information, or go to bbbsmitten.org and donate.
Every dollar makes a difference.
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United Way Montcalm-Ionia Counties WHAT WE DO
United Way is a steward of the community, a catalyst for change that helps solve deeply rooted problems by mobilizing volunteers, corporations, labor, and government partners. We fight for the health, education, financial stability and basic needs for every person. We believe that our schools will be better because more students will be ready to learn. Our neighborhoods will be safer because more residents will make a productive living. Our communities will be healthier because more people will have access to healthy food. United Way believes that every person has the basic right to achieve their full potential.
EVENTS AND FUNDRAISING
Covid 19 has changed the fundraising formats. Many of the fundraisers are done virtually or not at all. Virtual events do not raise as much as in person events. Events planned for 2021: • ANNUAL FALL CAMPAIGN through Corporate Workplace Campaigns and Community Ask • UNITED FOR HUNGER Food packing and food drives to support local pantries
• UNITED FOR WARMTH Coat collection drive October through December. This year we desperately need new coats and winter wear (gloves, hats, snow pants, etc)
• SPONSOR A CLASSROOM Summer - to support local teachers and school districts with classroom supplies. In 2020 we raised $24,000 from the community and used that to leverage corporate gifts and buying power to provide $115,000 worth of PPE for public, private and one room schools in both counties. 6
HOW YOU CAN HELP
To volunteer contact our office. Every year hundreds of volunteers help from decorating lunch bags, assembling food packages, donating coats, sorting shoes, or being part of our Community Impact panel that determines how grant dollars are spent. We have volunteer opportunities for just about every age and skill level. Immediately, we are in need of volunteers for our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. We need volunteers to greet individuals and to scan their taxes into the computer. We also need volunteers that will be trained to process taxes. This requires a minimum of a 10 hour tax processing commitment between February and April and can possibly be done from your home with our computer equipment. We need decorated brown lunch bags. They are used for third meals that are sent home every day to school children. We need about 700 per day! If your organization would like to decorate bags, they can be mailed or dropped off to our office in Belding. Due to the pandemic the need for new coats, hats, mittens and boots has sky rocketed. Normally, there are several used clothing drives that are held across the counties. This year almost all of them have been cancelled. The need for new coats has not changed, the supply of coats has dramatically been reduced.
FAST FACTS • Established in 1952.
• 100% of your donation stays local to Montcalm and Ionia counties.
• United Way funds 17 nonprofits and 22 food pantries.
• Volunteers form our Community Impact Committee. They determine what nonprofits receive grant funding.
VISION
Drive impact by leading shared efforts that engage diverse people, ideas, and resources LIVE UNITED
GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER.
CONTACT INFORMATION 302 South Bridge Street, Suite 1 Belding, Michigan 48809 616.794.9840 www.liveunitedm-i.org Open M-F 8a.m. - 4 p.m.
BOARD MEMBERS Dan Mitchell Dave Seppela Sharon McInnis Jim Chesley Lt. Chris Clute Lisa Lund Dayna Ellis Lisa Brown
Renea Osmolinski Jeff Blanchard Justin Kessler Christa Jerome Ben Wood Kat Reed Therese Alt Julie Stafford
May 2020 – Lt. Chris Clute of the Michigan State Police & Ben Wood of the Right Place (both board members) helped with a drive that provided 2,600 rolls of Cottonelle to senior shut-ins. 2020
Help Our Community Recover Roll Up Your Sleeves And Make A Difference.
Before the COVID-19 pandemic came to Michigan, nearly half of our families in our region were already struggling to meet their basic needs. Now, it is even harder for families.
TOGETHER, WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
United Way is a steward to the community and is a catalyst for change. United Way envisions a community where everyone is able to have their basic needs met, has access to quality and affordable health care and education, and is financially independent. United Way’s Days of Caring connects individuals, corporate teams, community groups to meaningful volunteer opportunities. Days of Caring allows for year-round meaningful volunteering. During the COVID-19 response, over 1,000 volunteers helped to support mobile food pantries locally. Even with a pandemic the need for volunteers is critical.
✔ Give ✔ Advocate ✔ Volunteer
United Way and our many partners have worked tirelessly to make sure that volunteers can work safely while still being able to make a huge difference in our community. From mobile food pantries, food delivery for those that are homebound, assembling packages of toilet tissue for senior shut-ins, and even decorating lunch bags for third meals, there are so many easy and rewarding ways to give back to your community.
Find out more at www.liveunitedm-i.org/
Join United Way as a volunteer and help our community recover.
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Greenville Area Community Foundation For good. For ever.
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FAST FACTS
• For the past 31 years, the Greenville Area Community Foundation (GACF) has returned over $15.1 M to the area supporting education, health, human services, housing & shelter, food & nutrition, arts & culture, recreation & accessibility, economic development and more. • GACF was established in 1989 as an idea to support the Greenville area by then Mayor Lloyd Walker. Within 10 years, the value of endowment funds grew to over $9.5 million. • Greenville Youth Advisory Council’s (GYAC) members range in ages from 7th grade students to seniors and award grants worth over $50,000 a year to support needs in the area as identified by our youth. • Since 2000, the GACF has acted as the lead administrator for two affiliated family of funds - Lakeview Area Community Fund (28 endowments) and the Montcalm Panhandle Community Fund (eight endowments).
BOARD OF TRUSTEES Officers
Dr. Peter Blinkilde...............................................Chair. Eric Januzelli.............................................. Vice-Chair Amy Homich............................ Secretary/Treasurer. Byron Cook........................................Chair Emeritus
Trustees
The all-volunteer Officers and Trustees include 15 members of our community, all bringing various expertise to the Board. They represent various assets in our area and are dedicated to making informed grant decisions. Trustees include: Terry Acker, Susan Ayres, Keane Blaszczynski, Dick Ellafrits, Doug Hinken, John Kerschen, Dr. Charles McNinch, Larry Moss, Dr. John O’Donald, Phil Tower and Cheryl Willard.
