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Marshall County community members are gathering in February to launch a series of “Housing Matters” meetings. United Way will host community engagement sessions over lunch on Thursday, February 8 and Thursday, February 22, from noon to 2 p.m. ET at the Marshall County Philanthropy Center, 2680 Miller Drive, Suite 120, Plymouth.
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Officials at the United Way of Marshall County and the Marshall County Community Foundation will be deploying the Disaster Relief Fund in an effort to respond to the needs of the community.
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It’s been since the latter part of February that Marshall County residents, in addition to those in neighboring counties, have endured cleanup and repairs since the flooding event. A disaster declaration named Marshall County and several dozen others in order to receivefederal dollars to assist in the recovery effort.
Each year in Marshall County, nearly half a million dollars is donated to United Way by individuals and companies who are looking to make an impact on the lives of families, friends and neighbors who benefit from the programs and services they provide, according to organization representatives. Continue reading
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members plan on opening bids for surface treatment spring projects and street and sidewalk projects when they meet tonight. The board members will also consider a conditional offer of employment for a paramedic position and a request to release partial retainage funds for Kokosing Industrial for work done on the wastewater treatment facility.
The board will meet at 6 p.m. tonight followed by the Plymouth City Council meeting.
The Plymouth City Council members held the first reading of an ordinance Monday night that sets the pathway for funding the Aquatics Center, Early Childhood Learning Center and offices for the Marshall County Community Foundation and United Way organizations. They will be constructed on Miller Drive near the Lifeplex facility west of Plymouth.
The kick-off event for the 2017 campaign for United Way is set as part of the second annual Taste of Marshall County. The Taste of Marshall County will be Saturday, Aug. 12 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The fundraising event will feature even more selections in the food garden this year and a separate beer and wine garden. Live entertainment will include music from Shots Fired Reloaded and Southern Straightaway.
Those in Marshall County who utilize MyFreeTaxes can file state and federal taxes this year with added security.
Officials with the United Way of Marshall County announce the addition of encryption technology, several layers of authentication and a secure connection to safeguard sensitive information and protect against unauthorized access when utilizing MyFreeTaxes.
The United Way of Marshall County has recognized local volunteers that help the organization provide services in the community.
The annual awards event at the end of April was used to recognize companies that ran successful fundraising campaign drives, and individuals that contributed their time and resources to the United Way.
The Plymouth Community School Corporation has set the schedule for summer school classes this year. Continue reading
The United Way of Marshall County is promoting a service for which many are unaware they even qualify.
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A not-for-profit is kicking-off a major fundraising effort starting on Thursday.
The United Way of Marshall County says Dine Out for United Way 2015 will start at Burger King on Michigan Street and Mooney’s Ice Cream in Plymouth. The idea is that the restaurants will donate a portion of their sales that day to the United Way.
A Marshall County resident was honored at a banquet for her volunteer service.
The United Way of Marshall County says it has decided to name Cindy Rash as their “Volunteer of the Year.” The United Way works to fundraise for various non-profit organizations in their local communities.
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The United Way of Marshall County has a busy week planned. Volunteers will be visiting businesses in the community to distribute information about United Way. They will be in Bremen on Wednesday and in Plymouth on Friday.
The volunteers will be accepting contributions from businesses to go towards the community. United Way of Marshall County Executive Director Linda Yoder says these visits show businesses how United Way can help.
“What we’re doing again is at the very core. We are providing support for agencies all across the county that are providing social services,” said Yoder.
