by amylef | Sep 30, 2024 | Community
For the last 2 school years, Ionia Innovators has started the school year by sending a small gift of $50 to local first-year school teachers. This year, the group decided to throw our support to The Right Door for Hope, Recovery, and Wellness’ Back to School...
by amylef | Jul 18, 2023 | Community
SERC, or the School Emergency Response Coalition, works to provide AED devices to schools. They also train individuals to use the machines properly. Think of the lives they have (and will) saved! It was pretty great to be able to donate $500 to this group at our most...
by amylef | Jul 18, 2023 | Community
We were able to donate $500 today to IM Kids 3rd Meal. This organization runs on volunteers and donations to provide food for kids who need some support outside of school. Sack lunches are packed and the schools pick them up for students. If you want to volunteer,...
by amylef | Dec 1, 2022 | Community
Alexis Thane of R.A.V.E. (Relief After Violent Encounter) was also able to attend our meeting today and receive a check for $250 to support their programs. R.A.V.E. works with women, children, and even men who have experienced abuse. They operate a shelter which...
by amylef | Dec 1, 2022 | Community
Ken Baker of Soaring Above Teen Center told us about various programs that are running at the center. For example, there is help for homework, meals are provided, and they even have a closet of new clothes that students can shop in to have gifts for family members and...
by amylef | Dec 1, 2022 | Community
Brenda King-Gibson came to the meeting this morning to tell us about the work that Blue Star Mothers do. The local chapter (Ionia-Kent-Montcalm Counties) was founded in 2012 and quickly undertook the Treasures for Troops program. The first year, they sent out over 50...