The Allegan County Community Foundation is inviting the community to give of their time, talent, and treasure with matching fund opportunities and a new volunteer fair for its second annual Allegan County Gives.
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The second annual Allegan County Gives event will feature a volunteer fair and matching funds.
“We really wanted to find a way for people who might not give their treasure to give their time and their talent,” says Amanda Chappell, ACCF community engagement officer. “You’re finding out the volunteer opportunities that are out there, getting a face-to-face connection.”
The volunteer fair will feature 37 nonprofit organizations with fun and interactive displays as well as light refreshments and door prizes drawn on the hour. Anyone who wins a door prize will also win the ability to designate a grant to one of the participating nonprofits.
Organizations range from food services to mediation to environmental and wildlife rescue. The ACCF exceeded the number of nonprofits organizers thought would sign up, and the venue is at capacity, Chappell says.
“It’s exciting that we’re offering something that clearly nonprofits are interested in. They need volunteers. I think that speaks to the need,” she says.
The volunteer fair will be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, at The Silo, 1071 32nd St., Allegan.
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The Allegan County Community Foundation Volunteer Fair will feature 37 nonprofits.
The Foundation has also partnered with Allegan County Transportation to provide rides for anyone in the county who needs transportation to the event.
“We recognize that transportation is a huge barrier, but it doesn’t have to be,” Chappell says.
The Allegan County Community Foundation hosts Allegan County Gives yearly on March 19 to commemorate the day in 1965 when the ACCF was established. The foundation’s first endowed fund was created in 1969 by Ethol Stone with a $1.2 million bequest. More than 50 years later, it still supports Foundation efforts. During this day of giving, the foundation uses the power of community to encourage individuals and businesses to support nonprofit causes. The goal through this giving day is to raise awareness and monetary support for ACCF partners.
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The Allegan County Community Foundation Volunteer Fair will be at The Silo, 1071 32nd St., Allegan.
Supporting endowment funds allows nonprofit partners to build resources for future stability. Allegan County Gives is a 24-hour initiative that fosters individual philanthropy encouraging residents to give their time, talent, and treasure.
Last year, the virtual event included a $10,000 match for all endowment gifts. This year, in addition to the in-person event, a $15,000 matching fund has been established for any of the 160 ACCF funds. To donate online, visit the ACCF
website.
Volunteer Fair participating organizations
Meals on Wheels Western Michigan
Allegan Jaycees
Arbor Circle
MSU Extension
Allegan Food Alliance
Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance
Allegan Ottawa/Barry Migrant Resource Council
Glenn Public School
Allegan County Historical Society
CarePortal
The Arc of Allegan County
The Congregational Kitchen
Friends of the Allegan District Library
Love in the Name of Christ
Allegan Area ESA Early Childhood
Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity
Red Horse Center
Allegan County Health Department
Community Action House
The Salvation Army
Grant Me Hope
Christian Neighbors SE
Mediation Services
People Helping People
Ottawa/Allegan County United Way
Sylvia's Place
Community Action of Allegan County
OnPoint
Renew Therapeutic Riding Center
ODC Network
Wings of Hope Hospice
Allegan Homeless Solutions
Safe Harbor Children’s Advocacy Center
Beautify Pullman
Allegan County Transportation
Hungry for Christ
Allegan Lions Club
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