AUGUST NEEDS

Posted on August 9, 2010 by dennissullivan

Need knows no season

Get Up! Get Walking! Get Healthy!

Posted on June 7, 2010 by chriskanta

Join the free Healthy Communities Walking Program and Get Up! Get Walking! Get Healthy!
The participants of the Walking Program are walking their way to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.  The program is designed to give  rewards as participants make a virtual trek to the Bridge and beyond.
Those who sign on, keep track of their own progress [...]

Grass Lake Sanctuary Celebration

Posted on June 7, 2010 by chriskanta

Come celebrate Earth Connections Day 2010 at the Grass Lake Sanctuary, Saturday June 19th from 12 – 6 p.m.  The Grass Lake Sanctuary is a beautiful 145 acre retreat sanctuary located in Manchester, 5 miles south of Chelsea on Grass Lake Road.
This event will have a variety of fun things to do such as:

Hay rides
Outdoor [...]

Parents Who Host Lose the Most

Posted on June 4, 2010 by chriskanta

Don’t be a party to teenage drinking.  Refuse to supply alcohol to anyone under 21. It is illegal to host or allow teen drinking parties in your home.
Every day 7,000 people under the age of 16 have their first drink of alcohol.  Combat early drinking by:

Be at home when your teen has a party
Make sure [...]

7th Annual Golf Outing Fundraiser, June 16

Posted on June 4, 2010 by chriskanta

Calling all Golfers!  Join the fun on June 16 at Pierce Lake Golf Course in Chelsea, MI for the Manchester Chamber of Commerce (MACC) and Community Resource Center (CRC) charity golf outing.
Check-in is at 8 a.m. in this four-person scramble. Cost: $95 Single; $380 Foursome.  Price includes 18 holes w/cart and Roasted Chicken Dinner.
Great prizes [...]

Free Tax Asssistance

Posted on February 12, 2010 by chriskanta

Local  Tax Assistance
The CRC will offer opportunities for individuals to receive free tax assistance on two occasions: February 26 & March 20.  Certified IRS Volunteers will be available on an appointment basis for this service. In addition, this service may help eligible people take advantage of the Earned Income Tax Credit.  Anyone who earned $48,279 [...]

Early Childhood Extravaganza

Posted on February 12, 2010 by chriskanta

Free bike helmets were offered at the 2009 Extravaganza by the CRC from proceeds of Kiwanis Crazy Cash Night
Organizations from the Manchester Community Schools‘ Ackerson building including the Community Resource Center, will host their third annual Early Childhood Extravaganza on Thursday, March 18th from 2-7:30pm at 410 City Road, in Manchester.

This event is to [...]

January/February Needs at CRC

Posted on January 27, 2010 by dennissullivan

Happy 2010! With the coming of the new year, many volunteer opportunities have come across the desk of the Community Resource Center. Sharing time and talents is what makes Manchester such a friendly town to live in. If you have a unique skill that you would like to share, please call or [...]

Manchester as a Relay for Life Site

Posted on January 27, 2010 by dennissullivan

The American Cancer Society would like Manchester to consider hosting Relay For Life, a fundraiser benefitting the American Cancer Society and the fight against cancer. Initially, they are hoping to increase the number of Manchester teams that take part in the Relay for Life of Chelsea. The long range goal is to [...]

December Needs at CRC

Posted on December 4, 2009 by dennissullivan

The following are community needs for the month of December. If you can help out in any way, it would be very much appreciated.
As always, monetary gifts can always be put to good use when unexpected needs arise. (Checks can be made out to Manchester Community Resource Center and mailed to P.O Box [...]