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One Week, 1,000 Acts of Care: Volunteer with us for United Way Days
Strong communities are built when people show up for one another, and United Way Days offers an opportunity to do exactly that. United Way Days, set for Oct. 26–30, will unite community members, nonprofits and businesses through volunteer opportunities and a challenge to complete 1,000 Acts of Care in one week. Participants can join individually,…
Read MoreThe 2023/24 Volunteer of the Year Awards
LANSING – April brought National Volunteer Month, and United Way of South Central Michigan, in partnership with Fox 47 News and WLNS TV6 celebrated with the 2023 Capital Area Volunteer of the Year Awards. Nominees, nominators, and community members gathered April 24 at the Marshall Street Armory in Lansing to watch a previously recorded video…
Read MoreNominations Open for Capital Area Volunteer of the Year
Annually, the United Way of South Central Michigan-Capital Area Volunteer Center recognizes community volunteers for their significant impact on nonprofits in the Clinton, Eaton and Ingham counties through their gifts of time and talent. These awards recognize individuals who provide valuable volunteerism to our community through their dedication and hard work, making a difference in…
Read MoreNominations open for Capital Area Volunteer of the Year
Annually, the United Way of South Central Michigan-Capital Area Volunteer Center recognizes community volunteers for their significant impact on nonprofits in the Clinton, Eaton and Ingham counties through their gifts of time and talent. These awards recognize individuals who provide valuable volunteerism to our community through their dedication and hard work, making a difference in…
Read MoreMartin Luther King Jr. Day of Service: 2023
In 1994, Congress passed the King Holiday and Service Act, designating the Martin Luther King Jr. Federal Holiday as a national day of service. Taking place each year on the third Monday in January, the MLK Day of Service is the only federal holiday observed as such. The MLK Day of Service calls for Americans…
Read MoreWays to Celebrate MLK Day 2022
In 1994, Congress passed the King Holiday and Service Act, designating the Martin Luther King Jr. Federal Holiday as a national day of service. Taking place each year on the third Monday in January, the MLK Day of Service is the only federal holiday observed as such. The MLK Day of Service calls for Americans…
Read MoreStudents Give Back on Youth Day of Caring
The students, from 10 different schools and organizations, gathered at Full Blast for our 11th Annual Youth Day of Caring before deploying to 19 different community agencies.
Read MoreBattle Creek Area Students to Take Part in Youth Day of Caring
On Friday, May 17, more than 300 Calhoun County high school students will set a powerful example of making a difference through volunteerism Students from 10 area schools and organizations will take part in the 11th annual Youth Day of Caring. Volunteer groups, ranging in size from five to 75 high schoolers, will spend the…
Read MoreSTAR Awards, B.C. Community Volunteer Awards To Merge
The tradition of celebrating volunteerism in Battle Creek and Kalamazoo will continue, with some exciting changes.
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