Virtual Peer Specialist Training

Virtual Peer Specialist Training

Virtual Peer Specialist Training

Only 50 applications accepted. Applications open at noon on February 8, 2021. Application CLOSES:noon on March 8th, 2021.

Join our virtual training to become a a Certified Peer Specialist, someone who has lived experience with mental illness and/or substance use and has formal training to support recovery. You must apply and pass an interview to be eligible for the training.

TRAINING DATES:

  • April 5th through 9th
  • April 12th through 16th
  • April 19th through 23rd and April 26th
    5 PM – 8 PM each day
    *Attendance at all sessions required*

For more information or to register, contact:
Stephanie Birmingham, Options for Independent Living
stephanieb@optionsil.org; 920-495-9688 (cell)

Manitowoc MLK Day Online Celebration

Manitowoc MLK Day Online Celebration

Contact: Theresa Collins, 920-629-9166 / MLKDayManitowoc@gmail.com / MLK Day Manitowoc

Manitowoc MLK Day Online Celebration to Honor Peace and Social Justice Legacy of Human Rights Leader

The MLK Day Manitowoc committee will be hosting a celebration Monday, January 18, 2021 from 4-5 P.M. (CST) to honor and celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the entire program will be online and access information will be posted here: facebook.com/MLKDayManitowoc

The planning committee is inviting residents of Manitowoc County and beyond that practice Dr. King’s legacy of peace and social and economic justice and want to learn more. The January 18 program will also feature opportunities for participants to commit to various community service opportunities.

Dr. King was a staunch believer in community service, a supporter of working people and unions, helped develop and support numerous educational opportunities for children and others, raised critical questions about priorities including the costs of war versus social needs and put forth demands such as: jobs or incomes. These contributions of Dr. King will be featured during the January 18 program and leading up to the event on the MLK Day Manitowoc Facebook page.

The planning committee will be meeting often and regularly throughout the next few weeks. For interviews and updates, see above information.

To join event, go to: MLK Day Manitowoc

MCM Free Christmas Dinner

MCM Free Community Christmas Dinner (Volunteers Needed!)

Manitowoc Cooperative Ministry (MCM) is a unique ministry of Peace United Church of Christ and First Presbyterian Church. We believe that even amid a Pandemic, people still deserve a special Christmas. So our Christmas Community Dinner on December 16, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM is still on. It will be different and this is where we need your help!

This year we will be serving meals-to-go carhop fashion. People will pull into the parking lot, elves will come to take orders, Mr and Mrs Santa will visit the cars with gifts for any kids. Music will be playing and Christmas joy will abound!

HOW YOU CAN HELP!

  • ELVES — We need elves to take orders and deliver meals to cars. We are looking at three 30 minutes shifts. Each shift needs at least 12 volunteers (you could work more than one shift). Elves will be masked and have temperatures taken before their shift starts. Costumes encouraged!
  • RUNNERS — We 4 people who can run food from the kitchen to our temporary serving kitchen in the Church Library. They can take 30 minutes shifts or work the whole night.
  • GIFT BAGS — We need folks to create gifts bags for the kids. We estimate 100 might be needed in this way. They can have toys, sweets, storybook, ornament, etc… One bag “fits” all is the easiest. If you or your group could make/sponsor these that would be great! We don’t know what the cost would be.
  • CLEAN UP — Clean-up will be different this year as will not have dishes from 230 diners to wash. But we still need a crew that wash, clean, sanitize.
  • SET UP — Set will be done earlier in the day on Wednesday, Dec 16. We will be turning our Church Library into a warming/serving kitchen for the night so we can serve from a place right next to the Parking Lot.
  • DONATIONS — This year we are looking raise $15,000! The cost has gone up as we need to take out containers of various shapes and sizes every week, We have had to buy new equipment and the big thing is we need to replace the old carpeting in the Dining Room (hopefully with tile).
Contact us if you have questions or can help!
(920) 682-4688
Matthew L Sauer

2020 Cardboard City for Homeless

Join us for our first ever Virtual Cardboard City!

November 1st to November 14th

Join us for this year’s Cardboard City event, a fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity, The Haven, and Hope House. All 3 agencies are working to help the homeless in our community.

Cardboard City is a homeless experience where individuals, families or groups will spend the night in cardboard boxes, simple tents, or in their own car to experience what many homeless families and individuals go through. A simple meal will be served for dinner and there will be activities, entertainment and presentations throughout the evening.
If you are interested in attending this event please contact Stephanie at sb_flcmanitowoc@sbcglobal.net!

See details at: Cardboard City 2020

Missed the deadline to sign up to participate? Fear not! You still can! Participants still have the opportunity to participate and help raise money toward homelessness as Hope House, Habitat for Humanity, and The Haven partner together to help our community.

Prizes will be awarded to the team or individual with the most money raised and the best cardboard shelter.

Even if you can’t participate this year, give us a share so we can keep fighting this fight together and bring awareness. You can share — and sign up — by clicking on this Facebook page:

Cardboard City 2020

Lakeshore HC FREE* Drive Thru Flu Shots

Lakeshore HC FREE* Drive Thru Flu Shots

Lakeshore Community Health Care

Offering FREE* Drive Thru Flu Shot Events

Manitowoc

  • Thursday, October 29th
  • 5:00 to 7:00 PM
  • 2719 Calumet Avenue

Sheboygan

  • Saturday, October 24th
  • 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • 1721 Saemann[
  • Please come to the corner of North 18th & Saemann Ave. Do not park in the lot; an staff member will direct you where to go.

Everyone is welcome. If you are not a patient you can preregister online, but it is not required. Children 19 and younger may qualify for a free flu shot. For more information call 920-686-2333 (Manitowoc) or 920-783-6633 (Sheboygan) or visit lakeshorechc.org/flu.

 

*NOTE: Flu shots covered by insurance are FREE of charge; otherwise they are $25.