Shiawassee Hope

09/02/2021

Update: This need has been met.

A person in an area we serve is in need of a shower chair. If you know of one free or inexpensive (new costs $120) please text Marlene Webster at 989-413-7342.

09/01/2021

We're working on a grant report today and are struck once again by the difference it makes when HOPE shows up in a neighborhood. These pictures are of the playground at Pleasant Valley Trailer Park. January 2020-April 2021. Through funds from 100+ Women Who Care and Shiawassee Community Foundation AND through the hard work and dedication of Eagle Scout Sam Felpausch, Shiawassee Hope was able to bring this resource into the neighborhood where we work.

07/16/2021

Christmas in July Party tonight at 1201 N. Washington Street to collect toys for our annual Christmas Toy Store. Lots of food and activities for the kids plus photos with Santa by Matteson Photography. Admission is a $25 toy, $25 cash, or a $25 grocery gift card.

Christmas in July Party tonight at 1201 N. Washington Street to collect toys for our annual Christmas Toy Store. Lots of food and activities for the kids plus photos with Santa by Matteson Photography. Admission is a $25 toy, $25 cash, or a $25 grocery gift card.

06/03/2021

It was such a great feeling to be back in the Pleasant Valley neighborhood Wednesday evening. The pantry was open, free dinner served, and a surprise visit from the ice cream truck sponsored by some incredible volunteers. We’ll be in the neighborhood every Wednesday this summer from 4-6 pm. Next week, we’ll be planting our garden beds if you’d like to join us.

It was such a great feeling to be back in the Pleasant Valley neighborhood Wednesday evening. The pantry was open, free dinner served, and a surprise visit from the ice cream truck sponsored by some incredible volunteers. We’ll be in the neighborhood every Wednesday this summer from 4-6 pm. Next week, we’ll be planting our garden beds if you’d like to join us.

03/12/2021

You can pick up a free dinner at Shiawasee Hope 521 E Williams Street from 3-5 pm Monday-Wednesday-Friday through April 2. Our local restaurants are preparing the meals. Free to anyone!

You can pick up a free dinner at Shiawasee Hope 521 E Williams Street from 3-5 pm Monday-Wednesday-Friday through April 2. Our local restaurants are preparing the meals. Free to anyone!

12/22/2020

Thanks to all of you, the Shiawassee Hope Christmas store served 65 children from 29 families this Christmas season. For each child, parents chose 1 large toy, 2 medium toys, pajamas socks and underwear, and a stocking with stuffers. Each family received a board game, a $50 grocery card, and a gift certificate to Greg and Lou's for pumpkin pie. Be watching for our Christmas in July Toy Drive next year. We hope to make the store even bigger and better in 2021. We cannot say "Thank You" enough!

12/20/2020

We have a few toys, games, stocking stuffers, pajamas, socks, and underwear left from our Christmas store. We are making these items available on a first come, first served basis tomorrow, December 21, only from 9 am-3 pm. Address is 521 E Williams Street. No contribution, no income requirement, no verification, and no ID necessary. Feel free to share this post with anyone who might need just a little extra help this Christmas.

12/19/2020

Help?! Last week we made a post requesting a twin mattress and someone responded. If that person is you could you please text executive director Marlene Webster at 989–413–7342?

12/19/2020

Our last family for the day has just wrapped up their pile of gifts. So far, we have served 21 families this season, close to 50 kids. Thanks to all of our volunteers and donors for making this happen.

12/17/2020

Thanks to the amazing generosity of our community, the Shiawassee Hope Christmas store is ready for parents to shop this week.

12/14/2020

Parents will be shopping at the Shiawassee Hope Christmas Store this Thursday (12/17) and Saturday (12/19).
We are looking for donations of larger toys (~$40 value) such as skate boards, robots, remote control toys, Barbie house, hot wheels tracks, fortnite and minecraft toys, and legos, and toys from the movie Frozen. We could also use some smaller toys ($15-20 value) such as slime, yugi oh cards, earbuds, nerf toys and hot wheels.
We also need a few more grocery cards in $25 or $50 increments.
(Kroger, Save-a-lot, Aldi).
We will be receiving donations at 521 E. Williams Street this week on Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
For more information text Marlene Webster at 989-413-7342.

12/12/2020

We are looking for a twin mattress in good condition for one of our neighbors. We are willing to pick up! Text Marlene Webster at 989-413-7342 if you can help.

12/08/2020

You can drop off donations for the Shiawassee Hope Christmas Store tomorrow (12/8) from 9 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at 521 E. Williams Street in Owosso. There are other ways to give too! See the attachments for requested items and for other ways to give. Our goal is to help Pleasant Valley neighborhood children have a wonderful Christmas provided by their parents through YOUR gift.

12/01/2020

Shiawassee Hope's cover photo

12/01/2020

Here’s an example of the kind of donations we’re taking today for the Shiawassee Hope Christmas store. We’re here until 3:00 pm today to receive your generous donations. You may also give online through unitedwaygenessee.org/raise-shiawassee. #raiseUPshiawassee

12/01/2020

Raise Up Shiawassee

Today is Giving Tuesday. There are 25 non-profits in Shiawassee County who are collaborating to give you an opportunity to participate in all the great work that happens in our community every day. From the arts to human services and caring for natural resources, these 25 organization make our community the enriching place it is to live and work. Go to this link, pick your favorites or give one donation that will be divided among all of them. Of course, we'd love for you to support Shiawassee Hope but please give to others as well. #raiseupshiawassee https://www.unitedwaygenesee.org/raise-shiawassee

Across Shiawassee County, individuals and groups are stepping up to #raiseUPshiawassee. In an era full of Black Fridays, One Day Only Sale Saturdays, and Cyber Mondays, often times we get so hyper focused on getting the best deal; we forget those most in need. GivingTuesday harnesses the generosity....

