The many faces of homelessness. Editor’s Note: This week is Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week. By Diana Hanna, TrueNorth Community Services. The face of homelessness can often be hidden from view. Unlike, in urban areas where homeless people are in plain sight on street corners and sidewalks, homelessness is not as evident in rural communities like ours. Take one perspective…
Community Foundation awards nearly $17K in recent grants. SHELBY — The Board of Trustees of the Community Foundation for Oceana County (CFOC) recently approved grant awards to a variety of community organizations in support of projects throughout Oceana County. A total of $16,919 was awarded as a result of CFOC’s competitive application process that is overseen by a subcommittee of its trustees.…
Meeting Oceana’s greatest needs. #CommunityFoundationforOceanaCounty. SHELBY — “The fact that we have so many residents struggling to make ends meet is the root cause of the county’s challenges. For many families, they are just one unexpected expense away from a crisis,” said Community Foundation for Oceana County Executive Director Tammy Carey. In 2017, the foundation board adopted a strategic plan…
MSP hosts citizens’ academy. #MichiganStatePolice HART — The Michigan State Police Hart post has announced that a Citizens’ Academy will run Nov. 7-30. The four-week academy will meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 6-8 p.m. It will give citizens the opportunity to become familiar with the mission and operation of MSP; understand the procedures that troopers follow; increase their awareness…
Hart athletics pie sale begins. #HartHighSchoolSports HART — Hart High School has begun its annual apple pie sale, which is a fundraiser for the school’s athletic programs. Call Hart High School Athletics at 873-6277 or see any Pirate athlete to place your order. Orders are due Friday, Oct. 27. Pies are $7 each or three for $18. Pie pick-up is…
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