It Works when we come together!

Here at It Works we are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others. Take a look at some of the ways members of It Works have come together to help others.

For Christmas 2007, employees of It Works created a giving tree in the office. All collections went to the Bridge and Homeless Youth of Arbor Circle. These programs serve youth in the West Michigan area that are experiencing family conflict or need housing assistance. As are many mental health providers, these programs are under-funded and rely heavily on donations from the community. It Works employees bought items that the youth needed at the shelter or in their own home. New sheets, pillows, and board games were purchased for the Bridge – which is a rare treat at the shelter. Sheet sets, dishes, pots & pans, silverware, winter coats, gloves, hats, pillows, and outfits for the children of clients were donated to the Homeless Youth Services program.

The It Works! Family teamed up in the form of a penny war to raise money for the Homeless Youth Graduation Party in June 2008

We raised a total of $546 for the program, which has never been given to the Homeless Youth Program in the form of cash. The program manager was ecstatic because they really wanted to buy special gifts for the youth this year. These youth have overcome adversity many of us cannot fathom and have earned their high school diploma or GED. We are working to make sure that they know how proud we are of them!

On May 3rd, we teamed up with other business partners in the community to raise money for the shelters and food banks in West Michigan as well as in Central American and African countries.

We participated in the Grace Hunger Walk, which has helped people in need for the past 31 years. At the event we had 11 staff members and distributors raise money to walk the 5K in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We also set up a health and wellness booth to raise awareness of the importance of being fit. It Works was also one of the largest corporate donors this year. Altogether we raised $1,467!! Here at It Works we care about others and we are striving to help in every way that we can. We challenge each and every one of you to help where you can as well!