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Special Event:
ENRICH is having a special four person golf scramble at Shadow Ridge
golf course. For details and a application
form, click here. The event includes a golf cart, green fee, and
lunch. Deadline to enter is September 19, 2009.
Who:
A community of caring people. We have a volunteer board, a part-time staff and program volunteers.
When:
Due to limited staff, ENRICH's hours vary. We strive to return all calls within 48 hours.
Where:
We are at 343 West Main Street in the City of Ionia.
Our Mission:
ENRICH mobilizes people and resources creating positive solutions to
improve the quality of life for individuals, families and communities in
Ionia County.
Our History:
ENRICH of Ionia County was established in 1997 by a group of human
service professionals, agencies, area churches, and concerned community
members. We are a tax exempt, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Our Accomplishments:
ENRICH serves over 250 Ionia County families each year in need of
furniture and appliances. We have a delivery truck to pick up and
deliver Community Circle items, and are purchasing a building in
downtown Ionia to serve as a Non-profit Resource Center.
Our Results:
At ENRICH we help where possible, and once in a while perform tiny
marvels on our shoestring budget. Recently we met a young woman who left
her husband, took her kids and landed at the local shelter with nothing
but her children and their clothes. When she came to ENRICH, she was so
afraid her husband would find her that it was even hard to convince her
to tell us her last name. After assuring her that our staff understood
the importance of confidentiality, we were able to help her find
affordable housing. ENRICH then delivered beds, a kitchen table and
chairs where her children could eat together and do their homework. We
also provided living room furniture and a few household supplies.
Raising several young children alone and poor can be an overwhelming
challenge. Doing it while everyone eats and sleeps on the floor is a
tragedy.
Our Needs:
ENRICH always needs donations of useable household goods, volunteers
to assist with our programs, and board and committee members to help
carry out our work. We especially need your financial donations to help
support those things that can't be supplied through volunteer labor or
donated goods - the heat and light bill, the land contract payment,
insurance, staffing, and supplies. Please help us by pledging your
donation or volunteering your time.
ENRICH receives support from churches, United Way, ISD, ICCF, Ionia
County Council for the Prevention of Child Abuse & Neglect (ICAN),
Volunteer Centers of Michigan and generous community members.
● ENRICH is a Resource Center for
people living in Ionia County. People who need assistance can
contact ENRICH to find out about other local agencies that can help or
stop by the office to pick up brochures and read local non-profit
newsletters.
343 W. Main St. , Ionia, MI 48846
Ph. 616-522-1126
enrichionia@gmail.com
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