WHAT WE DO
GACF’s mission is to enhance the quality of life in our area. We do that by endowing permanent funds that will support scholarships, programs/projects and organizations that work to meet the everchanging area needs in perpetuity. GACF is a local nonprofit led by a local volunteer Board and Advisory Committees. The Greenville Area Community Foundation (GACF), the Lakeview Area Community Fund (LACF) and the Montcalm Panhandle Community Fund (MPCF) work collaboratively with individuals and organizations and manage competitive grant cycles throughout the year. There are many different endowment fund types and staff can help determine which type of fund meets the charitable intent of donors. The minimum amount to start a named endowment fund is $10,000 but donors can participate in the “Funds Under Construction” program as well. The concept of endowment funds is much like a savings account that is invested, but with a portion of the earnings spent each year to help meet the area’s ever-changing needs.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Supporting the endowment funds within the Greenville Area Community Foundation and its affiliates the Lakeview Area Community Fund and the Montcalm Panhandle Community Fund is like “onestop” gifting. Donations can be given to one Fund or many. Just let us know your interest. Important now though, is the GACF Urgent Needs Fund. It was was set up to specifically respond to the unusual circumstances caused by the pandemic. New barriers have been created for our nonprofits to provide services and to stay sustainable. Those funds will help meet these current urgent needs. To donate, visit www.gacfmi.org and click on the “Give Now” button. You can choose the division (Greenville, Lakeview, Panhandle) and then select the specific fund you want to support using your credit card on our secure site. The “notes” section can be used to list multiple funds if that is your intent. Or send a check written to GACF with the endowment fund’s name(s) on the memo line and mail to GACF, 101 N. Lafayette, Greenville, MI 48838. A gift letter of receipt will be mailed to you for your records whether you do so by check or online. For questions, call GACF at 616-754-2640, visit our website or email Alison Barberi using alison@gacfmi.org
Staff
Amy O’Brien...........................Director of Programs Laura Montoye...... Dir. of Community Investment Sally Marshall......................Director of Operations Emily Mason................................ GYAC Co-Advisor Robin Bremby............................. GYAC Co-Advisor Alison Barberi...................................President/CEO
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Making a difference. Building community. For Good. For Ever. RESPONDING TO URGENT NEEDS
AWARDING GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS
Throughout 2020 GACF has worked to use donor dollars to support our local communities within Montcalm County. These urgent needs were accentuated during the pandemic and will be ongoing as we struggle to control the spread. As a quick resource, here are your gift dollars at work:
Over 3,260 grants and scholarships have been awarded from many endowment funds associated
• GACF donated $33,000 to United Way of Montcalm-Ionia Counties to help pay for food
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trucks throughout Montcalm County. • $5,000 was donated to United Way Montcalm-Ionia Counties in response to the
matching gift opportunity from DTE Energy Foundation. • Greenville Public Schools was awarded a discretionary grant worth $250,000. • $90,000 was split between nine
school districts in Montcalm County.
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The 28 LACF endowment funds have awarded over 300 They support higher education and the trades.
worth $322,250. Carl Barberi’s family hoped to keep his love of children as his legacy with an endowment that would support programs near and dear to his heart. The designated fund in his name, Carl Barberi Caring for Kids Fund supports programs specific to the care of children. GACF can be flexible that way when working with donors.
GACF works with all schools in the Montcalm Area Intermediate School District to provide local scholarship opportunities to area graduating seniors. Over the years, more than 1,300 scholarships have been
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ALISON BARBERI
President/CEO Greenville Area Community Foundation
Share Your Treasure Time. Talent. Treasure. We’ve heard those three words over the years, but they ring especially true this year. GivingTuesday provides an opportunity to dig deeper into what those words mean and where you can make the most impact.
“You” includes everyone. How many stories have we heard about children who open their hearts to go above and beyond and give back? How many stories have we heard where someone who suffered found it within to think of others? Even a little gesture can mean a lot to someone who needs someone to care.
At the Greenville Area Community Foundation (GACF) we work with people who care about sharing their treasure. We spend time with them to sort out their passions and determine which type of endowment fulfills that goal. A family might want to honor a loved one with a scholarship in his or her name. She might want to help the critters
in our world that are abandoned. He might have a connection with a local special needs camp and want to help create sustainability for that important community asset. A son might want to memorialize his parents with a scholarship that helps a graduate with higher education. A couple seeks out a way to keep the wellness center operational because it was the center of their later lives. There are no age restrictions. There are no limits on how much can be endowed. There is only satisfaction that comes back to you from giving back to the community. We have donors that you might not expect to have much treasure to share. But every little bit helps and GACF works hard at making the opportunity achievable for all. With one call, a tool can be developed that allows you to support the very community you felt was there for you. Endowment funds are much like savings accounts, but the investment provides earnings to share. Those earnings,
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in turn, support the very entities that make our communities viable.
The Greenville Area, Lakeview Area and Montcalm Panhandle community foundations are here for us all. We work for you to help raise up all aspects of a vibrant and healthy community - health, education, food, shelter, human services, arts, recreation, economic development and community improvement. “Enhancing our community” has all sorts of connotations from parks and playground improvements to basic human needs such as food and shelter. Our support of area nonprofits reaches all areas of our community and the people who are seeking to lift themselves up but need a boost. We continue to be in awe of the generosity of this area. There is always more we can do to meet the everchanging needs. Seek opportunities to offer what you feel you have an abundance of: Your time. Your talents. And/or your treasures.
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Our facts: • 1 in 10 children experience sexual abuse before their 18th birthday. • It costs $1250 to serve one child at the CAC. • IM SAFE CAC is a 501c(3) that opened its doors in March 2015 and provides services to families free of charge. • The CAC serves children ages 2 to 17 who have been sexually abused, severely physically abused, human trafficked and/or children who have been exploited over the internet. • As of today, the CAC has provided services to 1,478 alleged victims and their families.
Our funding: Two grants currently support the CAC: the Victims of Crime Act Grant (VOCA) and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Division of Victim Services Grant.
Our Mission
To protect children by providing multi-disciplinary investigation, assessment and treatment of child abuse in an environment that is child-sensitive, supportive, and safe.
10260 S. Sheridan Rd Fenwick, MI www.imsafecac.org 616.225.7267
• The VOCA grant requires a 20 percent match. These two grants only cover direct services to victims. Other costs associated with providing services and prevention programs are not covered under the grant. • This is why it is critical we get community donations so we can continue to sustain our services to victims and provide prevention programs to our community members.
Donations can be made online at imsafecac.org (hit the donate button) or by mailing a check to the IM SAFE CAC, PO BOX 441, Ionia MI 48846 276756
OU R M IS SI ON IS TO: ty e throughout Montcalm Coun • Reduce youth substance us healthier community • Value each life by creating a OW IN G WAY S: YO U CA N HE LP IN TH E FO LL lunteers! • Join our collaborative of vo To become a member go to: about www.montcalmprevention.org/ • Donate on our website at rg www.montcalmprevention.o (Use the ‘donation’ button.) lm Prevention Collaborative, • Send a check to the Montca 48888 615 N. State St., Stanton MI
Your donations are important because the Montcalm Prevention Collaborative has been funded through grants, but is working to build a stable source of funding to ensure we can continue educating and working toward prevention in Montcalm County. 275182
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Have Mercy WHAT WE DO
Have Mercy helps the homeless and hungry in Montcalm and Ionia counties by providing food and shelter to those experiencing homelessness as well as men in recovery. They also provide the resources and tools their clients need to obtain housing and to rebuild their lives.
