Holiday Volunteer Opportunities

 

 
 

Adopt a Working Family UW

This Adopt a Family program lifts up "working" families that could use a Holiday blessing. Though working, sometimes LIFE happens. A medical situation, a vehicle repair, roof leak...The list goes on and on. Sadly, over the years, many of these families have fallen through the gaps.
 
You can volunteer and register to provide a Christmas Blessing to one or more of these families in your community that could use a helping hand for the holiday season.
 
For more information call Jana at 231-332-4006 or jana@unitedwaylakeshore.org
 
 

American Red Cross of West Michigan

Consider giving blood for those in need through American Red Cross! 

Muskegon: 

  • December 2, 2022 - New Life Community Church | 4095 Grand Haven Rd. Muskegon, MI 49441 | 12:00 PM - 5:45 PM
  • December 5, 2022 - Don Rea VFW Post 8846 | 1061 Witham Rd. Muskegon, MI 49445 | 12:00 PM - 5:45 PM
  • December 8, 2022 - The Corner | 280 W Muskegon Ave. Muskegon, MI 49440 | 11:00 AM - 4:45 PM

Newaygo: 

  • December 15, 2022 - All Saints Catholic Church | 500 Iroquois Fremont, MI 49412

Oceana: 

  • December 29, 2022 - Pentwater Baptist Church | 101 S Rush St. Pentwater, MI 49449 | 11:00 AM - 4:45 PM

Salvation Army - Christmas Program 

Volunteers are needed to help pack gift bags and food boxes from November 30 until December 13. 
 
*Volunteers must be masked, gloved, and healthy. They should be able to lift 10lbs or more.
 
For questions please call: (231) 773 - 3284

Salvation Army - Christmas Program

Volunteers are needed to help distribute Christmas Boxes to recipients through a drive-through setting. 
  • Dates coming soon! Stay tuned or call the number below! 
*Volunteers must be masked, gloved, and healthy. They should be able to lift 10lbs or more.
 
For questions please call: (231) 773 - 3284
 

Salvation Army - Bell Ringing 

The bell-ringing season starts each November and runs through Christmas Eve when the red kettles are packed away for the season. Volunteers are the difference between an empty kettle and one that raises about $30 per hour - enough to provide a family with two bags of groceries or shelter an individual for a night. 
 
To volunteer today follow the link: 
 
For questions please call: (231) 773 - 3284

Mission for Area People: 

Suggested items for boys and girls: 
  • Hoodies 
  • PJ lounger pants 
  • Wallets/Purses 
  • Colognes 
  • Gift Cards; restaurants, movies, bowling, iTunes, shopping stores, etc. 
  • Makeup/Perfume/Colone 
*Please have all donations dropped off to Mission for Area people on December 15, 2022, @ 2500 Jefferson St, Muskegon, MI 49444
 

SMG Blanket Drive

From now until January 12, 2023

Bring your blanket donations to any of the following locations:

  • CarePatrol @ AMG Business Center - Norton Shores
  • Comfort Keepers - Spring Lake
  • Continuum Home Health Care - Holland
  • Four Pointes Center for Successful Aging - Grand Haven
  • Grand Pines Assisted Living Center - Grand Haven
  • Grand Traverse Pie Company - Norton Shores
  • Harbor Hospice - Muskegon
  • Harding's Market - North Muskegon
  • St. Francis de Sales - Norton Shores
  • The Village at Park Terrace - Muskegon

Donations of NEW blankets and throws will be given to our area seniors who reside in nursing facilities.

Muskegon Programming: 

Holiday Gifts/Toys Teen Town Christmas - Mission For Area People 

Accepting applications for gift assistance starting November 29, 2022 (See Program Hours below for specific dates and times to apply). Provides gifts for teens age 15 - 18. Approved applicants will be scheduled to pick up their gifts on December 14, 2022. Please bring plastic bags to carry the gifts home, but do not bring children to the scheduled appointment.

Serves: Muskegon County 

Eligibility: 

  • Muskegon County residents with teenage children ages 15-18 years
  • Must be able to show proof of financial hardship - receiving some type of state (DHHS) benefit (Medicaid, food assistance/SNAP, cash assistance), receiving Unemployment benefits, etc.

Application Process: 

  • Walk in to apply (see Program Hours for dates and times)
  • Registration is held at the Temple United Methodist Church Parlor (2500 Jefferson Street Muskegon MI 49444

Documents Required: 

  • Photo identification for applicant - Identification for teens (DHHS paperwork, birth certificate, or other form of ID)

Service Hours: 

In-person applications:

  • Tuesday, November 29, 2022 10am-2pm
  • Thursday, December 1, 2022 12noon-4pm
  • Tuesday, December 6, 2022 10am-2pm
  • Thursday, December 8, 2022 12noon-4pm

Gift pick-ups will be scheduled for December 14, 2022

Parents or guardians who are unable to come in person to apply due to transportation or other issues may call the MAP office on Monday, December 12, 2022 between 9am and 2pm.

