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As folks in Calhoun County consider their charitable giving during the 2023 holiday season, Battle Creek’s Charitable Union is reflecting on another year of record need. CEO Teresa Allen joins Community Matters just head of “Giving Tuesday,” a national post-Black Friday promotion meant to encourage charitable giving to non-profits during the holiday season. Allen talks …
First Aired July 15, 2023 The Charitable Union in Battle Creek is ramping up its annual effort to get new or gently used school clothes to local children in need. Teresa Allen returns to Community Matters to discuss how you can help. Episode ResourcesCharitable Union websiteCommunity Matters: More Charitable Union episodes Back To School Clothing Drive Drop-Off …
First Aired January 28, 2023 Charitable Union CEO Teresa Allen encourages folks to donate unused blue jeans to help meet demand for them in its mission to contribute to human dignity. Charitable Union provides free of charge clothing, personal care items, steel-toed shoes and more. The organization, celebrating 136 years of service, assists Calhoun County residents …
First Aired December 17, 2022 Battle Creek’s Charitable Union Director Teresa Allen talks about the three ways the organization offers clothing and other essentials to those in need in Battle Creek. She notes that in 2022, there has never been a higher demand for their assistance. Episode Resources Charitable Union websiteDonate to Charitable UnionCharitable Union donation location ABOUT …
