Manchester Community Resource Center » dennissullivan http://manchestercrc.org Building A Stronger Community Through Volunteers & Resources Mon, 09 Aug 2010 19:03:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 AUGUST NEEDS http://manchestercrc.org/2010/08/august-needs/ http://manchestercrc.org/2010/08/august-needs/#comments Mon, 09 Aug 2010 19:03:54 +0000 dennissullivan http://manchestercrc.org/?p=436 Hi Everyone,
Hope you are making the most of the last official month of summer. Chris is on a  well-earned vacation the week ending August 13. Various volunteers and board members will be at CRC offices to pick up the phones.

Our food pantry is doing well with fresh garden produce thanks to you. Items that we are in need of this month are:
Whole-grain breakfast cereals
Soymilk
Low sodium foods (not veggies)
Oils
Shortening
Pastas

Our job finding program is in need of flash drives to allow clients to keep their own resumes and letters.

We have a client who is in desperate need of a car. More particulars can be gotten from Chris at the CRC office 734-428-7722.

As always, we have a variety of volunteer needs. The Oktoberfest and Volunteer Banquet are coming up. Call Chris at 734-428-7722 if you would like more information.

Thanks for all your support.
Karen Berg, CRC Board

]]> http://manchestercrc.org/2010/08/august-needs/feed/ 0 January/February Needs at CRC http://manchestercrc.org/2010/01/januaryfebruary-needs-at-crc/ http://manchestercrc.org/2010/01/januaryfebruary-needs-at-crc/#comments Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:57:24 +0000 dennissullivan http://manchestercrc.org/?p=370 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 email us. We can help you connect that skill to a volunteer need someplace in our community. Also check our website at www.manchestercrc.org for other opportunities as well as information and services.
Become an active participant in the Manchester Community Tutor/Mentor program, CONNECT! This service requires a commitment of 2 hours per week before the start of the school day. Contact Cheryl Call at ccall@mcs.k12.mi.us or 734-428-7333 ext. 1145 for more information.

Individuals are needed to take tickets at athletic events. Contact should be made with Wes Gall, the Athletic Director at 428-7333.

The Manchester District Library is in need of volunteers to assist with book sorting. A commitment of 2 hours a week is needed. Contact Heather at

428-8045.

A volunteer is needed at the CRC office to help post volunteer opportunities online, write job descriptions, contact organizations and help manage a volunteer matching program. Those wishing to apply should have good writing and computer skills. Contact the CRC at 428-7722.

The Migrant Student Backpack Program is in need of backpacks (contact Peggy at PeggyA7747@aol.com

Submitted by Karen Berg

Manchester Community Resource Center

]]> http://manchestercrc.org/2010/01/januaryfebruary-needs-at-crc/feed/ 0 Manchester as a Relay for Life Site http://manchestercrc.org/2010/01/manchester-as-a-relay-for-life-site/ http://manchestercrc.org/2010/01/manchester-as-a-relay-for-life-site/#comments Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:46:40 +0000 dennissullivan http://manchestercrc.org/?p=365 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 have 6 volunteer committee members to get us started in having our own Relay. If you are interested in more information about this volunteer opportunity, contact Hollie Bayer at Hollie.Bayer@cancer.org or 734-971-4300. Also, contact Hollie if you have an interest in being a team captain this year. More information can also be obtained at www.relayforlife.org/chelseami.

]]> http://manchestercrc.org/2010/01/manchester-as-a-relay-for-life-site/feed/ 0 December Needs at CRC http://manchestercrc.org/2009/12/360/ http://manchestercrc.org/2009/12/360/#comments Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:05:23 +0000 dennissullivan http://manchestercrc.org/?p=360 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 433, Manchester, MI 48158.

Most Christmas needs have been collected, but we could still use:

*Gift certificates to Meijer, Target, etc.
* Books of stamps

Our pantry could use:

Baking items such as oil, sugar, flour
* Kids snack/lunch items
* Sloppy Joe mix and other types of spice mixes
* Small jars of common spices
* Laundry detergent
* Cleaning supplies

The Migrant Student Backpack Program is in need of (contact Peggy at PeggyA7747@aol.com if you can donate the items below):

Backpacks
* Calculators regular and scientific
* colored pencils 12 packs
* large erasers
* kids scissors
* crayons 24 packs
* Pens – blue/ red/ black inks
* wooden rulers
* spiral bond paper
* composition books
* folder paper 150 ct packs.
* post-its
* index cards
* Kleenex individual size
*
We wish you and your family a safe and happy Christmas season!

]]> http://manchestercrc.org/2009/12/360/feed/ 0 MICHIGAN WORKS! LOCAL BLOG http://manchestercrc.org/2009/12/michigan-works-local-blog/ http://manchestercrc.org/2009/12/michigan-works-local-blog/#comments Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:41:37 +0000 dennissullivan http://manchestercrc.org/?p=354 A new service has been added to the website. You can now link to Jim’s blog at:

manchestercrc.blogspot.com

for news, helpful suggestions and links to resources designed to help you in your job search. Be sure to show appreciation to Jim on your next visit to Manchester’s Michigan Works! site, here at the Community Resource Center

]]> http://manchestercrc.org/2009/12/michigan-works-local-blog/feed/ 1 VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION BANQUET-NOV 13 http://manchestercrc.org/2009/10/volunteer-recognition-banquet-nov-13/ http://manchestercrc.org/2009/10/volunteer-recognition-banquet-nov-13/#comments Sun, 04 Oct 2009 17:49:58 +0000 dennissullivan http://manchestercrc.org/?p=320 On Friday, November 13, Manchester’s volunteer community will be honored at the 22nd annual Community Resource Center’s Banquet and Fund Raiser. This year’s event promises to be loads of fun with a wonderful dinner, open bar, high quality silent auction, and a super dance band. The theme is Friday the 13th but don’t be afraid, it’s all in fun – ravens, black cats, and all.

The event is sponsored by the Chelsea Community Hospital and will be held in their dining room.
Cocktails and appetizers start at 6:15 p.m. during which attendees can bid on the silent auction items. (What a great time and place to start your Christmas shopping.)
Dinner and the awards begin at 7:15 p.m.

The band, The Elements of Sound, was such a great success last year that they have been invited back again. The evening will end with dancing.

Tickets are $45 per person. Or, you can make a special $150 donation, of which $90 is tax exempt, to the CRC and receive two tickets FREE.

Sponsorships are available to local businesses. Rates range from $200 to $1,000. Free tickets to the event are included at each level, as are special recognition as a CRC and Manchester Community supporter.

For more information or to purchase tickets call the CRC at 734.428.7722 or email manchestercrc@sbcglobal.net.

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