EVENTS AND FUNDRAISING
Have Mercy is currently not doing any in-person fundraising events due to COVID-19, but is participating in the online fundraising event #GivingTuesday as well as a traditional year-end appeal for support.
HOW YOU CAN HELP You can help Have Mercy in a variety of ways:
• Supplies Have Mercy is in need of cleaning supplies, toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags (kitchen size and 39 gallon) and laundry detergent. They can be dropped off Monday through Friday at 1015 East Washington Street, Greenville. • Volunteer Have Mercy needs volunteers to assist with housekeeping, transportation and delivery of furnishings for newly housed clients. Got to havemercymi.org and click on volunteer.
• Donations Have Mercy would love your support during their #GivingTuesday and yearend campaigns. Go to havemercymi.org and click on the donate button.
FAST FACTS
• Founded in June of 2011.
• Have Mercy has assisted thousands of individuals and families that are presently homeless or are in jeopardy of becoming homeless. • We aprovide housing searches and applications, employment searches, and assist our clients in qualifying with social agencies.
OUR MISSION
To reflect the compassion of Christ to homeless families in Montcalm and Ionia counties.
OUR PURPOSE
To keep these families together and off the street while helping them solve the issues that led them to homelessness.
OUR VISION
That all homeless families in Montcalm and Ionia counties have access to temporary shelter, food and the assistance needed to rebuild their lives.
CONTACT INFORMATION Corporate Office Address: 117 W. Cass Street - Suite #2 Greenville, Michigan 48838 616-225-8055 info@havemercymi.org www.havemercymi.org
BOARD MEMBERS
Kim Cain....................................................... President Kathy Jo VanderLaan...........................Chairperson Rich Jones......................................Vice Chairperson Christa Pelak............................................... Treasurer Candy Kerschen......................................... Secretary Mark Henry....................................... Board Member Bill Small............................................ Board Member Mike Walsh....................................... Board Member 12
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HOUSING HERO havemercymi.org $5 Good Neighbor Thanks to Feeding America Food Banks, your $5 has a $50 worth of purchasing power for a neighbor in need.
$12 Defender Each $12 provides a personal care kit of toiletries given to our homeless friends when they arrive. Personal Care Kits include: • Toothbrush • Dental Floss • Lotion • Shampoo
• Toothpaste • Deodorant • Body Wash • Conditioner
• Mouthwash • Razors • Bar Soap
$24 Sidekick - Your $24 provides a warm bed and a hot meal for one night. $45 Hero - Each $45 donation provides a family with one night hotel stay. Clients often start at a hotel until we match them with the facility that best suits their needs.
Wondering how you can help people in our community who are in crisis? By becoming a monthly member in our Housing Hero Program you can help individuals and families in need. Pledge a monthly amount and become a Good Neighbor, Defender, Sidekick, or Hero! It is easy! You can become a member for as little as $5 a month!
For more information visit havemercymi.org! 275810
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Matthew’s House
Matthew’s House
Christian Thrift Store
WHAT WE DO
FAST FACTS
• Matthew’s House was established on August 18, 2018.
Matthew’s House supports four different missions in our local area. The missions focus on the needs of the young, the homeless and the poor.
• Our program has clothed more than 1,800 people, plus helped with hygiene products for about 500 families. We also have helped to feed about 1,000 families.
When you shop or donate at Matthew’s House you will become our partner in the mission to alleviate the pain and suffering that some right here in our community are experiencing.
• We have had 51 volunteers since we opened.
• We have helped RAVE, the Right Door, the Head Start program, Eight Cap and those whose homes have burnt down.
• Growth has been in leaps and bounds with our donations, as well as with our product donations that are distributed in the community. • We have affordable prices.
• Our goal is to move our physical location to get out of the flood zone.
MISSION STATEMENT
It’s our purpose in life to follow Christ’s example in reaching out to all people in our community, providing goods and services and resources to those in need. Matthew 6:25-28 Jeremiah 29:11
CONTACT INFORMATION 460 S. Steele St., Ionia, MI 48846 616-841-6050 matthewshousecs@gmail.com www.matthewshcs.com
BOARD MEMBERS Jodie M., CEO Alexis F. Becky P. Jeffrey M.
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Money is used for all expenses including electric, water, gas, trash, phone, internet, snow removal, lawn care, and payroll. In the two and a half years that Jodie has been open she has been taking care of others and has not received a paycheck and it would be great if she could receive a paycheck. In March/April of 2020 we were flooded out due to being in a flood zone and lost approximately $4,800 worth of product. It is our mission to follow Christ’s example in reaching out to all people in our community providing goods, services and resources to those in need. We invite you to come in to Matthew’s House and experience shopping in a uniquely fun atmosphere. We have daily specials and a hot cup of coffee or cocoa. Once you see our low prices, you will be glad you stopped by.
HOW YOU CAN HELP The needs of Matthew’s House are as follows:
• Building Needs We need funds for building maintenance such as cleaning supplies for shelves, carts, glass ware, and restroom. Also we are in need of a vacuum cleaner to help keep our store clean and looking presentable. We are in need of hangers, shelving and racks to keep organized and put more product out. • Children Needs We are in need of toys, books, games, puzzles. Clothing for boys all sizes: pants, shirts, shorts, t-shirts, underwear, socks, shoes, snow boots, snow pants and coats. Girls needs are: underwear, socks, snow pants, and boots.
• Adult Needs We are in need of all sizes of men’s clothing: pants, shirts, belts, underwear, shoes, snow boots, ties, coats and snow pants. For women we are in need of jewelry, make up, scarfs, wallets, and scarfs.
• Household Needs We need dishes, pots and pans, cooking and baking supplies. Bedding supplies including sheets, blankets, pillows and pillow cases. Christian books, VHS tapes, DVDs, CDs and records. Picture frames – all sizes. Lamps and lights.
• Hygiene Needs We have a hygiene pantry and the needs for the pantry are body wash, shampoo, conditioner, wash clothes, bar soap, tooth brushes, tooth paste, brush’s, combs, deodorant for men and women feminine products, and zip closing baggies. • Medical Supply Needs Medical supply needs are briefs and underwear, crutches, wheel chair, pads, braces, bedside commode, shower chair/ bench, all medical supplies, etc.
