Do you have a little free time today or tomorrow? The Fall and Winter Children’s Resale is happening NOW at the RV Hall of Fame in Elkhart. Bring your own bag or shopping basket from 4-8 PM TONIGHT (November 4) or tomorrow (November 5) from 9 AM to 1 PM. They have clothing for nearly anyone as well as books, toys, games, maternity items, and even DVDs! Pick up things you need or even do a bit of early Christmas shopping. See the flyer below for complete details.
You have an opportunity to let your voice and concerns be heard! The Social Justice Alliance of Cass County is hosting a Kitchen Table Conversation on Thursday, Oct. 20 at 6 PM at Jefferson Township Hall! A meal is provided and there will be a drawing from among persons in attendance for a $75 Target gift card. This is a great chance to share whatever is on your mind about life in Cass County, so we hope you’ll be one of the 15 that can attend. Full details are in the flyer below:
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In case you hadn’t heard, Cass County is very much in need of more high-quality child care programs. The Rural Child Care Innovation Program is hosting a Town Hall discussion about child care options in the area on Thursday, September 15 at 6:30-8 PM in Mathews Hall at the SMC Dowagiac campus. All who have a stake in the discussion are invited: care providers, parents and grandparents, community members, and more.
We really need the entire community to be represented at this discussion about successes, gaps, and challenges for child care in the area. Please come! Dinner will be served, and the event is free.
Best of all, Our Father’s Family Keeper Ministries will offer limited help with transportation. We have a 15-passenger van and can offer rides to at least some interested parents.
You can get more information about the Town Hall meeting and register for it at RCCIP Town Hall Discussion. If you are interested in a ride, please contact Sister May by email at [email protected] or on the Facebook page at Our Father’s Family Keeper Ministries.
Help us spread the word: Helping Hands has two more food pick-up opportunities for eligible persons. See the flyer below for complete details, and be sure to reach out to the organization if you or someone you know is food insecure. No one in our community should go hungry!
2022-JULY-HELPING-HANDS-FOOD-DISTRIBUTION-SCHEDULEThe 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:
MDHHS-Virtual-Baby-FairMark 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!
Our Father’s Family Keeper Ministries is proud to announce 4-H is presenting Spring Break Project Days in and around Cass County during the first full week of April (Spring Break Week). There are projects for everyone, preschool through age 18. There are also three separate sessions at various locations so something is bound to be near you! We hope you can join us for these exciting and creative projects! Be sure to take a close look at the flyer below to select the times and places that work best for your family.
Please follow the instructions in the flyer to register online for your selected projects by April 1st.
2022-03-24-4-H-SPONSORED-SPRING-BREAK-PROJECT-WORKSHOPS-14-H is one of the most comprehensive youth programs around. You can get your child involved at nearly any age or stage to help them learn and grow. You can get involved, as well, to help keep a vital local program going.
Get all the latest about how Our Father’s Family Keeper Ministries is working to build 4-H involvement in Cass County!
2022-02-25-The-Village-4-H-Club-flyerWhile 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:
The Area Agency on Aging wants to connect with seniors 55 and up that are providing custodial care for grandchildren or other family members. Help may be available for seasonal needs to make the holidays brighter for your family! Please contact them or send friends and neighbors providing kinship care. Get all the details in the flyer below.
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