Category Archives: Community Resources

Community Resources, Did You Know, Employment

Did You Know? An Employment Opportunity!

Cass County Public Transit has just announced that they are looking for drivers. Check out their notice:

Cass County Public Transit is seeking drivers—Part-time with the potential for full-time.  Daytime hours, Monday through Friday.  Valid driver’s license with chauffeur’s endorsement required—mandatory pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check.  Starting pay for non-CDL drivers is $17.50/hour, with a raise after three months. Applications are available at 400 East State Street, Cassopolis, or call (269) 445-2455. 

What an opportunity! How great would it be to get paid for providing a critical service in our county? Help your friends and neighbors get where they need to go and earn some cash while you are at it. SWEET!

Community Resources, Did You Know

Did You Know? Marcellus Has a Free Store!

We were very excited to hear from Bree Broecker when she announced the opening of the Marcellus Free Store. The store is located at 105 West Main Street in Marcellus, Michigan, and is open Wednesdays 9-11 AM and Sundays, 9 AM to noon.

The store has clothing, shoes, toys, and even non-perishable food! What an asset to the community! They plan to have summer fun equipment like bikes for kids in the coming months, and swap out their offerings weekly.

Donations are always welcome, and can be brought to the store during the scheduled hours, or if you contact them, you can make an appointment to drop off items.

If you’d like more information or want to reach Bree, you can find her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009565801088. Let’s all support this great venture!

Community Resources, Did You Know

Did You Know? Virtual Baby Fair!

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is sponsoring a Virtual Baby Fair in June. New and expectant parents can get information, learn about first steps with little ones, and discover resources and how to access them. There will be free screening opportunities, too!

The fair will be held on Tuesday, June 14, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM, Wednesday, June 15 from 9:00-11:00 AM, and/or Tuesday, June 28 from 9:00-11:00 AM. All the details, including how to take part or get more information, are in the flyer below:

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Community Resources, Family Fun

Did You Know? There’s a Fun Family Event Coming Up!!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 30 and get signed up for this fun adventure. Cassopolis First Church of God is sponsoring “Hit the Target,” an archery and dodgeball extravaganza! Come at 1:30 to register for prizes too. This event is free. Get more information at https://www.facebook.com/Cassfcog/posts/1368884043616650 and sign up today!

Community Resources, Did You Know

Got Used Toys? Recycle Them!

While we love to pass on used toys so that others can enjoy them, some are just not in good enough shape for kids to enjoy. What to do with those toys? You know, the ones with missing parts, or missing instructions, or broken pieces. How about the electronics that no longer work as designed?

Some people try “donating” them to programs such as ours, but this is not productive. If the toys are not in good shape, we end up having to find a way (and sometimes have to pay!) to get rid of them ourselves, which takes away from our mission.

Instead, let’s work together to recycle those toys and playthings that are no longer usable! There are a number of manufacturers that have recycling programs. They are equipped to make the most of these dribs and drabs that we can no longer use. As we find out about these, we will add to the list. Here are some recycling programs to consider.

LEGOS: Got old LEGO sets or mismatched pieces that you need to get out of your house? Consider all the ideas in this article. The LEGO company itself has a robust recycling program that’s free and easy to use. So don’t toss those old LEGO bricks into the trash! Send them off to the company to get new life and help another young child learn and grow.

CRAYONS: Nearly everyone with kids has a box full of old, broken crayons in a closet or on a shelf somewhere. They can be great for craft projects, but one family can only manage so many multi-colored, lopsided candles. Here’s another idea: send them off to be recycled professionally! You can get all the information in this flyer:

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Community Resources

A Giving Tree

We’ve just become aware of a tree-mendous resource in Edwardsburg! The Edwardsburg Presbyterian Church has a Giving Tree in the alley behind the building (near the Post Office). Donors have provided clothing, and it is hanging on the tree for anyone to use. What a great idea! If you have gently-used clothing items, you can donate. If you need clothing, you can take what you need, any day or any time. You can see the flyer with full details by clicking HERE.