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MATTHEW’S HOUSE CHRISTIAN THRIFT STORE
We sell new and used apparel, household items and healthcare, hardware, electronics and sporting goods, books and movies, music and much more at super affordable prices.
Matthew’s House Christian Thrift Store
460 S. Steele St. Ionia, MI. 48846 616-841-6050 2020
We solely fund Lilies of the Field charity, which is a hygiene pantry. Items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant and toilet paper are always welcome as a donation. Thank you.
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What do we need to know about philanthropic giving in 2020? November and December are popular months to make charitable donations. Partly because there are many holidays this time of year and people are feeling generous, but it is often also due to tax considerations as well. So what are the key tax considerations related to giving this season?
• Most charitable contributions only get deducted on Schedule A, “Itemized deductions.” This means that your total contributions get added together with state and local taxes, mortgage interest, and possibly some medical expenses. If the combined total of all these expenses is greater than the amount of your standard deduction ($12,400 for single filers, $18,650 for Head of household filers, and $24,800 for joint filers) then you claim these total itemized deductions instead of the standard. Since roughly 90% don’t have more itemized deductions than the standard in any given year, they may not receive tax benefits for donations. However, one useful strategy around this problem is to bunch two years of donations into one calendar year. You could make both your 2020 and 2021 planned donations late this year, donate less in 2021, and then donate a lot again in 2022. That way you can get the tax benefits at least every other year.
• For 2020 only, there is a one-time opportunity to claim $300 of charitable contribution deductions on your tax return, regardless of whether you have enough itemized deductions. Thus, if you have not donated anything yet in 2020, it would be ideal to do so now rather than waiting for 2021.
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• If you own stock or other investments that have appreciated in value, it is typically best to donate the stock directly to the taxexempt organization rather than sell it and then donate cash. Donating stock directly still gives you a deduction for the full fair market value and it helpfully prevents you from owing capital gains tax on the gain you would have realized from selling it. • For those with large amounts of planned donations in future years (typically $10,000 or more), you can setup a donor advised fund that allows you to contribute to the fund and receive a deduction now, even if you don’t determine which charity will receive the eventual donation until future years.
• It is worth noting that for 2020 only, no one has to make required minimum distributions (RMDs) from retirement plans, so it is often best to avoid doing this right now. However, in 2021, individuals aged 72 or older will have to resume taking RMDs. A classic strategy to maximize tax benefits from this in 2021 is to have your RMD sent directly to the tax-exempt organization rather than collect the cash and then transfer the money to the charity. This way, the RMD never gets recognized in your income so you effectively get the equivalent tax benefit that you would from a deduction. Plus your adjusted gross income is lowered, which increases the chance you’ll qualify for various tax credits.
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Education Foundation of Greenville WHAT WE DO
Founded in 1991, the Education Foundation of Greenville’s mission is to acquire and distribute financial, and other resources, to the Greenville Public Schools. These resources are to be used for programs and projects that enhance and/or supplement educational programs and provide extended educational opportunities to students in our community.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Consider donating to one or more of these: • Academic Enhancement Fund This endowment provides critical funding for innovative programs designed to meet the needs of academically ambitious students. • Performing Arts Fund This endowment fund is designed to sustain programming and staffing to preserve performing arts education. • Athletic Enhancement Fund This endowment fund is designed to provide funding for GPS Athletics above and beyond the valuable support of the Athletic Boosters. • Donation to Teacher Grants and Student Scholarships Your gift will provide funds for Student Summer Camp Scholarships and Teacher Grants for the students and teachers at Greenville Public Schools.
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EVENTS AND FUNDRAISING
Fundraising Sources: • GPS Employees / Payroll Deduction • Individual Donations • Business Donations • Memorials • Fundraisers • Investment / Interest Income Annual Fundraisers: • FALL FESTIVAL DINNER & AUCTION Normally held in mid September The 2019 Fall Festival and Dinner featured students from the GHS LINK Program that pairs general education and students with special needs to form lifelong friends through mentorship. This historically raises about $10,000 per year. • WINTER CONCERT December For 19 years the EFG partnered with Stafford Media Solutions to bring the Grand Rapids Symphony and their Holiday Pops Concert to Greenville High School’s Performing Arts Center at Christmas time. This Winter Concert event usually nets $8,000-$12,000 per year. • OUR3 VARIETY SHOW Fall This annual Variety Show features local talent of all ages and raises funds in support of the Performing Arts Endowment and helps provide resources and supplies to the K-12 Performing Arts Department. This show raises about $5,000 Annually. • YELLOW JACKET CHALLENGE Spring Yellow Jacket Challenge (YJC) is a familyfriendly event that features a 5K run, one-mile walk and the Yellow Jacket Fun Run. We average about 350 5K runners and about 100 walkers/fun runners taking part in this annual event. Event proceeds allowed the average $8,000 annually.
FAST FACTS
• The EFG presents an Outstanding Alumnus Award each year to a graduate of Greenville High School, who has been out of school for 10 years, and has modeled citizenship by sharing their talents for the improvement of the quality of life for their community, and enhanced the development of youth. The 2020 Outstanding Alumnus was Stephen Wyckoff, class of 1965. Nominations can be made on our website at efgmi.com. • The EFG was able to help academically ambitious students pay for dual enrollment college credits in the Fall 2020 Semester at Montcalm Community College, Western Michigan University and Aquinas College.
• Our Endowment Campaign started in 2008, and currently holds a combined amount of $1.4 million, of which we only spend the interest each year.
• Combined total for gifted funds since inception in 1991 in Grants and Scholarships to Greenville Public Schools is $1.2 million.
CONTACT INFORMATION
1414 Chase St., Greenville, MI 48838 616-225-1000 www.efgmi.com
BOARD MEMBERS
Jamie McNinch...................................................Chair Maureen Wolverton................................ Vice-Chair Michelle Blaszczynski................................ Secretary Michael Hurst.............................................. Treasurer Wendy Baty.................................Executive Director Kara Tiesworth........................Recording Secretary
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Bob Byram Steven Day Penny Dora Steve Kemp Carolyn Slocum Joel VanHouten
Miranda Haywood-Curry Harold Deines Steve Foster Kathy Korson Linda VanHouten Kire Weirda
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES Sophia Plate Mia McNinch 2020
AN ORGANIZATION FOUNDED TO SUPPORT THE STAFF AND STUDENTS OF GREENVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Giving to the EFG is especially important this year. Students and teachers are under an incredible amount of pressure as they adjust to a new normal of teaching and learning in socially distant, face to face, hybrid and online learning. Unfortunately, living in a world with a global pandemic has forced us to cancel all of our 2020 fundraising events and to dip into our reserves. However we continue to be dedicated to supporting Greenville Public School teachers and students! • The 2020 CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act provides tax incentives for giving in 2020. Charitable donations may be eligible for tax deduction of up to $300 from your taxable income. • You may give a one-time gift or pledge to become a monthly or yearly donor. It is a nice way to honor or remember an individual or loved one.
