INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY
Are you a business owner, parent, or concerned citizen for the well being of children in the Cheboygan, Otsego, or Presque Isle Counties? Consider partnering with us with a donation to help the Great Start Collaborative work towards giving all young children in the three counties an opportunity to have a "GREAT START" in life! Your donation stays in the Cheboygan, Otsego, and Presque Isle Counties, investing in the children you see every day.
Would you consider a donation to our:
Scholarship Fund
Parent Coalitions
Seasonal Projects
-backpacks
-literacy projects
-abuse campaigns
-much, much more!
Community Family Activities
Over the last few years, the GSC, their
partners, and parents have:
Provided Preschool Scholarships
Raised tens of thousands of dollars for community
in investments which benefit children & families.
Established Literacy Corners at local restaurants and businesses
Developed Book Bins at Secretary of State businesses
Over 1,000 books were distributed between 2013-2014
Developed “Project Baby Safe”to reduce Shaken Baby Incidents
Car Seat Safety Project
Assisted with bringing 211 into the 3 counties
Secured grants and donations for a new playground in Tower
Offer Parenting Education workshops
Foster Care Bags for Children heading into Foster Homes
Distributed Tobacco Reduction Materials for Parents
If you would like to make a donation or to have more information, please contact Melinda Hambleton, GSC Coordinator at: 231-238-9394 ext. 224
WE WELCOME YOUR DONATION