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Let's start off with the place. The Folkert Community Hub. The Home of No More Sidelines. They have an expansive area in the back of the building which used to be a fabrication area for prototype machines when the building was owned by General Dynamics. When No More Sidelines took ownership, however, that gigantic area became the gym. It's also used as an expansive expo center from time to time and during the day, any time of the year, kids who frequent the building know it as a playground where they can shoot hoops, ride bikes, play games and burn off energy. To hold the "World Games" at the gym at the Folkert Community Hub makes perfect sense! Trophy's were all out, competition stations were all centered and the work force at each game was ready in their "Live United" shirts to assist and keep track of how each participant did.
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Just as the games were getting underway, I was joined by Jana Routt and Kathy Rohlman. Jana is with the United Way and Kathy is with Michigan Works and we talked about how all of this comes together to benefit so many people! Take a listen!
Collaborative efforts. Amazing how much can get done, and what an impact they can have when people genuinely work to make things happen. Students learned and earned. Kids had a fun day of competition and our community was strengthened by connections being made in both the working world and the service sector. This is the kind of thing at Positively Muskegon we LOVE to be a part of telling you about. Thanks to Jana for the invite out to cover the story and to West Michigan Works, The DTE Energy Foundation and of course, The Folkert Community Hub and kids and families of No More Sidelines. This is how the foundation for a next generation is laid. If you'd like to know more about the United Way, click on their logo below!