Quarantine – Unintended Consequence

Quarantine Could Help Hungry Kids When the quarantine is lifted, we will all surely breathe a cautious sigh of relief.  Even so, it makes sense to return to our normal routines with a measure of caut…

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The 2020 Census Important for Those We Serve

Answers to Questions About the 2020 Census During this time of the coronavirus crisis stay-at-home, parents have the perfect opportunity for a civics lesson for your children as you fill out the manda…

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CARES ACT Offers Incentive to Donors

The CARES ACT Supports Nonprofits Like Weekend Survival Kits Did you know that the stimulus package, known as the CARES Act, a response to the Coronavirus crisis, includes incentives to make donations…

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Impact Report Released by Weekend Survival Kits

The first ever WSK Impact Report has been released. As a nonprofit we have a responsibility to share information with our donors and supporters. That is why we have taken the time to assemble a small …

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Junior League of Lansing to host Poverty Conference, WSK to Benefit

On Friday March I3th the Junior League of Lansing, a valued partner of Weekend Survival Kits, will be presenting a day-long Poverty Conference. This event has been organized by Justine Bell, last year…

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Promise Keepers Campaign Launched

For many supporters the thought that you can’t make a difference when you make a modest gift to Weekend Survival Kits’ Promise Keepers campaign is common. Think again, that thought couldnâ…

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Kids Doing Charitable Works

How You Can Get Your Kids Involved in Charitable Works At Weekend Survival Kits we have witnessed many kids doing charitable works. We are often thrilled, delighted, and even moved to tears by the act…

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The Sour Boys – Kids Helping Kids

The Sour Boys Deliver the Sweet Taste of Pride and Hope for a Better Future – a story of kids helping kids. This is the second summer that the Sour Boys have popped up their lemonade stand, comp…

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Tough Choices Experiencing Poverty

Have you ever had to make a tough financial choice?  Like choosing to pay the rent/mortgage instead of buying groceries?  Maybe you have had an unexpected car repair or medical emergency which signi…

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Weekend Survival Kits Volunteers – PRICELESS!

Each April the nation celebrates National Volunteer Month. Here in mid-Michigan twice a month during the school year there are approximately 185 Weekend Survival Kits volunteers who show up at our Wee…

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