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Movies 16 / Cinemark of Warren Food Drive

Movies 16/Cinemark of Warren is sponsoring a community Food Drive on  four important dates in November and December: Nov: 28, Nov. 29, Dec. 6 and Dec 13. Movies 16 / Cinemark of Warren is donating all 16 auditoriums, playing 16 movies and giving, 1 admission ticket and 1 popcorn, per can/box of food to anyone donates to the first showing of the day. We have about 2600 seats available (before 12 noon) on those four days.. Can't make the date? We are gladly collecting donations anytime and appreciate the support.

 All food will  benefit Gleaners food bank of SE Michigan.

Have Time to Give During the Holidays? Help Deliver Meals for Christmas

Contact Detroit Area
Agency on Aging to Deliver Holiday Meals Throughout Detroit and Suburbs:
313 446-4444

HAVEN'S VOLUNTEER INFO NIGHTJanuary 14, 6-8 p.m.This is the first step in becoming a HAVEN volunteer.  RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.  HAVEN is Oakland County's center for the treatment and prevention of domestic violence and sexual assault. Join us in creating violence-free communities, one family at a time, by donating your time. For more information, go to http://www.haven-oakland.org/volunteer.html.

VOLUNTEER IMPACT WILL IS HOSTING ITS ANNUAL ADOPT-SHELTER PARTIES ON SEVERAL WEEKEND DATES IN EARLY DECEMBER, AT HOMELESS SHELTERS THROUGHOUT METRO DETROIT.

Note: If you or your organization would like to participate in the 2008 Adopt-a-Shelter, please call 248-932-2580 and a volunteer can assist you with dates and venues. Donations of toys and gifts are needed appropriate for newborns to young mothers.

If you will be a volunteer at the shelter, please bring your unwrapped donation with you the day of the party. Items may also be dropped off with one of the volunteers or at the Volunteer Impact office, 6960 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 204, West Bloomfield, Mi 48322. by Nov. 28th.   Please call first to make sure the office will be open. 

On-line donations are easy with a credit card at volunteerimpact.org or, if interested,  mail a check to:  Volunteer Impact, 6960 Orchard LakeRd., Suite 204, West Bloomfield, MI  48322



GIFT WISH LISTS COMPILED BY SHELTERS:

Infant/Toddler  Bibs  Cotton Balls  Blankets   Books  Booties  Diaper Bag  Diapers
Educational Toys  Hats/Mittens  Pacifiers  Sleepers  Snowsuits  Socks  Teethers  Toys  Wipes

Child 4-12 Child 4-12  Art Kits Art Kits  Batteries  Board Games  Books  Boots
Coat  Coloring Book  Crayons  Dolls  Hats/Mittens  Overalls  Puzzles  Scarf  Slippers  Socks
Stuffed Animals Sweat Suit

Teenager BackpacBatterie Board Games  Books  Clothing Electronics Games Football
Basketball  Headphones  Jewelry kits  Pencils/Paper  Skateboards Scooters  Slippers
Socks  Hooded Sweatshirts  Underwear  Wallets  Watches  Winter clothing (especially large sizes)

Parent  Alarm Clock  Bathrobe  Batteries  Books  Boots  Coat  Crossword  Puzzles Easy Sudoku
Fanny Packs  Hats/Mittens  Headphones  Scarf Slippers  Socks  Sweaters  Sweat suit
Towels  Underwear

Household  Band-aids  Bath Towels  Batteries  Blankets  Boots  Cleaning Supplies
Coats  Cotton Balls  Dishwashing Soap  Plastic Drinking Glasses   Facial Soap
Laundry Soap  PaperTowels Pots and Pans  Shampoo   Slippers


VOLUNTEER IMPACT ANNOUNCES ITS ASSOCIATION WITH UNITED WAY OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGANTo better service the volunteer needs of Detroit's Metropolitan area, changes are afoot at Volunteer Impact! The VI calendar is being incorporated into the United Way Volunteer calendar and can be accessed by calling "211" or on the web at : www.uwsem.org/vi

AGENCIES: Please contact  Angela Walker at United Way of Southeastern Michigan to register your future volunteer needs :
Angela.Walker@uwsem.org Manager of Volunteer Services, 313-226-9450 . fax 313-226-9394
Volunteer Impact will still  coordinate Mitch Albom's monthly Time to Help Events.



The Shelter Association of Washtenaw County Needs Your Help!

We are running dangerously low on critical supplies for the men and women we serve, especially:

  • Twin size blankets
  • Backpacks or duffel bags
  • Sleeping bags

Your gift of the above items in new or gently used condition can make a real difference in the lives of our least fortunate neighbors.  Staff is available to accept your donation at 312 W. Huron from 7:00am to 10:00pm daily.  If you have any questions please feel free to contact me by responding to this message or calling (734) 662-2829 ext. 227.

Drivers needed to take elderly to medical appts., any M-F
Drivers are always needed M-F to take elders to medical appointments. If you have any time to give any day of the week, contact David Esterbrook, Director of Eldercare at Bridging Communities, (313)361-6377

Shields is Offering a Fund-raising Opportunity for Your Organization

Shield's, one of Volunteer Impact's longtime sponsors, invites non-profits, school and church groups to have their next fund raising event at their Shields of Southfield location on a designated day, and to collect 25% of that day's sales from  their supporters. Interested organizations may pick any day Sun-Thurs to pass out fliers to their supporters. Any person that comes in to eat on that day and presents that flier will be part of your  organizations' 25% profit.

Call (248)356-2770 and ask for a manager for more information.

Volunteer Impact Thanks our HODD Sponsors


Volunteer Impact Contact information:

volunteer_impact@yahoo.com
6960 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 204, West Bloomfield, MI 48322
(248) 932-2580

For general volunteering information: Call United Way of Southeastern Michigan at 211

For group volunteer information call Pat McCann at United Way at (313) 226-9416

For Adopt-a-Shelter and Time to Help projects call Volunteer Impact at (248) 932-2580 and a volunteer will respond to you

Website: www.volunteerimpact.org

 

 

 


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