Thursday, September 17, 2009

PRM Week Schedule Complete

The brochure with details of the Manistee County Human Services Collaborative Body's Poverty Reduction Awareness Week activities is complete. October 4-11, 2009 has been proclaimed "Poverty Reduction Awareness Week" by the City of Manistee, the Manistee County Commissioners, the Alliance for Economic Success, the Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce, and other community groups. The theme of the week is "In Their Shoes - Helping Others - Helping Ourselves.

Activities planned included:

Sunday October 4, 2009
Kick-off Sunday Please worship as you choose. Develop an awareness, empathy, and compassion for those in need in our communities.

CROP Hunger Walk Fundraising walk. 25% of the dollars raised stay in Manistee County. 2pm. Meet at Senior Center on River Street, Manistee Contact Rev. Townsend 889-4311

Monday, October 5
Know your rights: Keep your money, Keep your home. Financial literacy training, counseling, resources, presentations. 6:30pm. City Council Chambers City Hall, Manistee. FREE. Contact Dan Scripps 517-373-0825

Tuesday, October 6
Project Homeless Connect Laundromat Project Learn about services available to families in need while getting help with the laundry! Free use of laundromat for homeless/at-risk individuals and families. Many local agencies will be on hand to help connect individuals and families to services. 8:45am -11:30am and again 4pm-7pm Will be held at Manistee Easy Wash, 156 Washington Street
Volunteers are needed to help with children, socializing, folding laundry, etc. Contact Linda 723-6201 ex18

Community Table Free meal and companionship. Faith-based meal assistance program. All are welcome. 5:30pm - 7pm. St. Joseph Parish Center 249 Sixth Street, Manistee. Contact Linda 723-9785

Urgent Care Walk in Clinic providing quality medical care to low income uninsured residents. Manistee Area Community Clinic Registration 4:30pm - 7pm - clients seen in order they are registered. Health Dept. 385 Third Street. 231-309-8940

Mittens for Michigan Donate new or gently used mittens/winterwear at Filer Credit Union locations all month Contact Denee 723-3400 ex 28

Wednesday, October 7
50/50 Sale at The Salvation Army thrift store. All clothing 50cents...everything else 50% off. 172 Memorial Drive (by Oleson's) 10am -5:30pm 723-6243

-How to Navigate Your Way to College Free. Two 1-1\2 hour sessions helping guide individuals through the process of starting and succeeding in college.10am Room 1 and again at 7pm Room 3 Education Center at West Shore Medical Center Parkdale Ave. Preregister Kareen 843-5899 or
Chad 843-5965

Thanks A Million Food Distribution
Brethren High School. Talk to you local service agency for details. One 50 pound order of free food per family. Limited to 200 families in need. Bring your own bags/basket/box.

Thursday October 8
Preparing a Personal Budget Learn to create a personal budget. Intro-duction and one-on-one help if desired. Free. WSCC in rec center 12:30-1:30 Preregister. Contact Ruth 843-5823

Donate quality used clothing, blankets, and bedding to a thrift store or shelter near you. Buy an extra can of tuna, chicken, or peanut butter and donate it to a food pantry in your community.

Volunteer Orientation Recruit, begin training for Love, INC family program volunteers 6pm-8pm St. Joseph Parish Center 6th Street, Manistee Contact Chris 723-6613

Friday, October 9
Free Bible Coffee Hour with Fr. Mike Bell, at The Grounds on Washington St. Topic: connection between the Bible and money (particularly debt, poverty, freedom, change). Every Friday in Oct. 10am-10:45 Contact 723-2078

Box Village Youth throughout Manistee County will take shelter all night in cardboard boxes. Includes soup kitchen homeless films, and other activities - open to the community for visiting. At the Seng lot, River Street, near the water fountain. Begins at 6pm. Contact Staircase Youth Services 690-7367

Perform a random act of kindness…

Saturday, October 10
Cans 'n Coats Collection Purchase extra Spartan groceries for The Salvation Army emergency food pantry while shopping at Glen's Market Manistee and drop off your donations before you leave. Also a drop off location for winter coats. 11am - 2pm. Contact Martie 723-6243

Sunday, October 11th
Thanksgiving Sunday Take time to worship as you choose today and give thanks for all we have, all we have given, and all we have learned this week. Count Your Blessings. Continue to share your gifts with those in need. Poverty can happen to anyone. Even you. Pay it forward.

These are some of the special events planned for Poverty Reduction Week. More may occur. Poverty is real in Manistee County. PRM Week is a program of the Manistee County HSCB.

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