30 Years of Funding: • Over $423,400 has been awarded for teacher grants over the last 30 years. These are given for innovative instruction, artist/scientist-inresidence, and wellness initiatives. • Over $273,000 in scholarships have been awarded to Greenville Public School students to attend seminars, camps and institutes, and college. • EFG OUR3 endowed funds at the Greenville Area Community Foundation have awarded $523,260 since the fund started 12 years ago. These funds are focused on: • Academic Enhancement: An educational endowment fund to provide funding for innovative programs designed to meet the needs of academically ambitious students. • Performing Arts: An endowment fund that would sustain programming and staffing to preserve, protect, and enhance performing arts education. • Athletics: An endowment fund to provide funding for GPS Athletics. • Byron and Dolores Cook Fund for Music: A donor directed fund to preserve Music Education at Greenville Public Schools. • Bill Braman Scholarship Fund for Graduating Seniors: A Scholarship for high school seniors who are the first generation in their family to attend college, OR for students entering technical/ vocational career training.
PLEASE GIVE!
• Donations can be sent to: Education Foundation of Greenville Wendy Baty 1414 Chase St., Greenville, MI 48838 • Donations can be made online at: www.efgmi.com/efg/igive/
GMS Band Director and GHS Jazz Band Director Joe Radtke and the Jazz Band at the 2020 OUR 3 Variety Show in January.
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The B Foundation WHAT WE DO
The B Foundation is celebrating a major milestone! It is our 10th year of supporting families in the Belding community impacted by cancer. Ten years strong! This small community with a huge and generous heart has enthusiastically embraced The B Foundation’s cause over the last 10 years. From the bottom of our hearts, we say THANK YOU!
HOW YOU CAN HELP
If you would like to get involved in any of our events or if you know someone who needs our support, visit us online: • www.theBFoundation.org
• Facebook.com/BeldingBelieves
EVENTS AND FUNDRAISING
• BELIEVE WEEK / A DAY TO BELIEVE October • 5K GLOW RUN/WALK October • GALA May
• TEE SHIRT SALES September/October Through these events and generous donations from individuals, organizations and businesses, more than half million dollars has been raised and have allowed us to provide support to more than 270 families in the Belding community. In addition, a $500 yearly, renewable scholarship has been created, and is awarded to a Belding High School senior planning to study in the medical field.
FAST FACTS
• The B Foundation was founded in 2011 to support Belding community members battling cancer.
• The B Foundation has raised more than a half million dollars for its cause.
• The B Foundation provides up to $1,000 per calendar year to each family seeking support. • Each year, the B Foundation awards a $500 yearly, renewable scholarship to a Belding High School graduate planning to study in the medical field.
• The B Foundation has served 274 families seeking support and that number continues to grow.
MISSION STATEMENT
To raise awareness and benefit families in the Belding community who are touched by cancer.
CONTACT INFORMATION P.O. Box 327, Belding, MI 48809 616-302-5055 info@thebfoundation.org www.thebfoundation.org
ADVISORY COMMITTEE Mikayla Linebaugh – Founder Heidi Wilker Cathy Flynn Michael Ostrander Shannon Ostrander Shelly Anderson Rachelle Stressman Kristina Richmond Cindy Youmans Nori Kmiecik Katie Kmiecik Dayna Neff Karen O’Neill 20
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Montcalm CASA WHAT WE DO
FAST FACTS
• The Montcalm CASA program has grown significantly in the last 3 years, tripling our volunteer base and the total number of children we serve in Montcalm County.
• Our team of CASA volunteers advocated for 70 children last year.
• The positive impacts of CASA are proven as studies indicate that a child with a CASA volunteer has significantly less foster care placements, is half as likely to re-enter the child welfare system, and shows increased positive outcomes in areas such as academic success, overall wellbeing, increases in selfcontrol, positive social relationships, and increased optimism.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Montcalm CASA is located in the Montcalm County Juvenile Court Office: 625 N. State Street, Stanton, MI 48888 Mailing address: PO Box 925, Stanton, MI 48888 Administered by EightCAP Inc.: 5827 Orleans Rd., Orleans, MI 48865 Jamie Gorby Montcalm CASA Coordinator PO Box 925, Stanton, MI 48888 P: 989-831-3561 C: 989-400-8681 montcalmcasa@8cap.org www.facebook.com/montcalmcasa
ADVISORY BOARD
Dan Eagles................................................... President Jane Anderson-Beach................... Board Member Gretchen Houtman......................... Board Member Claude Johnson.............................. Board Member Gary Copp........................................ Board Member Jacalyn Kemler................................ Board Member 2020
The Montcalm Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program provides a volunteer-powered network of trained volunteers, from all walks of life, who advocate for abused and neglected children in the Montcalm County Juvenile Court system. We believe one caring adult can make all the difference in the life of a child. CASA volunteers are appointed by a Judge and assigned to just one child or sibling group at a time, helping to fill the gap created by an overburdened foster care and child welfare system. CASA volunteers advocate for safety, permanence, and well -being, bringing urgency to a child’s needs, both in and out of the courtroom. CASA volunteers believe that every child has the right to be treated with dignity, to be safe, and to achieve permanency in a safe and loving home, as soon as possible. For many abused children, a CASA volunteer will be the one constant adult present in their lives during a very difficult time.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
• Donate Now Your donation can make a difference. You can donate to Montcalm CASA by visiting: www.montcalmcasa.org and clicking on the “Donate Now” button. You can also mail your donation to: Montcalm CASA, PO BOX 925, Stanton MI 48888. There is no amount too small as every little bit helps. • Become a CASA Volunteer Interested in becoming a CASA Volunteer? You can make a difference in the life of a child! This is one cause where the actions of a single person mean everything. We are collecting applications for our new virtual training class that will begin in January 2021. To apply to our program visit: www. montcalmcasa.org and click on apply now. You can email the completed application to: montcalmcasa@8cap.org or mail to: PO Box 925, Stanton MI 48888.
