United Way of the Lakeshore

United Way of the Lakeshore Our Mission: Uniting to inspire change and build thriving communities. Visit our website to get involved today!

Our Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program serves over 6,000 children locally. Each month a child receives a book in the mail to read. This program makes a difference in a child's life by learning more words & spending quality time with their family.

🧸 Childcare is more than supervision—it's a pathway to opportunity and great starts. United Way of the Lakeshore is look...
06/18/2026

🧸 Childcare is more than supervision—it's a pathway to opportunity and great starts. United Way of the Lakeshore is looking to invest in programs that help:

✔ Increase access to childcare
✔ Support working families
✔ Expand quality early learning experiences
✔ Address childcare barriers and affordability

When families have access to childcare, children thrive and parents can participate in the workforce.

Learn more about the 2027–2029 funding opportunity: https://www.unitedwaylakeshore.org/2027-2029-community-investment-grants

We're excited to announce that Eagle Alloy is the Presenting Sponsor of A Day with Dolly on July 12!As a family-owned co...
06/17/2026

We're excited to announce that Eagle Alloy is the Presenting Sponsor of A Day with Dolly on July 12!

As a family-owned company with deep roots in our community, Eagle Alloy understands the importance of investing in future generations. Their support helps make this special day possible while helping sustain Dolly Parton's Imagination Library for local children in Muskegon and Oceana Counties.

Because of partners like Eagle Alloy, local children can experience the joy of opening their mailbox and finding a brand-new book waiting just for them.

Thank you, Eagle Alloy, for helping us create a day filled with stories, songs, imagination, and opportunity—and for supporting a future where every child has access to books and a lifelong love of reading. 💖📖

🎀 A Day with Dolly, presented by Eagle Alloy
📅 Sunday, July 12

📚 Storytimes & Sing-Alongs
🦆 Duck Races & Family Fun
☕ Happy Hour & Meet & Greet
🎤 Live Dolly-Inspired Concert

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now at https://www.unitedwaylakeshore.org/a-day-with-dolly

⛳ Tee up for good! The 8th Annual Golf United event is happening Monday, July 13, 2026, at Muskegon Country Club.Gather ...
06/16/2026

⛳ Tee up for good! The 8th Annual Golf United event is happening Monday, July 13, 2026, at Muskegon Country Club.

Gather your foursome for a day of golf, connection, friendly competition, and community impact. Proceeds support United Way of the Lakeshore’s work to help families and individuals thrive across Muskegon, Oceana, and Newaygo Counties.

🏌️ Registration: 9:00 AM
⛳ Shotgun Start: 10:00 AM
🏆 Scramble play, contests, raffles, dinner, and awards

Register your team or become a sponsor: https://www.unitedwaylakeshore.org/golfmuksegon

📚 Every child deserves the opportunity to become a confident reader. United Way of the Lakeshore is seeking programs tha...
06/16/2026

📚 Every child deserves the opportunity to become a confident reader. United Way of the Lakeshore is seeking programs that help children ages 0–8:

📖 Develop early literacy skills
📖 Build school readiness
📖 Improve reading outcomes
📖 Increase access to books and literacy resources

Strong readers become strong learners.

If your organization is advancing early literacy in Muskegon, Newaygo, or Oceana Counties, submit your Letter of Intent today.

https://www.unitedwaylakeshore.org/2027-2029-community-investment-grants

This World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, AmeriCorps is joining the Elder Justice Coordinating Council to highlight a growin...
06/15/2026

This World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, AmeriCorps is joining the Elder Justice Coordinating Council to highlight a growing issue affecting many older adults — government and business imposter scams.

Please remember to talk to family and friends to:

✅ Be cautious of unexpected calls about money, benefits, or accounts. Never ever will someone from the government say: “Your money isn’t safe. Move it to protect it.” Only a scammer will.

✅Avoid acting on pressure, threats, or “urgent” instructions. Never ever will someone from the government threaten to suspend your government benefits if you don’t pay immediately. Only a scammer will.

✅Check in with someone they trust before responding. Never ever will someone from the government demand that you pay with a payment app, cryptocurrency, wire transfer, or gift cards. Only a scammer will.

✅Never share personal or financial information with unexpected callers. Never ever will someone for the government or a banking institution ask for your pin number. Only a scammer will.

🎤 Meet Claudia Fain!We're thrilled to welcome professional Dolly tribute artist, storyteller, theatre educator, and foun...
06/15/2026

🎤 Meet Claudia Fain!

We're thrilled to welcome professional Dolly tribute artist, storyteller, theatre educator, and founder of Character Corner with Claudia to our community for A Day with Dolly!

From sing-alongs to storytimes to an evening concert, Claudia will be bringing Dolly's warmth, music, and magic to life all day long.

Don't miss this fun and exciting event! Get your tickets at https://www.unitedwaylakeshore.org/a-day-with-dolly

❓ Thinking about applying? Here are a few quick answers:✅ Funding period: January 2027–December 2029✅ Serving Muskegon, ...
06/13/2026

❓ Thinking about applying? Here are a few quick answers:

✅ Funding period: January 2027–December 2029
✅ Serving Muskegon, Newaygo, or Oceana Counties
✅ Programs must align with Housing, Early Childhood Literacy, or Childcare
✅ Nonprofit, faith-based, and eligible community organizations are encouraged to apply

Still have questions? Reach out—we're happy to help.

Learn more: https://www.unitedwaylakeshore.org/2027-2029-community-investment-grants

Did you know Dolly Parton's Imagination Library has gifted more than 280 million books to children around the world?Ever...
06/12/2026

Did you know Dolly Parton's Imagination Library has gifted more than 280 million books to children around the world?

Every ticket purchased for A Day with Dolly helps support local children receiving books right here in Muskegon and Oceana Counties.

📚 Because every child deserves a great story. https://www.unitedwaylakeshore.org/a-day-with-dolly

One week from today, we’ll be at the Oceana County Fairgrounds with Feeding America West Michigan serving families acros...
06/12/2026

One week from today, we’ll be at the Oceana County Fairgrounds with Feeding America West Michigan serving families across our community.

We’re still looking for a few more volunteers to help unload and distribute food. These events run smoothly because of people willing to give a couple of hours back to their community.

This distribution is supported by the Urgent Needs Fund of the Community Foundation for Oceana County helping strengthen food access throughout Oceana County.

Interested in joining us?
Volunteer here: https://volunteer.unitedwaylakeshore.org/need/detail/?need_id=1224199

🏠 Safe, stable housing creates the foundation for everything else.United Way of the Lakeshore is seeking programs that h...
06/11/2026

🏠 Safe, stable housing creates the foundation for everything else.

United Way of the Lakeshore is seeking programs that help individuals and families:

• Prevent homelessness
• Maintain stable housing
• Increase access to affordable housing
• Build pathways toward homeownership

If your organization is making a difference in housing across Muskegon, Newaygo, or Oceana Counties, we want to hear from you.

Our Letter of Intent is open now for the 2027–2029 funding cycle.

Learn more: https://www.unitedwaylakeshore.org/2027-2029-community-investment-grants

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Muskegon, MI
49442

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