United Way of the Lakeshore

Make a Difference for Local Families! We’re looking for local businesses to host a Baby Product Drive box and help collect essential items for families in need. It’s easy to get involved and make a lasting impact! Drive Dates: April 1 – May 9, 2025 For more information, please visit https://lnkd.in/eKJ5Cg4C

Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate Earth Day? ?? Join us on April 22 at McLaughlin Grows Urban Farm for an afternoon of hands-on projects that help our community and our planet thrive! No experience needed—just bring your passion to pitch in. ??? Tuesday, April 22 | ? 1–4 PM Registration required – sign up here: https://ow.ly/O19y50VqJQL

Taxes Made Simple—For FREE! Filing your taxes doesn’t have to be stressful. My Free Taxes, from United Way, walks you through the process step by step—ensuring you get your maximum refund at no cost! If you earned under $84,000 last year, file for free today at MyFreeTaxes.com!

Jason Finch: The Beard. The Myth. The Newaygo Legend. Every year, Jason Finch shows up with the biggest, boldest beard in Beards for Books—and every year, he brings the most dramatic shave-off you’ve ever seen. As a proud Newaygo native, leader of our Newaygo County Community Committee, and member of UA Local 174, Jason’s all about building strong foundations—including the one that starts with early childhood literacy. He’s not just growing a beard. He’s growing opportunities for kids to receive free books every month from birth to age 5 through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Want to see Jason go from mountain man to clean-cut hero? You’ve got to help him hit his goal! Donate today & be part of the beard drama! → https://lnkd.in/ef_AFbNz

?? Love the lakeshore and local history? Become a Volunteer Lighthouse Keeper at Muskegon South Pierhead Light this summer! Help welcome visitors, share Muskegon’s maritime story, and enjoy unforgettable days on the coast of Lake Michigan. Sign up today and be part of something bright at https://lnkd.in/eWe8gdFd!

Make a Difference for Local Families! We’re looking for local businesses to host a Baby Product Drive box and help collect essential items for families in need. It’s easy to get involved and make a lasting impact! Drive Dates: April 1 – May 9, 2025 For more information, please visit https://lnkd.in/eKJ5Cg4C

?? Your voice matters. Be the first to know when important legislation impacts your community—and get the tools to take action. ?? Sign up for advocacy alerts from United Way of the Lakeshore today! https://ow.ly/qBpU50VnKyF

Make a Difference for Local Families! We’re looking for local businesses to host a Baby Product Drive box and help collect essential items for families in need. It’s easy to get involved and make a lasting impact! Drive Dates: April 1 – May 9, 2025 For more information, please visit https://lnkd.in/eKJ5Cg4C

STOP THE PRESSES: John VanWyck’s Beard is on the Line! Muskegon’s John VanWyck, is making a historic move—he’s putting his legendary beard on the line for childhood literacy! For decades, John has been a force for good—JCI Muskegon President, former Reeths-Puffer School Board Member, community news radio host, and champion of early childhood development. But this? This might be his biggest sacrifice yet. ?? That’s right—John has seldom shaved his beard… until now. But for the kids? He’ll do it. Every $32 raised gives a child a full year of free books through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. ?? Will Muskegon let this happen? Or will we save the beard? Only your donations will decide! ?? Donate today! → https://lnkd.in/ejV5VF-P

We are proud to bring the magic of books to local kids! At United Way of the Lakeshore, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to dream big and love reading from an early age. That’s why we’re honored to be a Local Program Partner of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, providing FREE, high-quality, age-appropriate books to children from birth to age five in Muskegon, Newaygo, and Oceana Counties. Each month, children enrolled in the program receive a book mailed directly to their home—creating excitement, fostering a love for stories, and helping build strong early literacy skills. We’ve seen firsthand how these books ignite curiosity, boost vocabulary, and prepare children for success in school and beyond! Want to learn more or enroll a child? Visit https://lnkd.in/gvEV2kBc. ?? Join us in making sure every child has the chance to read, dream, and grow!