United Way of the Lakeshore

United Way of the Lakeshore Our Mission: Uniting to inspire change and build thriving communities. Visit our website to get involved today!

Our Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program serves over 6,000 children locally. Each month a child receives a book in the mail to read. This program makes a difference in a child's life by learning more words & spending quality time with their family.

What does it mean to show up for your community?Sometimes it means grabbing a pair of work gloves.Sometimes it means sit...
09/09/2026

What does it mean to show up for your community?

Sometimes it means grabbing a pair of work gloves.
Sometimes it means sitting down and listening to a veteran tell their story.
Sometimes it means giving a few hours simply because something in your community needs to be done.

On Friday, September 25, we're giving Newaygo County three ways to show up during Day of Caring.

🌿 Camp Newaygo Wetland Trail
🎖️ Veterans History Project
🇺🇸 Veteran Headstone Cleaning

We'll provide breakfast, lunch, and the opportunity. You bring the willingness to help. United is the Way we show up.

Register: https://www.unitedwaylakeshore.org/day-caring

Thinking about joining us Friday? Here's what your Day of Caring will look like!☕ 8:00 AM – Breakfast and morning stretc...
09/08/2026

Thinking about joining us Friday? Here's what your Day of Caring will look like!

☕ 8:00 AM – Breakfast and morning stretches at Oceana Council on Aging
👋 Morning – Meet your fellow volunteers, get project instructions, and prepare for the day
🚗 9:15 AM – Head out to volunteer sites
💙 9:30 AM – Roll up your sleeves and get to work
🥪 12:00–12:40 PM – Lunch delivered directly to each volunteer site
🙌 2:00–3:00 PM – Wrap up a day of service and see what your team accomplished

We'll provide breakfast, lunch, projects, and purpose. You bring the helping hands.

Individuals and teams are still welcome to register! Join Day of Caring at https://www.unitedwaylakeshore.org/day-caring

Happy Labor Day from United Way of the Lakeshore! ❤️Today, we celebrate the working people whose time, talent, and dedic...
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from United Way of the Lakeshore! ❤️

Today, we celebrate the working people whose time, talent, and dedication help our communities thrive. From educators and first responders to skilled tradespeople, healthcare workers, service professionals, and so many others, every day you help keep the Lakeshore moving forward.

We’re especially grateful for our longstanding partnerships with organized labor and the working people who give back through volunteering, workplace campaigns, and service to their neighbors.

However you’re spending the holiday, we hope you have a safe and restful Labor Day. Thank you for all you do for our community!

When neighbors need a hand, our community shows up. ❤️Families at Mona Lake Mobile Home Park continue navigating an unex...
09/06/2026

When neighbors need a hand, our community shows up. ❤️

Families at Mona Lake Mobile Home Park continue navigating an unexpected transition following notice that the park is closing. Last Thursday, Public Health - Muskegon County brought organizations together for a resource event connecting residents with housing, moving, legal, school, senior, and other support.

United Way was proud to help through our Volunteer Center, and our neighbors answered the call. Within just a few hours, every volunteer spot needed for setup and tear down was filled! A huge thank-you to Public Health for leading this response and to every volunteer who stepped up to help.

Labor Day is a time to celebrate the working people who have helped build and strengthen our communities! United Way of ...
09/05/2026

Labor Day is a time to celebrate the working people who have helped build and strengthen our communities! United Way of the Lakeshore is proud of our longstanding partnership with organized labor and the West Michigan United Labor group. Join us for the **Annual Labor Day Parade on Monday, September 7, at 11:00 a.m. in Downtown Muskegon**, followed by a community celebration at Hackley Park.

And a shoutout to Newaygo County! The Newaygo Magna Mirrors Logging Festival Parade steps off Sunday, September 6, at 1:00 p.m. in Downtown Newaygo.

Here’s to a weekend celebrating the people who keep our communities moving forward!

We’re excited to welcome David Elliot as United Way of the Lakeshore’s new Volunteer Center Coordinator! Originally from...
09/04/2026

We’re excited to welcome David Elliot as United Way of the Lakeshore’s new Volunteer Center Coordinator! Originally from Galesburg, Dave has called Fruitport home since 2010, where he lives with his wife and their seven children.