To learn more about the program or the volunteer opportunity you can call Jamie Gorby at 989-831-3561.
EVENTS AND FUNDRAISING
Our program is funded by caring individuals who want to help children in need. Montcalm CASA believes that each of us is an essential part of the solution. Abused and neglected children need our voices to support their goals for permanency and well-being. We are making a difference and you can help. Making a donation to Montcalm CASA allows you to support our organization’s work, even if you don’t have time to volunteer. CASA Staff: Jamie Gorby (left), CASA Program Coordinator and Stephanie Barone, CASA Volunteer Supervisor 21
Montcalm Community College Foundation WHAT WE DO FAST FACTS
• Montcalm Community College was established in 1965. In 1981, the MCC Foundation was established and created to ensure the college had adequate resources to serve students and our community for generations to come.
• The MCCF has grown to be one of the larger community college foundations in Michigan. Nearly $22 million in assets has been cultivated thanks to generous supporters and trusted stewardship. • The Foundation enables the college to be a leader in workforce development by supporting the attainment of new program curriculum and cutting-edge training equipment.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Lisa Lund – Executive Director for Institutional Advancement and the MCC Foundation lisal@montcalm.edu 989-328-1284 Lisa Herald – Executive Assistant lborton@montcalm.edu 989-328-1210 2800 College Dr., Sidney, MI 48885 montcalm.edu/mccf
BOARD MEMBERS Officers
Jane Anderson Beach............................... President Ransom Leppink............................... Vice President Dr. Stacy H. Young..................................... Secretary Josh Gibbs................................................... Treasurer
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Thomas Kohn Amy Laper Dallas Lincoln Cathy Mall Robert Marston Ken Rader Mike Williams
The Montcalm Community College Foundation (MCCF) supports the college’s mission in serving the educational needs of our community. Our committed Board of Directors accomplishes this by cultivating relationships, identifying needs and trends, and stewarding gifts. More than 50 individuals and families have established endowed scholarship funds that provide hope to students that they can achieve their dreams of a college education. In addition to student scholarships and aid, the Foundation supports the college in other ways including (but not limited to) ensuring access to the highest quality college program curriculum and equipment for a skilled workforce; supporting unique educational and cultural programming for students, staff, and community members; and providing grants for innovative teaching and learning.
EVENTS AND FUNDRAISERS
The MCCF typically holds two annual fundraisers. The Heritage Festival Pancake Breakfast is held the first weekend in August during Montcalm Heritage Festival. This event usually raises $1,500 to support the MCCF Festival Scholarship Fund. The second event is our annual campaign, which occurs October through December. This year’s annual campaign is themed “Heroes of Hope.” The annual campaign highlights the Foundation’s work and generates generous gifts from individuals and organizations, raising $75,000 on average.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
The Foundation relies on financial gifts from friends of the college like you to enable us to serve our students and the community now and for years to come. Your gift can support an existing fund or begin something new. If you are interested in partnering with us, please reach out to discuss your ideas and interests.
Kristine Temerowski, at right, and Jessica Johnson were recognized as the 2020-2021 MCCF Nancy Steele Allen Edwards Memorial Nursing Scholarship recipients. This fund is one of 50+ endowed scholarship funds. With support from the MCCF General Fund’s Making a Difference Grant, Instructional Technology Consultant Kevin Wagenmaker made innovative technology enhancements that allowed MCC online classes to stay viable during the pandemic.
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Help bring hope to our students “Hope has made me happy with where I am, and excited to see what I will continue to accomplish. I think the best way to give hope to students is to provide an encouraging, positive environment. MCC has done this through the obliging professors, immense resources, and the many scholarship opportunities. Kristine Temerowski,
MCCF Nancy Steele Allen Edwards Memorial Nursing Scholarship recipient
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Calling 2-1-1 provides individuals and families in need with a shortcut to accessing assistance for health and human services. By dialing 2-11, those in need of assistance can be referred, and sometimes connected, to appropriate agencies and community organizations, many of them nonprofits. The call center helps connect callers quickly, confidentially and seamlessly to services for elderly, the disabled, those not speaking English, those in a personal crisis, those with low reading skills and those who simply are embarrassed and confused as to who to call for help.
United Way of America partnered with the Alliance of Information and Referral Systems (AIRS) and on July 20, 2000 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved United2-1-1 Wayfor nationwide use as a short number for help in the United States. Currently 95 Montcalm-Ionia Counties percent of the population of the United States (including Puerto Rico and Washington, DC) have access to 2-1-1 services.
In Montcalm and Ionia counties, 2-1-1 services were suspended in January of 2016 but were resumed with increased capacity and service delivery in June of 2018. Now, 2-1-1 can be reached from your phone or mobile device. You can dial 2-1-1; text your zip code and need to 898-211; search the 2-1-1 database online. Help is available 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Types of Referrals Offered by 2-1-1
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Because without you it all goes away. There is no state or federal money that goes to the camp.
Camp Wah Wah Tay See is a summer camp for adults and children that offers an overnight tent camping experience.
OUR CAMPERS EXPERIENCE:
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HERE’S HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT US: Online: www.optimistcamp.org Mail: EightCAP (Payable to 8Cap/Camp) 5827 Orleans Rd., Orleans, MI 48865 facebook.com/pages/Camp-Wah-Wah-Tay-See
Each year the camp depends on generous people just like you to support this important community resource for campers of all ages and abilities. It cost $275.00 to send a camper to camp. Campers are asked to pay $20.00 if they can. The remaining $255.00 comes from people who know how important it is that everyone should be able to go to Camp. 275885
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Spectrum Health Foundation FAST FACTS
• Thanks to charitable donations, Adolescent Behavioral Health Telemedicine Clinics are now in several area High Schools. Now, more than ever, it is important for adolescents to take care of their mental health. • We saw an incredibly compassionate show of support for our staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our community helped provide 1,265 meals, 1,103 snacks, 125 food baskets, thousands of masks and ear savers, and so much more.
• For our youngest patients, 4,716 comfort and care items were provided to the United Hospital Emergency Department. Fidget toys, games, stuffed animals, coloring books, stickers and playing cards help to reduce fear and anxiety in children when they are in the hospital. • Since October 2019, the Maternal Infant Health Program at United Lifestyles has provided 76 car seats, 26 pack and plays, 72 baby gates and 47 swaddles.
