The mission of Charitable Union is to collect community donations of clothing, bedding and household items and to distribute those goods free of charge to Battle Creek area children and families in need.

Since 1887, the Charitable Union has cared for those in need throughout the Battle Creek and surrounding areas. An enduring community resource, we have provided children, families and individuals clothing and household items to help them address temporary challenges in their lives. These items are provided at no cost to those seeking the services.

Charitable Union was formed when a group of churchwomen identified a need in the community. Determined to help, they collected gently used clothing, cleaned and refurbished them, and distributed the clothing to the needy families of the day. That same mission lives on. In 2007, with the help of a small staff and over 500 volunteers, Charitable Union distributed 450,000 articles of clothing, bedding and household items to families in need in our community.

Linda Alexander-Wyers
Luz Benita Delgado
Dennis Martin
Debbie Magers
Eric Morris
Peter Phelps
Sioux Remer
Rev. Jim Sparks
Kim Staib
Rev. Karl Strenge
Kim Tabor
Brian Wensauer
Martha Widdows Witham

Dick Fink Executive Director

Charitable Union Gift Shop sells hand made quilts and household items. The quilts are assembled and hand sewn by volunteers. The household items have all been donated by the community. The gift shop is located at 85 Calhoun Street and is open during regular business hours.