ZEELAND — One of many lakeshore’s newer businesses has partnered with Michigan Fosters to create some Christmas magic for 15 native foster households.
The initiative is coming into its third week at Wellness Co. — a household follow and medical spa situated at 400 S. State St. in Zeeland. The five-week occasion has a brand new theme every week, and group members are invited to drop off objects that match the theme.
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“We need to present foster households how grateful we’re for his or her day by day sacrifices with a present at Christmas time,” mentioned Tiffany Kraker, president of Michigan Fosters.
“Between a toddler’s grief of lacking family members and psychological well being wants, the vacation season may be particularly difficult for foster households.”
Michigan Fosters works to amplify the voices of these concerned within the foster care system via consciousness and group involvement. This yr, the workforce at Wellness Co. wished to assist.
“As we enter the vacation season, we’re very conscious that it is not all the time as joyful for others who could also be much less lucky.” mentioned Dr. Kelsey Prince, founding father of Wellness Co.
“That is why our workforce is making it a precedence to increase a serving to hand to others inside our group by partnering with Michigan Fosters to lift consciousness and unfold vacation cheer.”
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The five-week assortment will enter its third week Sunday, Nov. 14. This week’s theme is native restaurant present playing cards, together with the communities of Holland, Zeeland, Grand Haven, Allendale, Hudsonville, Coopersville and Spring Lake.
The next week’s theme is financial donations, adopted by a volunteer week for group members to assist wrap presents and ship presents to fifteen foster households in Ottawa County.
“We hope that we will present a considerable present to 10 p.c of licensed foster properties within the county,” Kraker mentioned.
To be taught extra, go to michiganfosters.com/christmasmagic.
— Contact reporter Cassandra Lybrink at cassandra.lybrink@hollandsentinel.com. Comply with her on Instagram @BizHolland.
