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Youth Day of Caring 2013
On Friday April, 26, nearly 500 students from across Battle Creek reported to Full Blast Water Park where they headed into the community for a day of volunteering. The effort is an annual United Way HandsOn event during national volunteer week called Youth Day of Caring. This year’s event was the largest yet, with more…
Read MoreStaff Leaders Conference
I want to share my perspective on the recent United Way Worldwide Staff Leadership Conference in Indianapolis. And I’ll start by pointing to the stars. There’s an incredible episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine titled “The Visitor”—don’t watch it without tissues nearby; you’ve been warned! The main character, Ben Sisko, counsels his aspiring-writer son,…
Read MoreOut of the Shadows: ASK and Children’s Mental Health Awareness
I had the good fortune to spend some time at Advocacy Services for Kids (ASK) this afternoon. ASK helps parents navigate the often challenging children’s mental health system and also teaches parents how to best support and advocate for their child in a variety of situations. We’re honored that ASK will be our May feature…
Read MoreJeff
“IT DOESN’T TAKE MUCH MORE THAN A PHONE CALL AND A COUPLE OF VOLUNTEERS.”
Read MoreBradshaws
“WE’RE HOLDING OUR OWN NOW. OUR HEADS ARE FINALLY ABOVE WATER.”
Read MoreCharmica
“NOW I’M ON MY WAY. I FEEL GOOD ABOUT MYSELF. I FEEL LIKE I CAN BE A PROVIDER FOR MY CHILDREN.”
Read MoreFanny
“I WANT TO GIVE HER THE BEST START POSSIBLE BECAUSE SHE LOVES TO LEARN AND WE WANT TO KEEP FEEDING THAT LOVE.”
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