Mission for Area People

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Who We Are

Mission for Area People is a faith-based nonprofit serving Muskegon County since 1967. We provide food, clothing, rental & utility help, and medical assistance with dignity, giving a “hand up” to neighbors in need.

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👟 Happy Feet is Almost Here! 👟

Mission for Area People's annual Happy Feet program is just around the corner!

Each year, Happy Feet provides brand-new shoes to children from low-income families, helping them start the school year with confidence, comfort, and ready to succeed. For many families, a new pair of shoes is an expense that's simply out of reach, and your generosity helps make it possible.

💙 Want to Support Happy Feet?

You can help a local child start the school year on the right foot!

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Donate online: https://donate.stripe.com/cN200f6dw5yAd8s008
Mail a check to:

Mission for Area People
2500 Jefferson St.
Muskegon Heights, MI 49444

Memo: Happy Feet

Every donation helps a local child put their best foot forward this school year.

📢 Happy Feet Registration for Families

Registration Dates

📅 Monday, July 20 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📅 Friday, July 24 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📅 Monday, July 27 | 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
📅 Wednesday, July 29 | 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Registration Location

Mission for Area People
2500 Jefferson St.
Muskegon Heights, MI 49444

Please enter through the Mission for Area People door on the parking lot side of the building.

Space is limited.

To Register, Please Bring:

✅ Proof of income (30-day pay stubs or Social Security award letter)

✅ Identification for each child in Kindergarten through 12th grade being registered

✅ Proof the child lives in your home (DHHS award letter or official mail showing the child's name and matching your address)

We look forward to helping local children start the school year with confidence, comfort, and a brand-new pair of shoes. Thank you for supporting Happy Feet and helping our community's children put their best foot forward! ❤️

THANK YOU for an Incredible PAR-TEE!

Mission for Area People's 6th Annual 4-Person Scramble

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended Mission for Area People's 6th Annual PAR-TEE Fundraiser!

We are deeply grateful to our sponsors, volunteers, food and beverage donors, and everyone who contributed items for our 50/50 drawing. Your generosity helped make this event a tremendous success.

What a BEAUTIFUL day it was—and thanks to your support, along with an incredible anonymous matching donor, we raised an amazing $72,958 to support MAP's programs and services!

These funds will directly impact our community through programs such as:
🥫 Healthy Choice Food Pantry
🏥 Free Medical Clinic & Medical Financial Assistance
🎒 Back-to-School Programs
⚽ TEAMS Grant, helping children participate in sports, scouting, STEM activities, and more!

We are truly blown away by the generosity of this loving community and are honored to be a part of it. Together, we are making a meaningful difference in the lives of our neighbors.

Thank you for helping us continue our mission of providing hope, health, and opportunity to those who need it most. ❤️

Exciting News for Muskegon County Seniors!

Mission for Area People now offers Senior Millage funding to help Muskegon County residents age 60+ with past-due utilities, rent, and mortgage costs.

We’re grateful for the support from Muskegon County Senior Millage and Senior Resources, and honored to give back to our seniors by helping them stay safe and stable.

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