CONTACT INFORMATION
701 S. Greenville West Drive, Suite 1 Greenville, MI 48838 616-225-6416 Shelly.westbrook@spectrumhealth.org www.spectrumhealth.org/foundation
BOARD OF TRUSTEES Officers
Jon Aylsworth........................................Chairperson Charlie Vickery..............................Vice Chairperson Carrie Daenzer...................... Finance Chairperson Cherie Foster.............................................. Secretary
Trustees
Jusith Amparo, D.O. Karen Carbonelli Tom Knoerl Laura Pentecost Kohn Andrea Leslie Jeff Loding Kim Putt 26
Carolyn Slocum Glenn Tissue Phil Tower Jennifer Town Michael Verdun Shelly Westbrook Greg Workman
WHAT WE DO
With the purpose of saving lives and advancing the health and well-being of children, adults and families through philanthropy, the Spectrum Health Foundation United and Kelsey Hospitals is the charitable arm of United Hospital in Greenville and Kelsey Hospital in Lakeview. Since 1995, individuals and organizations have given more than $15 million in charitable gifts to the foundation. These donations provide funding for programs, help advance innovation, purchase new technology and build state-of-the-art facilities. Generous gifts, both large and small, help save lives and improve the health and well-being of children, individuals and families throughout our community.
EVENTS AND FUNDRAISING
The foundation administers a comprehensive and full-service giving program dedicated to meeting donors’ desires to make a difference, touch lives and belong to an organization committed to excellence in providing high quality and compassionate care to patients and families. There are many ways to give including: • ATTEND OR SPONSOR ONE OF OUR EVENTS Our premiere fundraising events include the Charity Ball – held the second Saturday in February and Golf Day – held the second Monday in June.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Please consider making a tax-deductible gift to the Spectrum Health Foundation United and Kelsey Hospitals in support of one or more of our greatest funding needs. • United and Kelsey Kids Comfort and Care Your gift provides comfort and helps remove fear for children who receive care at United or Kelsey Hospital through pediatric toys, comfort items and fun activities. • United Hospital Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program Your tax-deductible donation allows patients in need to receive education and individualized exercise treatment when they need it most, regardless of ability to pay, so they can improve the function of both their heart and lungs. • Hope Fund Your investment funds the mission and vision of United and Kelsey Hospitals and supports its greatest needs, such as equipment, programs, services and facility improvements. To make a gift, please mail your check to: Spectrum Health Foundation United and Kelsey Hospitals, 701 S. Greenville West Drive, Suite 1, Greenville, MI 48838. For more information, contact Shelly Westbrook at 616-225-6416.
• MAKE A GIFT IN HONOR OF A PATIENT OR STAFF MEMBER
• CREATE A FUNDRAISER Visit our website for more information: www.spectrumhealth.org/foundation/ ways-to-give/fundraising-toolkit • LEAVE A LEGACY WITH A GIFT THROUGH YOUR WILL OR ESTATE PLANS
Interns from Clark Construction Company held a toy drive to help reduce stress and anxiety for children being treated at United Hospital. 2020
Making a Difference Starts with You When you make a gift you are improving health, inspiring hope and saving lives. Because of our donors we are able to expand clinical services, provide patient and family support, and conduct leading-edge research and innovation. Top Left: College scholarships are given to future health professionals, selected based on their academic achievement, community involvement and acceptance to a college or university. Middle: The United Lifestyles Maternal Infant Health Program supports more than 200 families each year. Bottom Left: Residents of the Rehab and Nursing Centers are grateful for therapeutic recreational events supported through charitable donations.
To make a gift mail your check to: Spectrum Health Foundation United and Kelsey Hospitals 701 S. Greenville West Drive, Suite 1, Greenville, MI 48838.
Bottom Right: Interns from Clark Construction Company held a toy drive to help reduce stress and anxiety for children being treated at United Hospital.
For more information, contact Shelly Westbrook at 616.225.6416 275828
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St. Charles School WHAT WE DO
St. Charles School is a Catholic school of faith, academics and service for all. We are committed to teaching the message of Jesus, building a Christian community, providing a quality education, participating in Catholic worship, and serving those in need. We are proud to provide educational services for children in Greenville and the surrounding area in grades preschool through eight, and to graduate eighthgrade students who go on to excel at Greenville and surrounding high schools. Service projects take place monthly to help build a sense of giving and support. Examples include donating to various charities, both local and national; collecting food for the local food pantry; making cards and collecting items for soldiers fighting overseas; singing at Friendship House; making crafts and cards for the Grand Rapids Veterans Home; and making crafts for the residents at Green Acres, Long Term Care and Mission Point of Greenville. Students have collected items for Clay Street Center, have participated in the national Smiles for Life campaign, and write notes and make crafts for members of the parish who cannot attend Mass because of health reasons. Our donation efforts also include relief when a natural disaster occurs.
ANNUAL FUNDRAISERS
• WARRIOR 52 WEEKLY RAFFLE August to December Weekly raffle with a prize of $250 per week. This has generated $8,000 to $10,000 per year. This was cancelled this year due to COVID-19.
HOW YOU CAN HELP We need your financial help! The need is great as we continue to provide a faithbased education for our students.
FAST FACTS
• We are also in the process of replacing old textbooks, including social studies, grammar and math.
• St. Charles Catholic School began as St. Charles Academy in 1919 in the Slaght family home that stood on the site of the school’s current playground. However, in 1927, the school closed due to lack of enrollment. In 1946, the Rev. Anthony Bourdow reopened the parish school. Classes were held on the first floor of the convent, which was located on the corner of Benton and Franklin streets. In 1956, a modern, five-classroom school opened on Franklin Street. In 1963, two more classrooms and a gymnasium were added. In 1997-1998, the lower level of the new church added two additional classrooms, a music room, and additional space for school and parish use.
• Portable sink for the preschool classroom
• St. Charles Catholic School is accredited by the Michigan Association of Non-Public Schools.
• We would love to enhance our science program for the sixth through eighth graders, with the plan of adding a STEM lab. • To help our youngest learners understand the Mass, we also would love to have an area designated to an Atrium, a hands-on space for children to see, hear, and celebrate the most essential mysteries of our Catholic faith.
• The bathrooms in the oldest part of the school need an upgrade.
• St. Charles Catholic School accepts students of all faiths.
CONTACT INFORMATION
502 S. Franklin St., Greenville, MI 48848 616-754-3416 www.saintscjm.com/school
BOARD MEMBERS Katey Johnson Larry Kassuba Susan Harrington Andrew Havens Alan Havens Indira Smith
Mary McNees Debra Whalen Daniel Rivera Rev. James Wyse Margaret Karpus
• AUCTION/DINNER EVENT Fall or Spring Held yearly or bi-yearly generating $25,000 to $30,000. This was cancelled this year due to COVID-19. 28
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Faith
Academics
Service
St. Charles School is a Catholic community of faith, academics, and service for all. Students pray together daily, participate in Mass weekly, work to the best of their abilities to excel in academics, and give of themselves through various service and charity projects.
