Senior Meals on Wheels program will distribute 400 holiday boxes for Kent County Seniors in December. They need your help in supplying homemade scarves or hats for their baskets this year. They would like them to be colors that can be for both male and female. Can you help? Here is the contact information: Agency: [...]
Monthly Archives: September 2009
Social Justice Information
September 23, 2009 – 10:17 am
Interested in social justice? A lot of great information is available in the recent newsletter from the Christian Reformed Church Office of Social Justice. To view this information about upcoming webinars or events, check out the OSJ News.
2009 County Wide Food Drive is a Success!
September 22, 2009 – 2:28 pm
TONS of THANKS to all who helped collect over 85 tons of food for the 2009 County Wide Food Drive…and we’re still counting!! Special thanks to our generous community, the media, and over 1,000 volunteers who made the 13th Annual CWFD a major success! We appreciate all of your hard work!
Farmers Markets
September 16, 2009 – 8:28 am
“Farmers Markets are a great place to purchase fresh Michigan produce and to connect with local farmers and your community. Everyone should have access to fresh, healthy, local food. That’s why so many Farmers Markets now accept Bridge Cards. Come experience the market and purchase fresh Michigan produce for yourself and your family!” Click here [...]
Hunger Action Month
September 4, 2009 – 9:23 am
September is Hunger Action Month, which is an initiative aimed at helping raise awareness of hunger in America. This initiative is sponsored by Feeding America, the nation’s largest hunger-relief charity. There are many ways for families or communities to get involved. Find out how you can help by clicking here!
Kids Can Make a Difference
September 1, 2009 – 10:00 am
Kids Can Make a Difference is a program that “inspires kids to end hunger and poverty in their communities, their country, and their world.” Check out the Summer 2009 Newsletter, which is packed with great information about poverty, training for teachers, book reviews, and more. For more information about this organization, visit their website.
World Hunger Sunday
September 1, 2009 – 9:44 am
The Christian Reformed World Relief Committee (CRWRC) is gearing up for World Hunger Sunday by promoting education on world hunger for the weeks leading up to November 1st. There are a number of resources and information available on their website, including prayer suggestions and resources for children. The CRWRC is also promoting a World Hunger [...]