Move to Make a Difference Day
What is it?
United Way of Southwest Michigan and Whirlpool Corporation are teaming up to celebrate wellness with Move to Make a Difference Day!
Whirlpool Lakeview Campus
2000 M-63 North, Benton Harbor
Saturday, September 16, 12-6 p.m.
The event will feature live music, physical fun, an information fair and more. Food and beverage will be available for purchase from a variety of local food trucks with 10% of the proceeds going to the United Way campaign.
What to expect?
Check out the mountain bike trails (bring your own mountain bike) and participate in a scavenger hunt along our walking trails at the Whirlpool Lakeview campus. Full mountain bike trail will be open until 2 p.m. and then limited to the West loop at Mile Marker 14 after that time for safety on the walking trail.
Play on the playground at the Whirlpool on-site childcare center, The Eddy.
Obstacle courses and bounce houses for the kids
Golf challenge hosted by Harbor Shores, $5 per entry with a chance to win prizes
Zumba
Cardio Drumming
Power in Motion performance
Live music by some local favorites: Deep Fried Pickle Project, Sankofa and The Backups. Bring your lawn chair or blanket!
United Way Information Fair
Learn more about the services provided by a number of United Way funded partner agencies:
Girls on the Run of Southwest Michigan
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Southwest Michigan
YMCA of Greater Michiana
The Avenue Family Network
OutCenter of Southwest Michigan
Cares Sexual Wellness Services
Area Agency on Aging
Senior Nutrition Services
Berrien County Cancer Services
Benton Harbor Community Development Corporation
Food & Beverage
Food will be available for purchase from Water & Wheat, Base Bowls & Company, Souls Ground Cafe, Brick House, Evelyn Mae's BBQ, La Chula, Kona Ice and Mimi's Cupcakes with 10% of the proceeds being donated to United Way.
Credit Card payment accepted by all vendors. No ATM available on site.
Who can attend?
The event is open to everyone in the community.
Move to Make a Difference for your own well-being…be moved to make a difference by joining Whirlpool in support of the annual United Way campaign.
How do I get tickets?
There is NO CHARGE to attend the event but direct donations to United Way are encouraged.
Text “Moved2Give” to 91999 to donate to show your support for this effort.
The fine print…
Whirlpool Lakeview campus is a smoke free area. No alcohol or glass containers. Registered service animals only.
In case of inclement weather, watch this webpage and the United Way of Southwest Michigan Facebook page for updates.