PRESCHOOL - 8TH GRADE 502 S. Franklin St., Greenville, MI, 48838 | (616) 754-3416 https://saintscjm.com/school/ 2020
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Central Montcalm Community Foundation WHAT WE DO FAST FACTS
• The Central Montcalm Public School Foundation was started in 1992 and was led by Tom Mall. • In 1998, the foundation members applied for and were granted the right to become a community foundation. • Our yearly golf outing and Big Bash continually raise more money each year.
• In the first five years, $30,000.00 was raised. Our financial worth is currently almost $1.8 million.
CONTACT INFORMATION
PO Box 128, Stanton, MI 48888 989-289-2312 diane@cmcommunityfoundation.org cmcommunityfoundation.org
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ginger Gurecki........................................... President Bill Simpson Jr.................................... Vice President Doug Seymour........................................... Treasurer Mary Miel..................................................... Secretary Kristy Thwaites.............................................. Director Steve Russell.................................................. Director Sue Kearney...................................................Director. Amy Meinhardt............................................. Director Franz Mogdis.................................................Director. Jeni Williams................................................. Director Mark Grossbauer..........................................Director. Heather Jacoby............................................ Director Curtis Holt...................................................... Director Kyle Hamlin.................................................... Director
GOALS
• To continue to grow our assets.
• To continue to provide scholarships and grants to the community.
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The Central Montcalm Community Foundation’s mission is to enhance the quality of life in the Central Montcalm area through income generated by gifts, bequests and estates contributed as endowments. • We provide scholarship and grant money yearly.
• We hold two large fundraising events yearly. • Slogan: Our Community, Our Commitment!
EVENTS AND FUNDRAISING
• BIG BASH A yearly event held in January We have music, food, silent auction, live auction and raffles going on throughout the night of the event. This year, we will be holding an online auction in February in lieu of our in person event. It will be advertised through our Facebook page. • GOLF OUTING July 30, 2021 at The Links at Bowen Lake
WAYS TO DONATE
• Name the Foundation as a beneficiary of life insurance policies. • Name the Foundation as a beneficiary on retirement accounts. • Create a charitable trust with the Foundation named as the charity. • Donate stock. • Donate a Required Minimum Distributions from an IRA. • Donate gifts of money through PayPal, check or cash.
You can access this information on our website, or feel free to contact a board member.
2020 GRANT RECIPIENTS
• Ronald McDonald House of West Michigan – Community Outreach • We Care For Kids Council – Family Fun Day Expo • New Beginnings - Job Coaching Services
• White Pine District Library - Mini Libraries
• Montcalm County Great Start Collaborative - Dolly Parton Imagination Library • White Pine District Library - Grab and Go Take Home Book Pack Program • Central Montcalm Upper Elementary Clothes Closet
• Central Montcalm Elementary Classroom Alternatives
• Central Montcalm Upper Elementary - Tier 1 Interventions
• Michigan State University College Advising Corps - College Decision Day Event • Central Montcalm High School Student Council Board - Courtyard Classroom • Central Montcalm High School Band Uniforms
2020 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS • Bill Thwaites Scholarship - Tiia Chambers, Dillon Weston and Andrew Johnson • Victor Beal Scholarship - Waylon DeJohn, McKenna Bowen and Taylor Collier • Jackie VanderSteen Scholarship - Caitlin Miller • Leo Gurecki Scholarship - Mia Morgan
• Harold Springsteen Scholarship - Camryn Peterman • Ernest and Nancy Rogers Scholarship – Jessica Tanner • Judith and Lloyd Hansen Scholarship – Aiden Train
• Kevin Seymour Scholarship – Asher Vissman • Ronald Burkholder Scholarship – Mason Wellman • Korson Family Scholarship – Anna Lake • Doug and Nancy Chapin Scholarship – Dillon Weston
• Isabella Bank Scholarship – Trenton Shaffer • CMCF Education Scholarship – Tiia Chambers, Kaitlynn Naert and Anna Loew
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Please help us make the most of this generous matching challenge by sharing this post or by making a donation. We thank you for your continued support!
The Board of Directors of the Community Foundation thank the many individuals, families and organizations who have chosen to support our vision in the past. We have grown our financial worth from a small amount of money in 1993 to almost $1.8 million in 2020. The CMCF is excited to announce that Tom and Cathy Mall, (Tom was a founding member of CMCF), has challenged us to a donation match campaign.
This would not be possible without the wonderful support we have received from the Central Montcalm Community and supporters/friends of the Community.
Donations received between now and December 31, 2020 will be matched dollar for dollar, with a maximum match amount of $30,000. our donation can be applied towards any of our endowments/scholarships to be eligible for this match. To see a list of current endowments and scholarships, please visit: http://cmcommunity foundation.org/ endowments/. A donation form can also be found on the endowments page if you wish to mail your donation. Donations can be made by mail or by PayPal by visiting http:// cmcommunityfoundation. org/donate/.
Please help us make the most of this generous matching challenge by making a donation. We thank you for your continued support!
Mary Ellen Clery, former Executive Director of the We Care for Kids Council, discusses how the Council’s grant money was used to benefit children and families in Montcalm County. Central Montcalm Upper Elementary 5th Grade Cooking Club Students, Christian Bennett and Kelsey Minikey thank the Foundation for the grant money that made the Cooking Club possible. They prepared dessert for the Foundation Directors and guests. 275833
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“Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” –Desmond Tutu
START CLOSE TO HOME
During this time of social distancing, let your neighbors know you’re there to help. Offer to shovel their sidewalk, take out their trash, pick up groceries - whatever kindness and help you can offer.
Giving doesn’t have to be complicated. Try these simple ideas to get started and challenge your friends to do the same.
VOLUNTEER FOR A CAUSE IMPORTANT TO YOU There are a lot of virtual and socially-distanced ways to give your time and expertise to organizations providing critical services and support.
SHARE AN ACT OF KINDNESS
SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES Many of our local businesses have been hit very hard by the pandemic. Support these businesses by shopping, dining and hiring their services.
Offer a simple wave or hello, pay for someone else’s meal, post a positive message of encouragement. Small gestures go a long way in creating a better day and remind us that we’re all in this together.
Share how you’re giving back by using the hashtag #GivingTuesday and join in a global wave of good!
