PARKING AT UNITED WAY CENTER RAISES OVER $6,000 FOR LOCAL CHARITIES
Jackson, Michigan, August 23, 2010 – Fair goers did the community a good deed by parking at the United Way Center during fair week, August 8 through the 14th. In spite of high temperatures and frequent cloudbursts, over $6,000 was collected by Jackson County nonprofits to help their efforts in the community.
“Times are tough, and nonprofits are counting each nickel and dime, trying to make ends meet,” said Bruce VanEyck, newly appointed Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sister of Jackson County. “We thank everyone who made a donation while visiting the Fair, and I especially thank our wonderful volunteers who collected all the contributions. Our kids will benefit from every penny we raised.”
Big Brothers Big Sisters was one of seven Jackson County nonprofits who collected donations by parking cars during fair week. “Bigs” collected over $1,400 on Wednesday, August 11, the night of the concert by the popular rock group, “Styx”. Other nonprofits that raised funds include Child Care Network, LifeSpan…A Community Service, Jackson County Genealogy Center, Marriage Matters Jackson, Nonprofit Network, and United Way of Jackson County. All are tenants at the United Way Center campus.
The United Way of Jackson County is in its 75th year of serving the Jackson community. It supports over forty different programs and initiatives that provide thousands of Jackson County residents the opportunity for a better life. It is locally governed by a volunteer board of directors, chaired by Dave Mengebier, Senior Vice President, Consumers Energy.
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