Volunteers can register at uwsm.org/rake-a-difference until Oct. 13. Senior registration opens via phone at 269.932.3554 and closes on Sept. 30 or until full.

The event will feature live music, physical fun, an information fair, and more. Food and beverage will be available for purchase from a variety of local food trucks with 10% of the proceeds going to the United Way campaign.

United Way is seeking applications from interested community members. Applications are due September 8.

Registration was required to receive one of 850 backpacks—10 randomly contain a “golden ticket” prize for more back-to-school goodies.

Heather Cole, UWSM Director of Advocacy and Public Innovation, and Maureen Ovington, Director of Berrien College Access Network, to spend next year learning more about systems change.

High-school seniors in Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren Counties with a record of volunteerism were awarded a $1,000 scholarship toward post-secondary credentials.

This year’s UWSM annual Celebration returned to in-person for the first time since 2019.

Nonprofits nationwide are considered each year to be declared a “Best Nonprofit ToWork For” by nonprofit management publication.