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Our Purpose: To contribute to human dignity.


Our Work: Provide clothing, bedding and small household items at no charge and connect people to resources in the community.

 

Our Values:
Honor and respect the people we serve.
Collaborate and partner with stakeholders.
Respect diversity within our community.
Be an exemplary organization.
Use resources responsibly.
Learn more and get involved.


Our Impact This Year

  • Households Served in 2022

    12,246

  • Volunteer Hours in 2022

    18,651

  • Backdoor Donations in 2022

    62,225 bags/boxes


The Holiday Season brings a time for both looking back and looking forward at Charitable Union. We just published our 2023 Annual Report (see it here).  It's been a great year for us. Many challenges have been faced and we are excited that we are bouncing back from the pandemic days when our doors were closed and we had to help folks curbside. 

As we move into a new year we are planning some old favorites: Jeans Day will be January 25 (see info here) and Decorated Table is May 9th (see info here). There will be surprises and we know one thing is for sure, we will be here to serve those in need and that's what it is all about.

May your holiday be filled with all good things.

Charitable Union

Our Hours of Operation for all areas. Please check the area of service below that you would like information on:

Donation Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Due to COVID donations must be held 72-hours before processing.

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Free Store Shopping:
Mon, Tues and Wed
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
2nd Saturday of month
9:00 a.m. to Noon
Closed Thurs and Fri

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The Gift Shop :
Gift Shop Hours:

Monday - Thursday 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m.
Friday and Saturday 9:00a.m. to 1:00p.m.

85 Calhoun Street
Battle Creek, MI 49017

Save the Date for Decorated Table


  • -Celeste Clark
    -Celeste Clark

    Ralph Waldo Emerson is quoted as saying, "It is one of the most beautiful compensations of this life that no man can sincerely try to help another without helping himself... Serve and thou shall be served."

    Charitable Union is a gem in our community that lives up to this mantra. It is a place that serves---in its support of families with their clothing needs, securing jobs, and advocating for other services. Have you ever heard of a student at the start of the school year in need of school clothing, or during winter without a coat and boots?

    These are just two examples of the many programs that Charitable Union undertakes to assist our children in this community. Equally, if not more important is "how" Charitable Union goes about its work. They take great care to show dignity and respect, and to create a feeling of "family." Whether you are receiving the services offered, dropping off a donation, or shopping in the gift shop, there is a feeling you are among friends. Those who work and volunteer at Charitable Union embody the spirit of their mission and purpose: "To contribute to human dignity by providing resources at no charge to help lead people out of poverty."

    Charitable Union is only able to accomplish this mission through your generosity! The need is so great and the time is now to invest in our children so that they can be positioned for a successful future. I hope you will join me and many others in supporting the wonderful work of the Charitable Union by continuing your commitment…. If you have not given in the past, please consider becoming a 'giving' friend and touch the lives of others!

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