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► We Need Winter Coats, Hats and Gloves!

Can you imagine trying to get through the Michigan winter months without proper clothing? It's tough enough for an adult, but just think about a young boy or girl walking to school without a warm coat in freezing temperatures. That's the bitter reality for many local families. And the need is growing every day this sinter.

You can help! Charitable Union will be collecting winter coats all during the cold weather season. We urgently need coats to distribute to those in need this winter. For the drop-off schedule, please click here now, or call (269) 964-7234 for assistance

► Gift Shop: More than 100 items have arrived in our Gift Shop, which is open to the general public. Shop local, shop smart!

Charitable Union's unique gift shop is filled to the brim with a wide assortment of hand-crafted items, collectibles, gifts, dolls and household decor. You'll also find a large assortment of hand-made quilts, pillows and comforters. We invite you to visit us soon to explore all the new things we've added to the selection. (Hours)

All proceeds from the gift shop go to support the mission and work of Charitable Union. Before you buy that next birthday or holiday gift, stop by our place to see what's available. You'll be amazed by the wide selection available! (Map)

► Volunteers Needed! Charitable Union is always looking for caring, energetic volunteers to help us serve needy families.

Looking for a new volunteer opportunity? Charitable Union has just what you're looking for! We're currently looking for new volunteers in the following areas:

►Greeting donors and receiving their donations
► Sorting and measuring clothing
► Straightening and stocking shelves in the client store throughout the day
► Working at receptionist desk, in the gift shop or in data entry
► Maintaining the facilities

If you can help, please call (269) 964-7234 or click here now to learn more. Welcome!

►Blessings, Gladys! Long-time worker Gladys Griffin bids farewell to Charitable Union after five years.

As part of the AARP Senior Works programs, Gladys Griffin worked at Charitable Union from 2006-2011. During those years she shared more than her talents – she also shared her heart with us, and she will be sorely missed.

Her deep faith and love for people taught us the importance of how people touch our lives. Charitable Union presented Gladys with a cake on her last day of work (photo left). Blessings on you, Gladys as you continue on your journey. We love you and will miss you!

► Charitable Union Holiday Gathering: Charitable Union hosted a Holiday Gathering on December 2, 2011, to thank donors, volunteers and staff for their support during this past year.

The event was held at the Foundation and featured a great array of hors'devours and a short program of thanks.

To all of you who were there and to those unable to attend....you are the foundation that makes Charitable Union what it is today, may each of you be blessed thoughout this coming new year.

To see a list of all the financial donors, check out the "Hall of Fame" page of this website. Please click here now.

Charitable Union's mission, to provide clothing and household items, free of charge, to those in need continues to touch many lives. Distributing these wagons has been another way that lives are touched. Not only are the wagons fun for the children who receive them, but they are a great help to parents who must otherwise carry their children to and from family appointments!

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