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July 2016.pub
July 2016 Issue 7 Volume 16 What is The SOURCE? The SOURCE is a not-for-profit employee support organization designed to help employees keep their jobs, receive training to enhance their employment, and help employees move into better positions within or across companies. The SOURCE works with employees from: · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · American Autocoat American Seating Co. Butterball Farms, Inc. Cascade Engineering Cascade Fresh Cleaning Co. Covenant Village of the Great Lakes Decc Co. Grand Rapids Foam Technologies Pridgeon & Clay Proos Manufacturing and Proos Fabrication Richwood Industries Spectrum Industries Vi-Chem Corp. WMCAT Wolverine Coil Spring Please call us at 616.452.5295 for more information or feel free to stop by the office at any time. Our office is open 7:30am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday, but special arrangements may be made for after hour appointments to best meet your needs. FREE Financial Literacy Classes Are you looking to improve your financial skills? The SOURCE along with Flagstar Bank are providing Free Financial Literacy classes for the Fall. During the class, program par cipants may open a Personal Development Savings Account through Flagstar Bank and earn up to $150 due to Flagstar’s matching 50¢ for every dollar you save. Earn extra money while you save and improve your financial skills! The program is held over the course of 8 weeks and par cipants can enroll in one of two classes: ¨ Wednesdays beginning September 7– October 26, 2016 from 6:00 - 7:30 PM OR ¨ Saturdays beginning September 10 – October 29, 2016 from 10:00 – 11:30 AM For further informa on or to sign up, please call The SOURCE at 616.452.5295. *Space is limited.* Looking for a way to beat the Summer heat? Summer is here and public pools in Grand Rapids for individuals and families are now open and will remain open everyday until August 28, closing only on Monday, July 4th. Three area pools include Briggs Park, Martin Luther King Jr., and Richmond Park. Pool admission this summer for Grand Rapids residents costs $2 for adults and $1 for children under 18. Non-city residents pay $4. All children under age 1 are free. Punch cards and Family Pool Passes are also available for Grand Rapids residents only. The SOURCE can provide more information and can help all ages sign up for swim lessons or those interested can visit the City of Grand Rapids website. The SOURCE Page 2 Free Community Events GOVERNING BOARD OF DIRECTORS Movies in the Park: A League of Their Own Where: Ah-Nab-Awen-Park, 299 Pearl St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 The SOURCE’s Governing When: Friday, July 8, 2016, Pre-movie entertainment Board of Directors is comprised starts at 7pm, actual movie begins at dusk, of leaders from our partner What: Movie-goers should bring their own blanket, companies. See website for chairs, snacks, etc. though there will be food vendors at more information. the park. Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Stroller Tour Where: Grand Rapids Art Museum, 101 Monroe Center St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 When: Saturday, July 16, 2016 from 10:30am-11:30am What: This event is perfect for babies aged 0 – 18 months. The guided tour with GRAM staff will be followed by complimentary coffee, juice, fruit, and adult conversation. The tour will meet at the guest services desk in the lobby. Movies in the Park: The Mask of Zorro Where: Ah-Nab-Awen-Park, 299 Pearl St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 When: Friday, July 22, 2016 Pre-movie entertainment starts at 7pm, actual movie begins at dusk, What: Movie-goers should bring their own blanket, chairs, snacks, etc. though there will be food vendors at the park. Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Important 2016 Election Dates With the federal and state elections just around the corner, it is important to know registration deadlines: State Primary Election—August 2, 2016: July 5 is the last day to register to vote in order to participate in the August State Primary Election. General Election—November 8, 2016: October 11 is the last day to register to vote in order to participate in the November General Election. To register to vote, absentee ballots or further understand your voting rights, contact a caseworker at The Source at 616.452.5295 or [email protected]. The SOURCE will be closed on Wednesday July 20th for Staff Training. Sorry for any inconvenience. CONTACT INFORMATION Mindy Ysasi Executive Director [email protected] Erika Gonzalez Director of Operations [email protected] Joyce Lewis Rohrer Director of Development [email protected] Angela King Case Manager [email protected] Samantha Klaskow Career Navigator [email protected] Carola Carassa Office Manager [email protected] 1409 Buchanan Ave SW Grand Rapids, MI 49507 616.452.5295 www.grsource.org