Tuesday, October 13, 2009

HSCB Hires New Coordinator

Manistee County Human Services Collaborative Body hires Sharron Lemmer as its new coordinator. Sharron, a past United Way of Manistee County Director, repalces Judy Crockett, who has been the HSCB coordinator for the past two years. Judy is moving on to a position with a high impact marketing company in Denver.

"I am pleased that Sharron is able to step directly into this position," said Crockett. "She has significant knowledge of the health and human resources in Manistee County."

Lemmer will assume her new role October 19.

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Box Village Friday Oct. 9


Ever wonder what it is like to be HOMELESS? Join Manistee County youth as they take to the street and spend the night in cardboard boxes at the Seng lot located on the west end of River Street near the fountain in Manistee. The BOX VILLAGE will set up at 6pm. The public is invited to stop down and be part of this event for Poverty Week in Manistee County.


Events at the BOX VILLAGE include a soup kitchen, barrel fires, free movies on homelessness, and other events.


It is not too late to sign up to participate. Simply contact Casman Academy or the Staircase Youth Services office - - both located on Ninth Street in Manistee. 231-690-7367.
Adult volunteers are also welcome.

The Manistee County Human Services Collaborative Body has a number of activities planned for Poverty Reduction Awareness Week.

A link to the PRM week activities brochure can be found at the Manistee County web site. Anyone can access the information from any computer.http://www.manisteecountymi.gov/

The theme for the week is "In Their Shoes ....Helping Others - Helping Ourselves.

Get involved...attend one or more of the activities.