Opportunity To
Give Back
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Perhaps more than any other time of year, during the holidays we turn our attention to others less fortunate and look for ways to give back. In the listings on this page, you'll find ways to help in your community, whether it be a donation of money or time. There are also links that you can bookmark, should you feel like volunteering year round.
Battle CreekBack to Top
Battle Creek
Adopt-a-Veteran’s Family/Donation Drive
- Battle Creek VA Medical Center
- http://www.volunteer.va.gov
Events Assistant
- Eastside Neighborhood Association
- http://kena.web.officelive.com/default.aspx
Holiday Shopping Event
- Family & Children Services
- http://www.fcsource.org
Adopt-a-Senior for the Holidays
- Comstock Community Center
- http://www.comstockcc.com
Spread Holiday Cheer to Veterans
- Battle Creek VA Medical Center
- http://www.volunteer.va.gov
Thanksgiving Dinner Clean-up
- North Park Reformed Church
- http://www.northparkrc.org/
Underwear Open House
- Ministry with Community
- http://www.ministrywithcommunity.org
Holiday Party for ROI
- Residential Opportunities Incorporated
- http://residentialopportunities.org
Christmas Gift Distribution for Veterans
- Battle Creek VA Medical Center
- http://www.volunteer.va.gov
Bell Ringers
- The Salvation Army
- http://tsakalamazoo.org/
ColdwaterBack to Top
Coldwater
Road to Recovery Volunteer
- American Cancer Society
- http://www.cancer.org
Home Care Volunteer
- Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan
- http://www.hospiceswmi.org
Holiday Preschool Volunteer
- Tr-County Head Start
- http://tricountyhs.org
Adult Aide for the Holidays
- Cass County Council of Aging
- http://www.casscoa.org
Holiday Food Servive Volunteer
- Cass County Council of Aging
- http://www.casscoa.org
Shopping Transporter
- Cass County Department of Human Services
- http://www.casscountymi.org/
Client Care
- Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan
- http://www.hospiceswmi.org
Handy Helper
- Cass County Council of Aging
- http://www.casscoa.org
Holiday Event Help
- St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
- http://st-charles-coldwater.org/
Donations
- Presbyterian Health Clinic of Branch County
- http://www.branchcountyunitedway.org/our_work.htm
HollandBack to Top
Holland
Holiday Volunteers
- American Red Cross of Ottawa County
- http://www.ottawaredcross.org/
Holiday Breakfast
- New Community Fourth Reformed Church
- http://www.faithzeeland.org/
Blood Drive Volunteers
- Michigan Blood
- http://www.miblood.org/
Parade of Lights Volunteer
- Downtown Holland PSD
- http://www.cityofholland.com/downtownservices/principal-shopping-district
Senior Care
- Freedom Village - The Inn
- http://www.fvholland.com/
Senior Care
- Providence Healthcare and Rehab Center
- http://www.providencelifeservices.com/communities/rehab_zeeland/index.php
Senior Care
- Warm Friend
- http://www.resthaven.org/
Serve Meals
- Holland Rescue Mission
- http://hollandrescue.org/
Holiday Events
- Holland Arts Council
- http://www.hollandarts.org/
Kennel Volunteer
- Harbor Humane Society
- http://harborhumane.org
KalamazooBack to Top
Kalamazoo
Activity Volunteer
- Ministry with Community
- http://www.ministrywithcommunity.org
Bell Ringers
- The Salvation Army
- http://tsakalamazoo.org/
Bowl for Kids’ Sake Volunteers
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kalamazoo
- http://www.bbbsmi.org
Caring Network Volunteers
- Catholic Charities Diocese of Kalamazoo
- http://www.ccdok.org/
Gift Sorters and Party Helpers
- YWCA of Kalamazoo
- http://www.ywcakalamazoo.org
Holiday Decorator
- Friendship Village
- http://www.friendshipvillagemi.com
Holiday Event Helpers
- Kalamazoo Deacons Conference
- http://www.kazoodc.org
Holiday Shopping Event
- Family & Children Services
- http://www.fcsource.org
Soup Kitchen Helpers
- Kalamazoo Gospel Mission
- http://www.kzoogospel.org
Special Occasions Companion
- Heritage Community of Kalamazoo
- http://www.heritagecommunity.com
LansingBack to Top
Lansing
Special Project Volunteers
- McLaren Homecare Group Hospice
- http://www.mclaren.org/Main/Home.aspx
Crafting Talents with Hospice Patients
- McLaren Homecare Group Hospice
- http://www.mclaren.org/Main/Home.aspx
Help Michigan's Foster Children
- Child and Family Services of Michigan
- http://www.cfsm.org
Sponsor a Child for Christmas
- Child and Family Services of Michigan
- http://www.cfsm.org
Supervise and Mentor Exchange Students
- International Experience
- http://usa.international-experience.net/
Various Volunteers
- The Salvation Army
- http://salansingcapitalarea.org/
Holiday Volunteers
- Advent House Ministries
- http://www.adventhouse.com/
Holiday Volunteers
- American Red Cross
- http://www.redcross.org
Gift Giver
- Big Brother Big Sisters Capital Region
- http://www.bbbsmcr.org/site/c.bkLWKhOPLfK6E/b.6558427/k.EFD7/Home_Page.htm
Holiday Volunteers
- Eaton County United Way
- http://www.ecuw.org/
StatewideBack to Top
Statewide
American Red Cross Holiday Mail for Heroes
- Send a card and greeting to a Service Member, and Veteran, this holiday season. Cards can be sent to the following address:
- Holiday Mail for Heroes
PO Box 5456
Capitol Heights, MD 20791-5456 - Please follow these important tips:
- Do...
- * Include your heartfelt sentiments and sign all cards
- * Entitle cards with generic terms such as "Dear Service Member"
- * Bundle groups of cards in single, large envelopes (you do not need to include the individual envelopes for cards when mailing in multiple cards)
- Don't...
- * Send letters, care packages or money gifts
- * Include personal information such as home or email addresses
- * Use glitter - excessive amounts can aggravate health issues of wounded recipients
- * Include inserts of any kind as they must be removed in the screening process
- Please Send by Dec. 7th


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