GREAT WORK IS POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF YOU!
In this time of community need, will you consider donating to support our community efforts?
At Greater Midland, our centers aren’t just buildings. The Tennis Center, Community Center, Curling Center and Family Centers are woven into the fabric of Midland as a part of our day-to-day lives.
A Center is a place where babies take their first steps, learn their ABC’s and giggle with friends in our early childhood classrooms, seniors reconnect with old friends over a game of cards and community members of all ages and ability pick up a tennis racket or a basketball for a healthy & fit way of life.
It is also a place where many families come for food, diapers and water in tough times and, this year, our centers have even provided a warm safe place to rest over night in the midst of devastating loss. This work is possible because of you, our members and participants!
Greater Midland is powered by the community. 76% of our annual revenue is generated from our membership and programs. This means when you sign your child up for a gymnastics class, baking camp or tennis clinic, become a member, or book a court you are directly supporting people in need right here in our community.
We’ve been hard at work helping those who need us most in 2020 and beyond.
These efforts include:
Helping distribute over 200,000 pounds of food across Midland County
Partnering with the Midland Area Community Foundation, Dow and the Salvation Army to distribute $750,000 in aide
Distributing personal care items, diapers, household goods, and cleaning products across Midland County
Served as a disaster recovery site and evacuation center
Providing childcare for essential workers and frontline staff
Please help us continue to serve our community with a donation of $50, $100 or $250 to the Greater Midland. 100% of your contribution will support people in need right here in our community.
SUPPORT US WITH A PHYSICAL DONATION
Diaper, food and water donations can be dropped off at North Family Center and Coleman Family Center, Monday through Friday, from 9am - 1pm.
Food does not need to be non-perishable but it is preferred that donations of fresh produce are made in small quantities. We do have freezer and refrigerator space available for milk, eggs and meat.
*All items must be store bought, and prepackaged. We cannot accept homemade goods.
POPULAR ITEMS always IN need:
Peanut Butter
Pasta Sauce
Cereal
Pancake Mix
Rice/Pasta
Meat, Milk, Eggs
Soup
Oatmeal
Mac & Cheese
kid friendly items:
Fruit/Pudding cups
Granola bars
Bread
When Herbert H and Grace A. Dow founded the Greater Midland Community Center 100 years ago, the city of Midland was a very different place. With just over 5,000 people, our city was just beginning to imagine itself and people were searching for a way to have fun and connect with one another. Our community looks very different today but the core of Greater midland is the same. As we have grown, so has the community but the memories of our founding are still present in everything we do.
Our connection to Midland exists in family photo albums and sometimes even wedding pictures. We see kids growing up on our tennis courts and archery ranges, seniors reconnecting to old friends in our gathering spaces and babies learning to walk in our early childhood classrooms. All of this connects to that small center founded 100 years ago.
But we cannot do this alone. Greater Midland relies on contributions from people like you to ensure these programs can run. Please consider donating today as we work together to promote vitality, build belonging and serve with heart.
Studies show that for every dollar invested in preschool, teen and family support programs, the community receives at least a $7 return through reduction in crime, education savings, and taxes on future earnings. That means every dollar you donate to help a child will come back to the community seven-fold.
Results in action
Your donation is a life-changing gift for children in our community, providing them with developmental assets and opportunities that will shape their future. When you make a tax-deductible donation to Greater Midland, you are helping us ensure that across all nine of our sites:
Our youngest learners are ready for school
All kids are connected to a caring adult
Our kids and adults are moving every day
Our seniors are connected to the community
Please show your commitment today by contributing $50, $100 or $250 to our mission.
Greater Midland
