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The United Way of Isabella County exists to address community needs by
supporting agencies that support:
- Basic Needs
- Education
- Economic Self Sufficiency
STUFF THE BUS
On Friday, August 20 from 10am to 5pm in the Kmart / JC Penney
Plaza, community members are invited to "Stuff the Bus" with
back-to-school supplies for children in need in
Isabella County. Beal City Public Schools will be providing the bus.
There will also be various discounts and sales offered by retailers in
the plaza during the weekend, August 21- August 23.
Volunteer of the week
This week’s Volunteer of the Week honor goes out to
Jodi Stuber.
Jodi Stuber is co-founder and director of HopeWell Ranch. HopeWell Ranch
is a non-profit organization that desires, through the use of rescued
horses to reach out to children and people who may have emotional,
spiritual, physical and social needs. The ranch serves children from age
5 to adults, by pairing an individual with a caring staff member and an
equine counselor so their time is just their own. HopeWell Ranch also
serves the entire family. Many siblings have joined the program and
parents receive support through the Parents Supporting Parents Group
that meets monthly to discuss topics unique to their family's situation.
Volunteer opportunities are plentiful at HopeWell Ranch. There is a
Junior Volunteer Program for ages 12-18 as well as an Adult Volunteer
program. The ranch also offers internship opportunities for CMU students
in all aspects of work performed at the ranch.
HopeWell Ranch has the Cowboy Ball coming up on October 2, 2010. It is a
fundraiser which includes dinner, an auction and dancing. All proceeds
will go to support the ranch.
Jodi Stuber, we thank you for your dedication
to our community.
Congratulations on being Volunteer of the Week!
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RIDE UNITED is a family friendly event to kick off the 2010 United
Way Campaign. On September 11, 2010, we will celebrate our perseverance
through the tough economy by uniting as a community to bring focus to
our neighbors in need.
Join us for a 3-mile Family Fun Ride from Island Park through the
downtown
Mt. Pleasant trails. Lunch, T-shirts, and activities for kids will be
provided with a $5 individual or $20 family registration.
Kids activities will include:
Snow cones & popcorn
Crafts
Bicycle helmet giveaways
Temporary tattoos
Balloons
Dunk tank throws to soak local celebrities
And much, much more!
For the more experienced rider, join the 100-mile ride from Kentwood, MI
(Kent County) to Island Park in Mt. Pleasant . This planned and
monitored route for $30 includes lunch and t-shirt.
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