Join us as we visit the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans to thank those that served our country and to spend quality time reminiscing and fellowshipping.
This committee oversees the planning and implementation of events. This committee will serve an important function in communicating with other committees regarding funds, volunteers, and assets available for each event. The events committee is also be responsible for quality control of events to ensure that each fundraiser, show, or program reflects highly on PAAC.
This committee takes on the task of public relations and other communications for the organization. This includes press releases, social media planning, and marketing. More importantly this committee will reach out to and follow up with Donors, Members, and Sponsors to build relationships and increase funds. This committee will also communicate with volunteers to build…
Lend a hand for an hour or come every Sunday in June, every helping hand makes a difference. Projects will include: We’re having the back wall of the Annex fixed, so we need to clean the “back yard” and move everything inside away from the wall. We’ll be taking this opportunity to remove more trash…
Our group of volunteers, including Floyd Church of God and Holy Family Episcopal Church, are the second-third by identifying what’s needed, organizing the items, searching out new donors and storing our quality goods before placement.
Finding individuals and organizations who are willing to take the time to sort through their gently used items, purchase new items or provide a monetary donation is one third of what makes the Midland County Foster Closet successful.
These are great because they can consist of a specific kind of item such as toiletries or books but also can be more universal. Either way your generosity is appreciated.
No one understands the questions and concerns of a U.S. military veteran more than a fellow veteran or active duty personnel. That’s why we have developed the Vets-to-Vets program, in which volunteers with similar backgrounds can meet with and assist in the care of U.S. military veteran patients.
Our volunteers offer support, companionship and practical, compassionate help. Some interact directly with patients and families. The tasks of volunteers may include: staying with patients so family members can get a much-needed rest. Reading, or providing a comforting touch, playing or singing soothing music to patients, keeping vigil with patients in their final hours, providing…
This is what makes our success is the foster families that are in need of help, either once or ten times since they can come as many times as they need. Without them, the children would not have a place to stay in their time of need.