Oleson’s Food Stores in Petoskey and Charlevoix will hold a Dollar Drive fundraiser, November 17-28, to support survivors of domestic abuse and their children staying at the WRCNM Safe Home.  Safe Home Coordinator, Jamie Winters is pictured with Scott Schmit, Manager of the Petoskey Oleson’s store.

Oleson’s Dollar Drive supports Safe Home

Oleson’s Food Stores in Petoskey and Charlevoix are holding a ‘Dollar Drive’ fundraiser for the Women’s Resource Center of Northern Michigan’s (WRCNM) Safe Home, November 17-28.  The Safe Home provides 24/7 shelter, meals and support services at no cost to survivors of domestic abuse and their children in Emmet, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Otsego and Antrim counties.

The Oleson Foundation, a foundation designed to continually perform good works in Northwestern Lower Michigan, will match the first $1,000 in donations.

“We are fortunate to be a part of a generous community that supports this annual drive,” said Jamie Winters, WRCNM Safe Home Coordinator.  “The funds raised help us buy much-needed perishable items used at the Safe Home on a daily basis, such as milk, bread and eggs.” 

The Dollar Drive will take place at Oleson’s Food Stores at 2000 US-31 North in Petoskey, and 112 Antrim Street in Charlevoix.  Lite 96.3 will also hold a non-perishable food and supply drive at the Petoskey Oleson’s store from 4 to 6 p.m., Tuesday, November 26.  For more information or the Safe Home Needs List, visit wrcnm.org or call (231)347-1572.