Browsing articles from "August, 2011"

Donate Items for Homeless Veterans

Aug 24, 2011 // by Amanda Reel // Volunteering // No Comments

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is taking decisive action to end Veteran homelessness in five years. All veterans at risk for homelessness or attempting to exit homelessness must have easy access to programs and services.

In observance of the 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, help to support local homeless veterans transitioning to housing by donating personal care items to the Battle Creek VA Medical Center.

The following items are needed:

Kitchen Items:

Brooms
Cleaning supplies
Non-perishable food
Plates/bowls/cups
Paper towels
Dish soap
Dish towels
Wash basin
Other kitchen cleaning supplies

Bathroom items:

Bar soap
Hand towels
Bath towels
Toilet paper
Shower mat
Body lotion
Toilet bowl cleaner
Bathroom cleaning supplies

Donation supplies can be dropped off at the following locations through September 10:

Battle Creek VA Medical Center
5500 Armstrong Rd, Battle Creek

Volunteer Kalamazoo
709-A S. Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo

Join us for a Special Surprise Announcement on September 1!

Aug 24, 2011 // by Amanda Reel // Volunteering // No Comments

Where: Greater Kalamazoo United Way Board Room, 709 S. Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo

When: Thursday, September 1, 10:30am

What: If we told you, it wouldn’t be a surprise!

RSVP: Chris Sizemore, 269.492.3720, via email or Facebook event

On September 1, the Volunteer Center of Greater Kalamazoo’s leadership will announce an organizational change that has been taking shape over the last year, but culminates with a major change on September 1, 2011. The strategy will better leverage the organization’s efforts to promote greater civic engagement and increased volunteerism in the Greater Kalamazoo community.

The event will include a presentation to last approximately 15 minutes, followed by a question and answer session. The event will conclude with light refreshments, an opportunity to win prizes (including tickets to a Farm to Fork Dinner and gift card from Food Dance!) and challenge to the community to get “hands on” with volunteerism.

We hope to see you there!

BoardConnect: Serving on a Nonprofit Board

Aug 11, 2011 // by Libby // Calendar // No Comments

Learn how to attract high performance board members and master the tools needed for board member recruitment and education. Includes registration for BoardConnect’s matching services and boardnetUSA, a national online database that connects candidates and nonprofits.