A Western Michigan University graduate with a degree in Education, Dave brings experience from the nonprofit human services field, including work with Kalamazoo Family and Children’s Services, Easter Seals Arc, and Hope Network. Service has remained a constant throughout his life. Dave has served as a firefighter and first responder, in youth ministry, nonprofit board member, and longtime youth sports coach, working with his own children and dozens of other young people over the years. When he’s not serving or volunteering, you’ll likely find him enjoying the outdoors, including hunting and other outdoor recreation.

Now, Dave is bringing that lifelong commitment to service to our Volunteer Center, helping connect neighbors across the Lakeshore with opportunities to give their time and talents. Please join us in giving Dave a warm United Way welcome!

Oceana County, we're ONE WEEK away! On September 11, we're trading our regular Friday routines for a day of service.And ...
09/04/2026

Oceana County, we're ONE WEEK away! On September 11, we're trading our regular Friday routines for a day of service.

And there's still room for you.

Grab your coworkers. Bring your service club. Recruit your friends. Or simply sign yourself up and meet some new neighbors along the way.

Together, we'll:

🦅Preserve veterans' stories
🦅Care for veterans' headstones
🦅Build American Flag Retirement Boxes
And potentially take on additional projects as our volunteer team grows!

We'll kick things off with breakfast and morning stretches at the Oceana Council on Aging before heading out to our project sites. Lunch will also be delivered to volunteers at each site.

One week. One community. One meaningful way to remember through service. Register for Day of Caring https://www.unitedwaylakeshore.org/day-caring

Fresh food. No cost. Community powered. Join us at Spitler Elementary (Hart Public Schools) on Friday, September 18, at ...
09/03/2026

Fresh food. No cost. Community powered. Join us at Spitler Elementary (Hart Public Schools) on Friday, September 18, at 5:00 PM for the Oceana County Mobile Food Pantry.

Feeding America West Michigan provides fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy products, and other staple items. United Way of the Lakeshore coordinates local volunteers to help ensure families are welcomed with dignity and care.

This distribution is supported by Hart Rotary Club 2799, investing in stability and food access right here in Oceana County.

No registration required.
Please check our website before traveling in case of weather updates. https://www.unitedwaylakeshore.org/oceana-county-sponsored-mobile-food-pantries
When neighbors show up for neighbors, our whole community is stronger.

🚨 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TOMORROW!Families at Mona Lake Mobile Home Park are navigating an unexpected transition after receiv...
09/02/2026

🚨 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TOMORROW!

Families at Mona Lake Mobile Home Park are navigating an unexpected transition after receiving notice that the park will be closing. Local organizations are coming together tomorrow, Thursday, September 3, to connect residents with information, resources, and support.

We’re helping spread the word for a few extra hands to make the resource event possible!

8 Setup Volunteers Needed | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

5 Tear Down Volunteers Needed | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Mona Lake Mobile Home Park, Norton Shores

Have an hour or two to lend a hand? Sign up to volunteer here:https://bit.ly/VolunteerMonaLake26

Please share to help us fill these spots quickly! ❤️ A huge thank you to the Public Health - Muskegon County, which quickly coordinated this resource event for tomorrow, Thursday, September 3.

🦁🏈 WE’RE IN THE FINAL DRIVE! 🏈🦁 There’s still time to make your play for TWO Detroit Lions First Regular Season Game ti...
09/02/2026

🦁🏈 WE’RE IN THE FINAL DRIVE! 🏈🦁 There’s still time to make your play for TWO Detroit Lions First Regular Season Game tickets, but the clock is running down!

Picture yourself at Ford Field:

🎟️ Section 128, Row 34
🏈 Just off the 40-yard line
💰 $800 estimated package value

Even better? Your bid supports United Way of the Lakeshore and helps us continue building stronger communities right here at home. 💙 We couldn’t do this without the generosity of The Mart Dock, who donated these AMAZING tickets. Thank you, The Mart Dock, for continuing to show up for United Way and our community!

The end zone is in sight. Don’t stop now!

👉 MAKE YOUR BID: https://bit.ly/Lions4UWLSept1326 One Pride. One Community. United is the Way.

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