United Way of the Lakeshore Committees use the strengths and gifts of volunteers to support our staff in the work that we do. If you are interested in joining a committe, please give us a call!

Board Development Committee: Gary Nelund, Chair

Campaign Cabinet: DJ Hilson, Chair

Communications Committee: Lucas McCotter, Chair

Community Engagement Advisory Council: Pat Shafer, Chair

Executive Committee: John Severson, Chair

Finance Committee: Sherri Campbell, Chair

Human Services Center Committee: Bob Scolnik & Steve Jackson, Co-Chairs

Labor Participating Committee (LPC): Walter Christophersen, Chair

Community Impact Strategy Council (CIST): Erin Kuhn, Chair

Newaygo Community Committee: Lori Little, Chair

Oceana Community Committee: Kay Williams, Chair

Personnel Committee: Lisa Sabourin, Chair

United After Work/RSVP: Bob Carter, Chair

RSVP Advisory Committee: Laura Carpenter, Chair

For complete committee names, please contact us.

Diversity Inclusion Statement

We commit to developing racially conscious partnerships and processes that anticipate unintended outcomes and ensure the inclusion of all people we serve, for our community, and our organization.

DIVERSITY, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND PERSONNEL PRACTICES: Each individual associated with United Way of the Lakeshore will be treated with dignity and respect. United Way of the Lakeshore will seek out and implement innovative methods to include all the diverse elements that make up the unique fabric of our community. We commit to positive action to represent in all aspects of our organization our community as it currently exists and evolves. Discrimination in employment or volunteer activities and harassment of any individuals is strictly prohibited. United Way will abide by all legal laws related to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin or ancestry, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or any consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local law. To support and uphold these practices, we will: (1) Recognize the distinct differences of individuals and respect those differences; (2) Respect the work-related needs of others, and adhere to all United Way personnel policies and practices; (3) Refuse to engage in or tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment; (4) Strive to create an environment conducive to professionalism and diversity.

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Diversity Inclusion Statement

We commit to developing racially conscious partnerships and processes that anticipate unintended outcomes and ensure the inclusion of all people we serve, for our community, and our organization.