Contact Info: 

MISSION FOR AREA PEOPLE 

 2500 Jefferson Street | Muskegon Heights, MI, 49444 

 (231) 733-9672 | Type (Main) 

 (231) 733-8241 | Type (Fax) 

 (231) 733-9672 | Type (Main Site Phone)

SALVATION ARMY - MUSKEGON 

SALVATION ARMY - MUSKEGON 

 1221 Shonat Street | Muskegon, MI, 49442 

 (231) 773-3284 | Type (Main) 

 (231) 773-0587 | Type (Fax) 

 (231) 773-3284 | Type (Main Site Phone) 

HOLIDAY GIFTS/TOYS (2022)

Providing Christmas gift assistance for children age 0-14, and for seniors age 60 and older.Applications can be made online October 10 - December 2, 2022. Those without internet access can contact 211 for assistance with the application (Mon-Fri 8am-5pm).Approved applicants will be scheduled a date and time to pick up their items before Christmas. No children are allowed in the Christmas Center. Volunteers are needed to assist with bell ringing and distribution of food and gifts. Also, individuals or businesses interested in having an Angel Tree at their location or interested in purchasing a gift from an Angel Tree may contact the office.
https://saangeltree.org

Serves People Living In: Muskegon County 
Program CHRISTMAS ASSISTANCE 
Eligibility Muskegon County residents at 200% of federal poverty level or below with children ages 0-14, or age 60 and older 
Application Process Apply online October 10 - December 2, 2022 at: https://saangeltree.org Those unable to apply online can dial 2-1-1 for assistance with the application, Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. 
Documents Required - Government issued photo identification for applicant - Proof of residency for other household members (examples of proof of residency include: Photo ID, DHHS paperwork, school records, income tax records) - Proof of custody/guardianship for children in the household (birth certificate or guardianship papers) 
Fees No fees 
Payment Methods Not applicable 
Service Hours Application dates: October 10, 2022 - December 2, 2022 Distribution dates in mid-December 
Location Located on Shonat, south of Apple Avenue 
No public transportation available 
Accessibility Wheelchair Accessible Service Area

AGEWELL SERVICES 

 211 | Type (Intake)

CHRISTMAS MEAL FOR OLDER ADULTS (2022)
DTE HOLIDAY MEAL 

Offering a free holiday dinner for seniors. Dine-in and to-go options available.The menu consists of cranberry brie stuffed chicken, mashed red skin potatoes and gravy, Prince Charles vegetables (green beans, carrots and wax beans), cinnamon applesauce, Caesar salad, dinner roll with butter, and dessert.

Serves People Living In: Muskegon, Oceana, and Ottawa County

Eligibility: Adults age 60 or older

Application Process: Call 211 to make a reservation Mon-Fri 9am-4pm. Reservations can be made November 14 - December 9, 2022 (or until all slots are filled). Reservations are required for dine-in and to-go meals.

Locations & Times: 

Eglecraft Mobile Home Park -

  • 2129 Arrow Head Drive, Muskegon MI 49442
  • Thursday, December 15, 2022 
  • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Woodside Haven

  • 347 Shonat Street, Muskegon MI, 49442
  • Thursday, December 15, 2022
  • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Orchard View Senior Center

  • 1765 Ada Ave. Muskegon MI, 49442
  • Thursday, December 15
  • Dine In: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Take Out: 12:15 PM - 12:30 PM

Pine Grove

  • 1764 E. Apple Ave, Muskegon MI 49442
  • Thursday, December 15, 2022
  • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Summit Square

  • 3020 Peck Street, Muskegon Heights MI, 49444
  • Thursday, December 15, 2022
  • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Jefferson Towers

  • 1077 Jefferson Street, Muskegon MI 49440
  • Thursday, December 15, 2022
  • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Berkshire Apartments

  • 929 First Street, Muskegon MI, 49440
  • Thursday, December 15, 2022
  • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Tanglewood Park

  • 560 Seminole Rd. Norton Shores MI 49444
  • Thursday, December 15, 2022
  • Dine In: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • To Go: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Holton United Methodist Church​​​​​​​

  • 9530 Holton Duck Lak Rd. Holton MI, 49425
  • Thursday, December 15, 2022
  • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Shawl Apartments

  • 225 Hall Street, Whitehall MI, 49461
  • Thursday, December 15, 2022
  • 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM