Posted on July 2, 2009 by chriskanta

CRC Announces Volunteer Management Webinar
Interested in improving your effectiveness managing volunteers?  Mark your calendar and plan to attend the Volunteer Management Training Webinar to be held Friday, July 17th at 410 City Road, in the board room of the Ackerson Building.  The Michigan Nonprofit Association will present research-based best practices for volunteer recruitment, management, training [...]

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THANKS FOR ANOTHER GREAT GOLF OUTING

Posted on June 19, 2009 by karenberg

The Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce and the Community Resource Center held a successful 6th annual Golf Outing Fundraiser on Wednesday, June 10, at Hills’ Heart of the Lakes Course in Brooklyn. Cool dry weather, camaraderie, great food, prizes, and 18 holes of golf were enjoyed by our participating golfers and volunteers!
We achieved an 18% [...]

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Manchester Chicken Broil – Volunteers Needed

Posted on June 19, 2009 by karenberg

56th Manchester Chicken Broil
Thursday, July 16, 2009
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
For specific information go to  http://www.manchesterchickenbroil.org
Chicken Broil Pre Orders:  Man the CRC office phone to take large Chicken Broil carryout orders.  Shifts are Monday thru Thursday of Chicken Broil week (7/13 – 7/16).  Choose 9-12:30 or 12:30-4:00.

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Computer Equipment

Posted on June 19, 2009 by dennissullivan

CRC has a volunteer who is willing to accept post-Milennium Computers, monitors, keyboards, input devices (Mice, trackballs, etc) in working condition; for refurbishing and distribution to folks unable to afford a computer otherwise. Your data will be completely and discretely removed prior to distribution. Please call the CRC for details.

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Summer Recreation Program for 5-12 Year Olds

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Michael

The Community Resource Center in collaboration with the Manchester Community Schools Migrant Education Program has been awarded a $3000 grant for the Running Fit Program.  This grant has been made available through St. Joseph Mercy Saline Hospital from the Judy Ivan Healthy Communities Endowment.
The goal of the Running Fit Program is to promote healthy living [...]

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Employment Opportunities for 18-24 Year Olds

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Michael

Manchester Community Resource Center is able to employ 3 – 5 AmeriCorps VISTA workers for the summer in a community service project. Training sessions along with employment skills will be offered.  Screening and hiring will be done through the AACIL (Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living).  The job pays $7.40 an hour plus the possibility [...]

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Volunteers of the Month

Posted on May 11, 2009 by Michael

Kim Setzer, Vera Hutchenson, Gail Shadbolt, and Nikki Framand are weekly volunteers at the Community Resource Center Food Pantry. They pick up food from the Manchester Market, and also sort and shelf items donated to the pantry. They also check through the shelves for expired items, and take them to Sasha Farms.
These women give eight [...]

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Hope exists wherever seeds and soil and water can be found.

Posted on May 11, 2009 by Michael

Plant a Row for the Hungry is a national program that encourages local gardeners to fight hunger in their communities.  Locally, we can take part by growing and donating part of our harvest each year to the Community Resource Center Food Pantry.
 
Simply decide to grow a little more and donate that produce to the CRC.  [...]

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CRC To Present At 2nd Annual Manchester Community Business Expo

Posted on May 11, 2009 by Michael

The Community Resource Center will be present at the 2nd annual Manchester Community Business Expo, from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, June 4, 2009, along Adrian Street in Manchester. At our booth, we will present the services available from the CRC, and also the variety of ways people can help with our mission. [...]

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6th Annual MACC/CRC Golf Outing Event Planned

Posted on May 11, 2009 by Michael

 

The 6th Annual MACC/CRC (Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce/Community Resource Center) Golf Outing Event will be held beginning 8:00 AM, Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at Hills Heart of the Lakes Golf Course in Brooklyn. This is a major fundraiser for both organizations, and includes a round of golf, cart, hot dogs, drinks, and dinner, as [...]

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