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Family Volunteering for Mobile Food Pantry

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FOR THE LAKESHORE

892

STUDENTS ENROLLED IN AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS OR CAREER DEVELOPMENT PATHWAYS IN 2025

120,000 LBS

OF FOOD DISTRIBUTED IN OCEANA COUNTY IN 2025 VIA MOBILE FOOD PANTRIES

32,048

VOLUNTEER HOURS SPENT WITH UNITED WAY OF THE LAKESHORE MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN 2025

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Closing out the week, we have one of Beards for Books’ most competitive rivalries — and one of our favorite friendships.

Each year DJ Hilson, Muskegon County Prosecutor, and Gary Nelund, Mayor of Norton Shores, go head-to-head to see who

Another original Beards for Books Champion has entered the ring — Ryan Bennett.

Ryan is a second-generation union pipefitter from Muskegon and a proud member of West Michigan Plumbers, Fitters and Service Trades Local #174, where he has served

⏰ 10 days to go! The Wild Game Dinner is almost here, and tickets are going fast.
All-you-can-eat wild game, outdoor-themed raffles, a lively crowd, and a night built around community and tradition.
📅 April 2
📍 Sherman Bowling Alley | Platinum Room

Meet David Cook, one of our Beards for Books Champions helping support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library across Muskegon, Newaygo, and Oceana Counties.

David works with GE Aerospace and is a proud Marine veteran who believes in showing up for

Earth Day reminds us to care for the places we call home. Day of Caring puts that into action.

From outdoor beautification to community cleanups, volunteers will help create visible improvements across Muskegon County just days after Earth Day.

We&

This one might be our most special Beards for Books Champion yet.

Meet Theo, age 6 — and our first-ever Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library graduate to participate in Beards for Books. Theo grew up receiving Dolly books in the mail, and t

When people come together around the table, good things happen beyond it.
Proceeds from the Wild Game Dinner help support community work across Muskegon, Newaygo, and Oceana Counties through United Way of the Lakeshore.
A fun night out can still make

When it comes to Beards for Books, Jason Finch might just take the crown for biggest beard every year.

Jason begins growing his beard each year at the start of maple syrup season, letting it grow all month long before shaving it to support children

Meet Mike Weessies, CEO of Hackley Community Care and one of our Beards for Books Champions helping support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library across Muskegon, Newaygo, and Oceana Counties.

Mike is known across our community as a thoughtful le

Bruce Walters helped start the tradition. Bruce has been a Beards for Books Champion since the very beginning, and every year he brings creativity, humor, and a whole lot of Dolly Parton fandom to the campaign. From baking with Dolly merch to full-on

Closing out the week, we have one of Beards for Books’ most competitive rivalries — and one of our favorite friendships.

Each year DJ Hilson, Muskegon County Prosecutor, and Gary Nelund, Mayor of Norton Shores, go head-to-head to see who

Another original Beards for Books Champion has entered the ring — Ryan Bennett.

Ryan is a second-generation union pipefitter from Muskegon and a proud member of West Michigan Plumbers, Fitters and Service Trades Local #174, where he has served

⏰ 10 days to go! The Wild Game Dinner is almost here, and tickets are going fast.
All-you-can-eat wild game, outdoor-themed raffles, a lively crowd, and a night built around community and tradition.
📅 April 2
📍 Sherman Bowling Alley | Platinum Room

Meet David Cook, one of our Beards for Books Champions helping support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library across Muskegon, Newaygo, and Oceana Counties.

David works with GE Aerospace and is a proud Marine veteran who believes in showing up for

Earth Day reminds us to care for the places we call home. Day of Caring puts that into action.

From outdoor beautification to community cleanups, volunteers will help create visible improvements across Muskegon County just days after Earth Day.

We&

This one might be our most special Beards for Books Champion yet.

Meet Theo, age 6 — and our first-ever Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library graduate to participate in Beards for Books. Theo grew up receiving Dolly books in the mail, and t

When people come together around the table, good things happen beyond it.
Proceeds from the Wild Game Dinner help support community work across Muskegon, Newaygo, and Oceana Counties through United Way of the Lakeshore.
A fun night out can still make

When it comes to Beards for Books, Jason Finch might just take the crown for biggest beard every year.

Jason begins growing his beard each year at the start of maple syrup season, letting it grow all month long before shaving it to support children

Meet Mike Weessies, CEO of Hackley Community Care and one of our Beards for Books Champions helping support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library across Muskegon, Newaygo, and Oceana Counties.

Mike is known across our community as a thoughtful le

Bruce Walters helped start the tradition. Bruce has been a Beards for Books Champion since the very beginning, and every year he brings creativity, humor, and a whole lot of Dolly Parton fandom to the campaign. From baking with Dolly merch to full-on

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