Carol Wotring

CRC is partnering with the Manchester Farmers Market, to offer fresh, healthy food to our neighbors in the greater Manchester Community.  The Farmers Market takes place on THURSDAYS 3:00pm – 7:00pm, starting May 4, 2023.

Current CRC pantry shoppers are eligible to receive $20 in Wooden Nickels twice per month, to spend at the Farmers Market on fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs, eggs, and honey, as well as food-producing plants and seeds.  Wooden Nickels may be picked up at the CRC office or at the CRC booth at the Farmers Market.

If you are not a current pantry shopper, but are interested to see if you are eligible, please call the CRC office (734-428-7722).

Note: Tokens are non-transferable and have no cash value. Change is not given for purchases made with tokens. Wooden Nickels may only be used to purchase items listed above. Excluded items include (but not limited to): coffee, dairy, syrup, baked goods, deli items, meat, flowers, crafts, gelato, jarred/canned foods, condiments, alcohol and non-food items.

For those of you who have missed shopping in-person at CRC’s food pantry, I have good news!  CRC is now offering in-person shopping by appointment.  All you need to do is call CRC’s office (734-428-7722) to schedule an appointment.  Appointment times are offered during normal pantry hours (Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday 9am – 2:30pm; Wednesday 11:30am – 2:30pm). You will have 30-40 minutes to shop, if you arrive on time.  We are looking forward to seeing you in the pantry!

Note: If you prefer,  you may still place a phone order and arrange curb-side pick-up.  Just call us!

 

CRC said goodbye to Executive Director, Laura Seyfried, last month.  Laura spent the last 12 years at CRC building community partnerships and pursuing funding resources that have secured CRC’s future for the next several years.   Laura has left a legacy at CRC, and we thank her for her tremendous work!

Lesley Dearhammer is also changing her role at CRC.  She is transitioning out of her role as Administrative Assistant but plans to stay involved as a volunteer.  Lesley is a powerful advocate and has established strong relationships with CRC customers. She is knowledgeable of local resources and passionate about the work CRC does.  We are grateful that she will continue as a volunteer at CRC, when she is in Manchester.

What Laura and Lesley have built over the last 12 years is working well!  Carol Wotring, the new Executive Director at CRC does not plan to make any major changes with current programming.  Melissa Andersen-Licavoli has been hired as the new full-time Administrative and Volunteer Coordinator.  CRC will continue to offer an open choice food pantry, navigator assistance with MIBridges benefit applications and renewals, referral to partner resources and direct assistance for utility/rental needs to keep you in your home.

 

 

 

The Community Resource Center (CRC) in Manchester is once again offering free Scan and Go income tax preparation through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program in partnership with the United Ways of Washtenaw County and South Central Michigan. IRS trained volunteers from both the CRC and United Way agencies will provide intake, tax preparation, and review for VITA participants with household income less than $60,000 in 2022 (additional restrictions may apply in some situations). Even if your income status does not require filing a federal tax return, there may be state credits for home heating or property tax that are available to you. VITA can help with that. More details about the VITA program and additional tax resources can be found at:  https://www.uwwashtenaw.org/free-tax-preparation 

Scan and Go intake appointments will be scheduled through the CRC office during February and March 2023. Please call our office at 734-428-7722 to confirm your eligibility and to reserve your time slot.

Once you have scheduled your appointment, you may pick up your intake packet at the CRC office including both federal and state intake forms, a list of items to bring with you, and a letter from United Way explaining the VITA Scan and Go process. You may also request to have the packet mailed to you if your appointment is set for at least two weeks out.

NEW this tax season– residents of Woodhill Apartments will have the opportunity to schedule appointments on Wednesdays in February and March with our lead volunteer to complete the Scan and Go intake without having to leave your apartment complex. Please call the CRC office at 734-428-7722 to reserve your time slot at Woodhill Apartments.

We look forward to hearing from you!

VITA trained staff and volunteers 

Community Resource Center, Inc. 

United Ways of Washtenaw County and South Central Michigan

 

The Community Resource Center also offers an open-choice food pantry, navigator assistance with MIBridges benefit applications and renewals, referrals to partner resources, and direct assistance for utility/rental needs to keep you in your home. Contact our office by phone to learn more about the Community Resource Center’s programs and services available to residents of the Manchester community.

The CRC is hiring a full-time Administrative and Volunteer Coordinator.

Job Description:

The Administrative and Volunteer Coordinator will perform operational and clerical duties that promote and enhance the Manchester Community Resource Center’s programs and activities serving individuals and families in the greater Manchester Community. In collaboration with the Executive Director, the Coordinator will be responsible for managing the food pantry program, coordinating volunteers, and increasing awareness of MCRC’s services by developing a strong on-line presence. This is a full time, salaried, exempt position.

The ideal candidate possesses the following:
• Associate degree or higher
• Related work/volunteer experience in an educational, human or social service agency is preferred
• Ability to uphold a high level of confidentiality while maintaining patience, optimism, and empathy towards a diverse population
• High level of tolerance for multiple competing priorities and the ability to manage them effectively
• Excellent communication, organizational, computer, database and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work with the public in a helpful and positive manner
• Experience with planning, implementing, and monitoring a social media strategy
• Demonstrated ability to confidently operate office equipment (computers, fax, copier, scanner, phone…)
• Demonstrated knowledge of other local resources and ability to access them
• Excellent attendance and reliable transportation
• Ability to work effectively

Salary: $38,000 – 42,000 annually

How to Apply: Submit resume and cover letter by mail or email
Attention: Director
Manchester Community Resource Center
PO Box 433
Manchester MI 48158
Or: employment@manchestercrc.org

Posting Dates: January 19 – February 10, 2023

Community Matters Newsletter

The latest news from the Community Resource Center hit mailboxes in the 48158 zip code last month. For those who didn’t receive one yet, the electronic version is available here or contact the Community Resource Center office at 734-428-7722 if you prefer to pick up a paper copy.