Mary Belski, of Benton Harbor,
was named today as the 2007 recipient of the Margaret B. Upton Volunteer
Leadership Award. The honor was presented during the Volunteer Center of
Southwest Michigan's National Volunteer Week Luncheon, held at the Grand Upton
Hall at Lake Michigan
College.
Benton Harbor, MI: United Way of Southwest Michigan awarded $25,580 to communities across Berrien County for programs defined as important by their individual community. Community Investment Grants were awarded in Harbor Country, Berrien Springs/Eau Claire, Coloma/Watervliet, Bridgman, and Buchanan/Galien areas.
Benton Harbor, MI: The United Way of Southwest Michigan and the Good Fellows Fund will award two $5,000 grants to help give babies their own beds and prevent bullying in area middle schools.
