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