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MCCSA's 18th annual Walk for Warmth was held February 16, 2008 at St. Therese of Lisieux in Shelby Township.
This annual event raises funds to assist low-income families and individuals with home heating emergencies such as furnace repair/replacement and utility assistance. Our Frequently Asked Questions sheet answers additional questions about Walk for Warmth.
UPDATE: Walk for Warmth 2008 has raised over $29,000.
Walk for Warmth raises funds in two ways: walkers' pledges and sponsorships/donations.
Walkers collect monetary pledges prior to the Walk. On the day of the event, they walk up to three miles to show their support. Pledge sheets are available to download.
Sponsors and donators make monetary contributions toward the Walk for Warmth effort. Often, these are local businesses, service organizations, churches and concerned individuals. If you are interested in making a contribution, please download and complete a Response Form. Sponsorships and donations are still being accepted.
Donations and walker pledges can be mailed to MCCSA, ATTN: Walk for Warmth, 21885 Dunham Road, Suite 10, Clinton Township, MI 48036. Checks should be made payable to MCCSA - Walk for Warmth. Call (586) 469-6999 for more information.
Volunteer for Head Start!
Head Start is a free preschool program for income eligible families with three and four year old children. There are 49 classrooms located all over the county that would love to have volunteers to help with the children. Here are some of the activities volunteers can help with in the classroom:
- Read with individual children
- Work in the art area (cutting, painting, gluing)
- Assist in the table top toy area
- Assist children with learning skills of zipping, buttoning, tie shoelaces
- Assist at the wood working table
- Play games with children that foster literacy skills
- Assist in the computer area
- Share a special talent, hobby or interest
- Story-telling
Please call Kristin of Head Start at (586) 469-5215 for more information about volunteering for Head Start. You may also email mccsa@macombcountymi.gov.
Cambells Soup Label Collection
MCCSA's Head Start program collects Campbells soup labels and other accepted product labels/lids. See www.labelsforeducation.com for a full list of eligible products.
Labels can be mailed to:
Head Start
ATTN: Cheryl
21885 Dunham Road, Suite 10
Clinton Township, MI 48036
VG's Receipt Collection
To help offset the costs of providing meals to senior citizens in Macomb County, MCCSA's Senior Citizen Nutrition Program collects VG's Grocery Store cash register receipts. Through VG's Community Sharing Fund, MCCSA's Senior Citizen Nutrition Program can earn a cash rebate based on the total amount of purchases on collected receipts (excluding sales tax, tobacco and alcohol). To participate, all you need to do is save your receipts any time you visit a VG's Grocery Store. For more information on VG's or to find the location nearest you, visit their website at vgsfood.com.
Receipts can be mailed to:
MCCSA Senior Citizen Nutrition
ATTN: Monica
21885 Dunham Road, Suite 10
Clinton Township, MI 48036
