Spirit of Community Celebrated
Over 200 attendees celebrated United Way's engagement in a multitude of programs making a difference in the lives of many Livingston County residents and families at last week's "Spirit of the Community" Breakfast.
Dan Danosky, Livingston Educational Service Agency Superintendent and current United Way President, hosted the event. Outgoing board members
Piet Lindhout,
Patricia Linton, and
Susan Rosiek were recognized. New board members elected for a three-year term included
Gary Haapala,
Tim Mann,
David Morse and
Katie Pikkarainen.
United Way Campaign Co-Chairperson Rick Scofield recapped the 2015 United Way Campaign and recognized key businesses that led the Campaign, as well as partners that were Campaign Champions in their fundraising efforts. Scofield shared that David Morse was stepping down as Campaign Co-Chairperson after three years of great leadership.
Jeff Blagg, Community Investments Council Chairperson, introduced speakers who highlighted several programs and initiatives that are making a focused impact in the community, including My Community Dental Clinic, Kindergarten Readiness (Great Start Livingston and Livingston Promise), Home Repair Workshop & Utilities Assistance Program, 2-1-1 Health and Human Service Referral Line, Community Connect, Eviction Diversion Program, Summer Lunch Bunch (Hunger Council), Volunteer Reception Center, Substance Abuse/Project Lazarus, Livingston Council for Youth, and ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed).
As part of the special recognition segment of the program, several individuals and area youth were recognized for their outstanding service to the community and to United Way. The 2015 award recipients were:
**Sarah Cortez, Young Person of Distinction
**Fowlerville High School Interact Club, Youth Organization of the Year
**Tom Lampert, Charles W. Itsell Volunteer of the Year
**Rich Perlberg, Donald Epley Lifetime Community Service
**Cobb-Hall Insurance, Randy Rudisill Business-of-the-Year
Attendees were invited to be a "part of the puzzle" by volunteering, serving on a committee, running a United Way campaign, or getting involved however they're able. Anyone interested in opportunities with the Livingston County United Way can
click here or call 810-494-3000.
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We need YOU! Join us as a Panel Volunteer in our 2016 Community Investments process! You will have the unique opportunity to hear for yourself the impact your donated dollars are having on the local community, and help direct how funds will be invested over the next year. Panels are convening on selected days during the last two weeks of April. Contact Donna Gehringer,
[email protected], for more information and volunteer forms by April 8th if interested.
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15th Annual COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR,
April 8-10 at the Howell High School Field House, held
in conjunction with the
Liv. Co. Home & Garden Show.
Over two dozen local nonprofit organizations will share information about available programs and resources. For more information, hours of the show,
click here.
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LIVINGST
ON REGIONAL JOB FAIR, April 14,
3-7 pm at Crystal Gardens Banquet Center, 5768 E. Grand River, Howell. Tell friends and family members looking for new employment opportunities that there will be
many jobs available!
Volunteers are still needed to assist with registration, exhibit floor, information tables and more! To sign up to volunteer,
click here.
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DAY OF CA
RING, Wednesday, August 17.
It's never to
o early to start planning and the Day of Caring committee is meeting soon! Join us for our 15th annual event. Be part of making great things happen as we Live United! Registration for volunteers and worksites will begin on May 1.
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Howell Rotary's
TOUR de LIVINGSTON, Sunday, October 9.
The Howell Rotary's
Tour de Livingston is recognized as one of the premier bicycling events in the state. Routes are designed to accommodate all riders--from the novice to more seasoned. Proceeds from the event help support local struggling working families through Livingston County United Way-funded programs and initiatives.
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Haven't filed your taxes yet? There is still time to get - or give - help this tax season!
It's estimated tha
t 1 in 5 Americans who are eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) do not claim it. Families who
se annual household income in 2015 is $62,000 or less can have their taxes pre
pared for FREE through
myfreetaxes.com
. In the month of February alone, eligible Livingston County families recouped an average of $2,595 in tax refunds!
 You c
an help struggling Livingston County families by designating all or part of your tax refund by checking the United Way Fund box on your tax forms. Donations will come right back to our home community!
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2980 Dorr Road, Brighton, MI, 48116, 810-494-3000
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