Charles Nash greets donors at the intersection of Henry and Seminole.
14 volunteers and staff of West Michigan Therapy - WMt Recovery and Housing Center, standing at 3 busy intersections on a drizzly Saturday morning, June 11, collected 5,563 quarters from drivers passing by. The donations, totalling $1,390, will be used to support WMT's housing programs.
State and federal budget cuts led the agency to launch a fund-raising campaign, the Million Quarters Drive, to maintain these critical housing programs. There were 2,413 homeless persons in Muskegon County in 2010. WMT served 1,339 of those who were homeless and an additional 662 who were about to lose their homes, providing prevention services to help keep those individuals and families in their homes.
WMT's board and staff appreciate the volunteers and staff members who volunteered their time. We also appreciate the cities of North Muskegon and Norton Shores for allowing this event to take place at busy intersections in their communities. Most importantly, we appreciate the hundreds of citizens who showed their concern for their "neighbors" by giving.
Anyone interested in giving to this campaign can go to area Plumb's stores and contribute when checking out, or can send a check to West Michigan Therapy.
Watch for announcements on the next opportunity to help us reach our goal of One Million Quarters. To get involved as a volunteer for this campaign to end homelessness in Muskegon County contact Jackie Fisher at jfisher@wmttlc.com.
State and federal budget cuts led the agency to launch a fund-raising campaign, the Million Quarters Drive, to maintain these critical housing programs. There were 2,413 homeless persons in Muskegon County in 2010. WMT served 1,339 of those who were homeless and an additional 662 who were about to lose their homes, providing prevention services to help keep those individuals and families in their homes.
WMT's board and staff appreciate the volunteers and staff members who volunteered their time. We also appreciate the cities of North Muskegon and Norton Shores for allowing this event to take place at busy intersections in their communities. Most importantly, we appreciate the hundreds of citizens who showed their concern for their "neighbors" by giving.
Anyone interested in giving to this campaign can go to area Plumb's stores and contribute when checking out, or can send a check to West Michigan Therapy.
Watch for announcements on the next opportunity to help us reach our goal of One Million Quarters. To get involved as a volunteer for this campaign to end homelessness in Muskegon County contact Jackie Fisher at jfisher@wmttlc.com.
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