Residents at the Las Casitas affordable housing complex in West Sacramento have been benefitting from a free weekly Community Giving Program organized by local nonprofit organization Three Sisters Gardens that distributes free locally-grown produce.
Coming up on Tuesday, Nov. 28, is Mecosta County’s Community Giving Day. This special day is an opportunity for community members to support various non-profit organizations and learn more about their missions, visions, and volunteering opportunities.
“This event is not just something done locally,” Laura Currie said about the event. “It’s national thing. We do Black Friday and Cyber Monday, which Community Giving Day is just in time to show that generosity and philanthropy.”
The event is a collaborative effort by three significant Big Rapids groups: Big Rapids Eagles, Big Rapids Lions Club, and Rotary Club of Big Rapids. Tuesday’s event is being held at the Big Rapids Eagles on 16 Mile Rd from 11:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
As one that participates in many different organizations, Lion’s Club member Dave Hamelund says the partnerships and collaborations made on days like this is “special.”
“Between the Lions, the R