St. Joseph County United Way launches capital campaign for new facility
United Way is calling on community members, local businesses, and civic leaders to support the effort. Contributions will go directly toward construction of the facility.
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St. Joseph County still waiting on post-tornado aid for individuals
On June 6, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer requested a presidential disaster declaration for St. Joseph County. As of June 18, that request was pending. If there is a presidential declaration, individual assistance could become available, according to St. Joseph County Emergency Services Director Erin Goff.
#BeHereTomorrow: Suicide prevention event set for Saturday in Sturgis
A community event on suicide prevention will be held on Saturday, May 6 at Rouch World (63322 M-66) in Sturgis beginning at 11 a.m. Organized by the United Way and presented by the St. Joseph County Suicide Prevention Task Force, #BeHereTomorrow will feature keynote speaker Kevin Hines along with hayrides, bounce houses, food trucks, and resource tables.
What is 2-1-1? St. Joseph County United Way director explains
2-1-1 is a free, nation-wide three digit phone number anyone can call to access health and human service assistance from within their community. The confidential service is available 24/7, and connects callers with a trained specialist who will help locate appropriate services which could include food banks, homeless shelters, mental health support, and more.
Sturgis’ emergency weather shelter for unhoused could provide blueprint for Three Rivers
For most of the population in St. Joseph County a dry and warm home is the solution to combating inclement weather. However, a large number of unhoused people in this community are being left out in the cold. The City of Sturgis is working on its own solution, potentially creating a blueprint the City of Three Rivers could also implement.
St. Joseph County still waiting on post-tornado aid for individuals
On June 6, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer requested a presidential disaster declaration for St. Joseph County. As of June 18, that request was pending. If there is a presidential declaration, individual assistance could become available, according to St. Joseph County Emergency Services Director Erin Goff.
#BeHereTomorrow: Suicide prevention event set for Saturday in Sturgis
A community event on suicide prevention will be held on Saturday, May 6 at Rouch World (63322 M-66) in Sturgis beginning at 11 a.m. Organized by the United Way and presented by the St. Joseph County Suicide Prevention Task Force, #BeHereTomorrow will feature keynote speaker Kevin Hines along with hayrides, bounce houses, food trucks, and resource tables.
What is 2-1-1? St. Joseph County United Way director explains
2-1-1 is a free, nation-wide three digit phone number anyone can call to access health and human service assistance from within their community. The confidential service is available 24/7, and connects callers with a trained specialist who will help locate appropriate services which could include food banks, homeless shelters, mental health support, and more.
Sturgis’ emergency weather shelter for unhoused could provide blueprint for Three Rivers
For most of the population in St. Joseph County a dry and warm home is the solution to combating inclement weather. However, a large number of unhoused people in this community are being left out in the cold. The City of Sturgis is working on its own solution, potentially creating a blueprint the City of Three Rivers could also implement.
