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Press Releases

May 7, 2008 Recognition Program Announced for Senior Volunteers
Apr 7, 2008 United Way’s Project Blueprint Continues to Offer Opportunities for Board Training
Mar 20, 2008 Free Economic Stimulus Payment Day offered to Kent County Residents Saturday, March 29
Feb 29, 2008 Read Across America Day Celebrated Locally At Area Public Schools
Feb 20, 2008 Food and Shelter Programs Funding Available
Feb 18, 2008 United Way’s 2-1-1 Service Reaches 300,000 Call Milestone
Jan 28, 2008 Kent County Tax Credit Coalition Kickoff Begins Season of Free Tax Preparation
Jan 25, 2008 Free Tax Services Offered for Low- and Moderate-Income Families
Jan 22, 2008 Heart of West Michigan United Way Raises $13.8 Million

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    One Child.  30 Minutes.  Once a Week.

    In just 30 minutes a week, volunteers can transform a child's life. Volunteer reading tutors are matched with children at 15 schools in Grand Rapids. 

    They read together for 30 minutes each week during the school year. 

    Become a Schools of Hope volunteer today! Contact Fritz Crabb at 616.459.6281 ext. 101 or e-mail Fritz Crabb at fcrabb@waybetterunitedway.org

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