11/30/2020

What does joy sound like? On Giving Tuesday and throughout the month of December you can bring joy to children AND give the gift of dignity and self-sufficiency to their parents. Here's how! #raiseupshiawassee #givewhereyoulive

11/30/2020

December 1 is Giving Tuesday. When you give to Shiawassee Hope this year, you will make make it possible for under-resourced parents to be GIVERS too! See the attachments for more details. #raiseUPshiawassee

11/30/2020

Shiawassee Hope's cover photo

11/24/2020

Giving is so much fun but for families who are under-resourced, always receiving can be embarrassing. At Shiawassee Hope, we want to give kids at Pleasant Valley Trailer Park a GREAT Christmas and also give their parents the joy of choosing, "purchasing" (a $10 per family co-pay) and wrapping gifts for their children. This year, you can GIVE in a way that helps preserve dignity and self-sufficiency for our local neighborhood families. See the post below for more information. Contact Marlene Webster at 989-413-7342 or email [email protected]

11/06/2020

BIG NEWS! The playscape we're building at Pleasant Valley Trailer Park has FINALLY arrived. We need some volunteers to help build this Saturday, November 7 at 10:00 a.m. 1704 S. M52 Owosso. Call or text Marlene Webster if you'd like to help. 989-413-7342

10/13/2020

Raise Up Shiawassee

Great Start has been a great partner for Shiawassee Hope helping us bring meaningful events to our neighborhood children. Let's help them raise money for preschool scholarships. Together we can Raise Up Shiawassee. #GivingTuesday #raiseUPshiawassee

#GivingTuesday GearUP:
Featuring Great Start Shiawassee
Great Start Shiawassee believes every child deserves a Great Start! Please help them raise at least $8000 to provide scholarships for families that cannot afford to send their child to preschool. Donate beginning November 1 to invest in Shiawassee County’s future! #GSPIF #RaiseUpShiawassee #GiveWhereYouLive at raiseUPshiawassee.org

YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWUG-fvejQ8

**EDIT: Please Note: Indoor photos in video are pre-pandemic--please wear your mask when unable to properly physically distance yourself from others not within your household. 😷

09/15/2020

Come join us for a day of fun and community building. We're working on a new playground and doing some maintenance projects on the Impact Center. Plus there'll be food, games, and some fun give-aways. To volunteer, contact Marlene Webster by email at [email protected] or at 989-413-7342.

08/22/2020

Free food giveaway at the YMCA going on now! Saturday morning, August 22.

08/11/2020

Beginning at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 12, we have 500 lbs of fresh produce to distribute to 25 families tomorrow (10 lbs of fruit and 10 lbs of vegetables per family) WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.
LOCATION 521 E. Williams Street Owosso
No I.D. or income verification required.
Yes, you can pick up for other families.
Sorry, no early pick ups. We will begin at 10:00 a.m. prompt.

07/29/2020

We have 20 pounds of fresh produce for 25 families again today. No ID or proof of income required.Drive-thru pickup begins at 1:30 p.m. at 521 E. Williams Street while supplies last. Sorry we will not be able to serve customers before 1:30 p.m.

07/15/2020

We have another 500 pounds of fruits and vegetables to distribute on Wednesday, July 15 beginning at 1:30 p.m. while supplies last. 521 E. Williams Street Owosso. No verification or I.D. required.

07/01/2020

Shiawassee Hope has another shipment of fresh fruits and vegetable to distribute tomorrow, Thursday, July 2, 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. at 521 E. Williams Street, Owosso. No I.D., no proof of income required. First come, first served.

06/17/2020

We have 500 lbs of fresh fruits and vegetables to give away tomorrow, Wednesday, June 17 starting at 1:30 p.m. while supplies last. No registration or I.D. required. Location 521 E. Williams Street Owosso

06/06/2020

Free produce tomorrow Sunday June 7 from 11:00am-1:00 pm at 521 E Williams Street, Owosso. No ID, no proof of income required. Apples, oranges, pears, carrots, zucchini, and more! First come, first served.

06/03/2020

06/03/2020

For the next few weeks, Shiawassee Hope is receiving a weekly shipment of fresh produce including potatoes, cabbage, sweet potatoes, apples, oranges and pears. You can pick up Wednesday, June 3, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Pleasant Valley Impact Center 1704 S. M52 Lot 32 or Sunday, June 7 at The Intersection of Dewey and Williams (521 E. WIlliams Street) between 11:15 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. No I.D. or verification required. We will post again when we have future distribution dates.

05/14/2020

Owosso Public Schools

03/12/2020

In the interest of everyone's health and safety, the Chopped fundraising event scheduled for Monday, March 16, has been canceled. Thanks for understanding.

03/10/2020

One week from tonight, this fun event will help sustain LINC Pantry as a resource in our community. We provide over 30,000 meals per year to hundreds of families. This event will include a tour of the pantry, a Chopped-style cook-off, food samplings and more! Tickets in advance are $10 or $15 at the door.See the attached flyer for details.