The “Stuff your Stocking” event will take place this Saturday, December 21 from 9am-2pm at Ballenger Field house on the campus of Mott Community College. At this event, children will receive support for the holidays and the second half of the school year.
National Wreaths Across America Day is a movement to cover all veterans’ grave markers with a Christmas wreath. The observance is designated annually on a Saturday in December by Congress. The mission is to remember and honor veterans and to teach children about the sacrifices made by veterans and their families to preserve our freedoms.
Hurley Medical Center will once again host the Glow for Miracles event taking place next week, December 17 at 6pm. It is the only Glow for Miracles event in mid-Michigan this season.
Once again, Skaff customers and four local charities were big beneficiaries in the annual four-day Save & Share sale that took place at Skaff Nov. 29-Dec. 2. According to a recently released statement, the community’s response to the event was overwhelming.
The Ascension Genesys Foundation invites families and friends to honor the memory of departed loved ones and to celebrate those closest to us during the holiday season. The Tree of Love, a 30-foot tower of 700 live poinsettias, symbolizes strength, courage and memories of loved ones. The majestic poinsettia plant reminds us to never overlook the magic in life.
First there is Black Friday, then Cyber Monday. The big day, however, is GivingTuesday, which is Tuesday, Dec. 3 for 2019. GivingTuesday, held on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities. It was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past seven years, this idea has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.
Join Whaley Children’s Center for the party of the year! The 35th annual World’s Greatest Office Party presented by Bossman Construction will be held at the Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center on Friday, Dec. 6, from 7pm to midnight. It is one of three major annual events Whaley Children’s Center hosts to help fund its nationally accredited residential and clinical programs for children who have suffered from abuse and neglect.
The Ally Challenge is bringing more than great golf to Genesee County. After raising just over $800,000 for charity in its inaugural year, the Ally Challenge nearly doubled the effort this year with over $1.5 million raised.
Whaley Children’s Center is receiving a $100,000 donation from the Kristy Lynn Berkelbaugh Memorial Fund. According at a statement released by WCC, the funds will go toward children’s needs including but not limited to education, medical, extracurricular activities and holidays.
What can you do to help make the world a better place? Be kind!
Let no child be forgotten! The eight-week enrollment period has begun for The Old Newsboys (ONB) of Flint annual Christmas Box Program. The Christmas Box Program is designed to be a safety net to provide gifts to children (birth-age 18 if still in high school) who are low income or have special circumstances during the holidays and who might otherwise go without. The Program provides a time frame for parents or legal guardians to enroll their child to receive a gift before the holidays.
This Saturday, Sloan Museum at Courtland Center plays host to the Big Brothers Big Sisters Diamond Jubilee! At 6pm, join community leaders, bigs, littles and others as they pay tribute to those organizations, individuals and businesses that have helped Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flint and Genesee County be successful in their endeavors. The night will consist of a meet & greet followed by a dinner, entertainment and an awards ceremony. Attendees are welcome to tour the Sloan Museum exhibits!
