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United Way of the Lakeshore Our Mission: Uniting to inspire change and build thriving communities. Visit our website to get involved today!

Our Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program serves over 6,000 children locally. Each month a child receives a book in the mail to read. This program makes a difference in a child's life by learning more words & spending quality time with their family.

Fresh food. No cost. Community powered. Join us at Shelby State Bank, on Saturday, October 24, at 2:00 PM for the Oceana...
10/17/2026

Fresh food. No cost. Community powered. Join us at Shelby State Bank, on Saturday, October 24, at 2:00 PM for the Oceana County Mobile Food Pantry.

Feeding America West Michigan provides fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy products, and other staple items. United Way of the Lakeshore coordinates local volunteers to help ensure families are welcomed with dignity and care.

This distribution is supported by Shelby State Bank, investing in stability and food access right here in Oceana County.

No registration required.
Please check our website before traveling in case of weather updates. https://www.unitedwaylakeshore.org/oceana-county-sponsored-mobile-food-pantries

Lions vs. Vikings. A division rivalry. A packed Ford Field. And four tickets that could have YOUR name on them! 🏈 You do...
10/15/2026

Lions vs. Vikings. A division rivalry. A packed Ford Field. And four tickets that could have YOUR name on them! 🏈 You don't need to call the plays. You don't need to make the winning catch.

You just need a little luck and a $5 raffle ticket! Thanks to The Mart Dock, one lucky winner will get FOUR tickets in Section 128 for the November 1 game. Who's the Lions fan you'd bring with you? Tag them below! 👇

🎟️ Get your raffle tickets: https://bit.ly/4AwbYqM

What if your next $5 could help make a difference right here at home AND give you a chance to cheer on the Detroit Lions...
10/12/2026

What if your next $5 could help make a difference right here at home AND give you a chance to cheer on the Detroit Lions at Ford Field? 🦁 Thanks to The Mart Dock, it can!

Our Lions ticket raffle supports United Way of the Lakeshore's work in:
📚 Early literacy
🏡 Housing
💙 Childcare

And one lucky winner will receive FOUR tickets to see the Lions take on the Minnesota Vikings on November 1! A chance to win for you. An opportunity to give back to our community.

👉 Get your $5 raffle tickets: https://bit.ly/4AwbYqM

One week from today, we’ll be at GHSP with Feeding America West Michigan serving families across Oceana County.We’re sti...
10/09/2026

One week from today, we’ll be at GHSP with Feeding America West Michigan serving families across Oceana County.

We’re still looking for a few more volunteers to help unload and distribute food. These events run smoothly because of people willing to give a couple of hours back to their community.

This distribution is supported by the Urgent Needs Fund of the Community Foundation for Oceana County, helping strengthen food access throughout Oceana County.

Interested in joining us?
Volunteer here: https://volunteer.unitedwaylakeshore.org/need/detail/?need_id=1224237

Some of the biggest wins happen off the field. 💙 We're sending a HUGE thank you to our friends at The Mart Dock for gene...
10/09/2026

Some of the biggest wins happen off the field. 💙 We're sending a HUGE thank you to our friends at The Mart Dock for generously donating four Detroit Lions tickets for our raffle!

Their generosity is giving one lucky winner the chance to experience Lions vs. Vikings at Ford Field while helping us raise funds for local families. Now that's what we call teamwork! Help us make this opportunity a touchdown for our community.

🏈 Raffle tickets are just $5 each! 👉 Get yours here: https://bit.ly/4AwbYqM

Need a little inspiration for your workplace campaign? Our updated toolkit is packed with fun ways to get coworkers invo...
10/08/2026

Need a little inspiration for your workplace campaign? Our updated toolkit is packed with fun ways to get coworkers involved, including team activities, virtual engagement ideas, graphics, and local impact stories that show what your support makes possible.

You don’t need a month-long campaign to make an impact. Start with what works for your workplace and build from there!

Find your next great campaign idea: https://www.unitedwaylakeshore.org/campaign-toolkit

Imagine it. The roar of Ford Field. The energy of game day. The Lions taking on the Vikings. And YOU could be there! 🦁Th...
10/07/2026

Imagine it. The roar of Ford Field. The energy of game day. The Lions taking on the Vikings. And YOU could be there! 🦁

Thanks to The Mart Dock, we're raffling off four tickets in Section 128 for the November 1 game!

Your chance to win? Just $5 per raffle ticket. Grab your tickets, bring your lucky charm, and get ready to ROAR! 👉 Enter here: https://bit.ly/4AwbYqM

🦁🏈 LIONS FANS, THIS ONE’S FOR YOU! Thanks to our incredible friends at The Mart Dock, we’re giving you a chance to WIN F...
10/06/2026

🦁🏈 LIONS FANS, THIS ONE’S FOR YOU! Thanks to our incredible friends at The Mart Dock, we’re giving you a chance to WIN FOUR TICKETS to see the Detroit Lions take on the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field!

The winner will also take home a football signed by Detroit Lions #30 Khalil Dorsey! Dorsey is a cornerback and special teams contributor who has been part of the Lions organization since 2022 and has made some memorable plays on special teams.

🔥 THE PRIZE:
🏈 FOUR tickets in Section 128
🏈 Lions vs. Vikings
🏈 Sunday, November 1
✍️ Football signed by Khalil Dorsey #30
🎟️ Just $5 per raffle ticket!

And this time, no bidding wars. Just a good old-fashioned raffle where $5 gives you a shot at the whole package!

⏰ Raffle sales are OPEN NOW through October 23 at noon! 🎟️ Get your raffle tickets: https://bit.ly/4AwbYqM

Neighbors Needed in Oceana County 💛 We’re getting ready for our next Oceana County Mobile Food Pantry with Feeding Ameri...
10/03/2026

Neighbors Needed in Oceana County 💛 We’re getting ready for our next Oceana County Mobile Food Pantry with Feeding America West Michigan at Shelby State Bank, on Saturday, October 24, and we could use a few more helping hands.

These evenings are powered by volunteers who show up ready to serve with kindness and care. Together, we help make sure families leave with fresh food and the support of their community behind them.

Distribution begins at 2:00 PM.
Volunteers arrive between 1:00–1:30 PM.

This distribution is supported by Shelby State Bank, whose investment helps ensure food access for families across Oceana County.

If you’ve got a couple of hours and a heart for serving your neighbors, we’d love to have you.
Sign up here: https://volunteer.unitedwaylakeshore.org/need/detail/?need_id=1224243

Fresh food. No cost. Community powered. Join us at the GHSP Hart Parking Lot on Friday, October 16, at 5:00 PM for the O...
10/02/2026

Fresh food. No cost. Community powered. Join us at the GHSP Hart Parking Lot on Friday, October 16, at 5:00 PM for the Oceana County Mobile Food Pantry.

Feeding America West Michigan provides fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy products, and other staple items. United Way of the Lakeshore coordinates local volunteers to help ensure families are welcomed with dignity and care.

This distribution is supported by the Urgent Needs Fund of the Community Foundation for Oceana County, helping strengthen food access throughout Oceana County.

No registration required.
Please check our website before traveling in case of weather updates. https://www.unitedwaylakeshore.org/oceana-county-sponsored-mobile-food-pantries
When neighbors show up for neighbors, our whole community is stronger.

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31 East Clay Avenue
Muskegon, MI
49442

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm

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