National VOLUNTEER Week 2012

Show your appreciation and celebrate accomplishments. Nominate a local volunteer for “Volunteer of the Week” by emailing editor@lenconnect.com or Anthony Sacco at 424-6576 or ASacco@ubat.com.

Lenawee Community Foundation Announces Commitment for Proposed New Community Center

Up to $2 million has been approved by the Lenawee Community Foundation Board of Directors toward the cost of construction of a new community center for the City of Tecumseh.

Show Your Creative Side

There is still time to sign up for the inaugural Canned Food Art Festival! Is your family, service club, church, business, company, or organization looking to address hunger in Lenawee County? Then contact Paula of the Lenawee Community Foundation at 517-423-1729.

Celebrating People in Action

Thank you for providing shelter to survivors of domestic violence, driving veterans to medical appointments, delivering books to children under the age of 5, assisting teachers in classrooms, cleaning parks, translating marketing materials, coaching youth sports, cooking community meals, and building the capacity of Lenawee County organizations. THANK YOU!

Lenawee Community contributes over $5,500 to Art-A-Licious

More than 72 residents of Lenawee County recently contributed over 265 hours of their time and talent, worth almost $5,600, to help make Art-A-Licious an overwhelmingly successful event in 2010.

10 Steps for Volunteering in Schools

School starts next month and there is no time like now to get involved. Remember working with a school is one of the most rewarding experiences a volunteer can have.

13 Ways to Recruit Volunteers at the Office

Contact Your Local Volunteer Center – Volunteer Centers provide information on community needs, volunteer opportunities and training, recruitment strategies and more. VOLUNTEER Lenawee! a program of the Lenawee Community Foundation is here to serve you. Contact us at (517) 424-6576.