The Heart of West Michigan United Way Schools of Hope Program is improving the literacy skills of more than 400 students in Grand Rapids Public Schools. The Schools of Hope Program pairs volunteer reading tutors with students in grades 1-3 who are behind in reading. Each students works one-on-one with the same tutor once a…
The mission of the Build Guild is: “Bringing people together to take action, whether near or far, to help make and restore homes for those who need a hand.” The group has worked with the Partners in Housing Program at Family Promise of Grand Rapids and traveled as far as Texas and for disaster relief…
We are seeking individuals who are willing to volunteer their time to deliver meals to frail and homebound senior citizens in the Huron, Sanilac and Tuscola Counties. Mileage is reimbursed at the rate of 50.5 cents per mile, plus your meal is provided.
The Commodity Food Distribution program is in need of individuals willing to volunteer their time to pack commodity food boxes. The Commodity Food Distribution program is geared towards improving the health of low-income individuals at least 60 years of age by supplementing their diets with nutritious USDA Foods.
The Thumb Area Assault Crisis Center, a program of the Human Development Commission, is seeking individuals who would like to volunteer their time to assist with shelter activities and assist survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
The Foster Grandparent program is seeking individuals age 55+ who live on a fixed income, who would enjoy helping children in local schools.
Assist with TNR operations.
We build and stock more than 20 Little Free Libraries at locations around Adrian to promote literacy.
Buddy Benches are installed at each elementary school playground in the Adrian Public Schools district and Madison Elementary. The benches provide a special place to go for a student needing a friend.
Members pack more than 300 snack sacks a week for students in need at 6 elementary/middle school buildings at Adrian and Madison Schools.