United Way of Marion County, now in its 76th year of service to the community, is celebrating National Volunteer Appreciation Week, April 21 through 27, in honor of the dedicated volunteers that work through United Way and its community partners to create lasting positive impact in Marion County. President Richard Nixon established National Volunteer Week […]
Palace Theatre Holding Volunteer Orientation
March 1, 2013 by
Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 10:00 am in the Palace Theatre, Palace volunteer board members will meet with potential Palace volunteers during an orientation session. The Palace hopes to build a volunteer corps with people ranging from juniors in high school to retirees that wish to give back to the community. The volunteers are growing […]
Red Cross Month Honors Everyday Heroes Helping Communities
February 26, 2013 by
During Red Cross Month, the American Red Cross recognizes the nation’s Everyday Heroes who give of themselves and in some way help their community. “Please remember those who help all of us here in Marion County by giving their time to help their neighbors,” said Michael Vance, Executive Director, Marion County Chapter. “We want to […]
Palace Theater is Seeking Volunteers
September 5, 2012 by
Saturday, September 15 at 10:00am in the Palace Theatre, Palace volunteer board president Tyler Pigman will meet with potential Palace volunteers during an orientation session. The Palace hopes to build a volunteer corps with people ranging from juniors in high school to retirees that wish to give back to the community. The volunteers are growing […]
Marion Matters Workshops Focus on Breaking the Poverty Cycle
August 29, 2012 by
Marion Matters is working to help local residents pull themselves out of a cycle of poverty and move ahead in their lives with a more confident financial outlook. To provide an understanding of the issues surrounding poverty, as well as to train new volunteers, Marion Matters will host a “Basic” Bridges Out of Poverty session […]
MGH Hospice Receives Donation of Over $10,000
August 23, 2012 by
Marion General Hospital Hospice was the recipient of more than $10,287 presented by the Marion Board of Realtors/TWIG IV. These monies were generated through donations for the Carmen Morbitt Memorial Hit a Ball for Hospice golf outing. Proceeds from this special golf outing benefit the patients and families of Marion General Hospital Hospice. Marion General […]
Marion General Hospital Offers Hospice 101 Volunteer Training
July 30, 2012 by
Hospice 101 is a one-hour introduction to the rewards of being an active part of the Marion General Hospital Hospice program as a volunteer.
Palace Theatre Seeking Volunteers
June 14, 2012 by
Wednesday, June 20 at 5:30pm in the Palace Theatre May Pavilion, Palace volunteer board member Tyler Pigman will meet with potential Palace volunteers during an orientation session. The Palace hopes to build a volunteer corps with people ranging from juniors in high school to retirees that wish to give back to the community.
Church, Volunteers to “Paint the Town” in Downtown Marion
May 18, 2012 by
On Saturday, May 19, Downtown Marion will be partnering with APEX Church for their "Paint the Town" initiative. The day will begin with a free breakfast at 9:00am for volunteers at the church located at 162 West Center Street and will then be followed by a number of activities, including painting some of the building fronts in Downtown Marion, cleaning vacant store windows, planting flowers, pulling weeds, and the ongoing trash pickup.
Marion General Hospital Volunteers Recognized
May 17, 2012 by
Marion General Hospital recently celebrated the contributions made by its volunteers with a banquet and entertainment at the Marion Palace Theatre. Over the past year, the more than 300 volunteers contributed nearly 40,000 hours of time and donated approximately $250,000 through various fundraising efforts conducted by the TWIG groups.
