United Way Campaign Begins Sept. 5

Announcing: 2019 Calhoun County United Way Campaign

The Calhoun County United Way campaign is back this September. The three-week campaign includes many ways to give, cookouts, and giveaways.

Thursday, Sept. 5-Friday, Sept. 27

Supporting Battle Creek-Kalamazoo, Marshall, and Albion-Homer United Ways

Pledge forms will be distributed the week of Sept. 9.

Why give?

Learn more from the Battle Creek-Kalamazoo United Way

Additional ways to give

Food drive for the Food Bank of South Central Michigan

In many County buildings, a container will be available to collect canned foods. These collection stations will also have a place to leave your completed United Way pledge form or pick up a blank form.

Food Bank Wish List

Cookouts

Pledge and enjoy a cookout in either Marshall or Battle Creek. At each cookout, ther e will be MSU Extension Lemonade and more details on how to win a car as a result of your pledge to United Way.

Battle Creek Cookout

Tuesday, Sept. 10, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Sheriff Department Garage

Grill Master Matt Saxton

Marshall Cookout

Tuesday, Sept. 24, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

County Building

Grill Master Derek King

Giveaways

Employees who have pledged at least $1 in payroll deduction for 2020 will be entered to win giveaways, such as a United Way parking space or gift cards to local businesses.

Reminders will be sent before each cookout, and throughout the campaign we’ll send you more information about the three United Way organizations in Calhoun County.

If you have questions, please contact any member of the United Way committee:

Doug Ferrall , Parks and Recreation

Helen Guzzo , Senior Services

Lucy Blair , Communications

Megan Reynolds , Friend of the Court