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  • Feeding America West Michigan

    Partner Spotlight: Piano in Action

    Sherry wanted to give her students a tangible way to think of others, and hoped the fundraiser would help her youngest students learn that they can make a difference. Her strategy has worked well: No matter their age, her students look forward to the recital. Some children even do extra chores so they can donate, and many invite extended family to watch them perform and to contribute to the fundraiser.

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  • Feeding America West Michigan

    Thank You

    Dear Sherry,
    Thank you for your exceptional contribution of $1,540.00 from your piano recital to benefit Feeding America West Michigan. We sincerely appreciate fundraising efforts on our behalf. You and your students' hard work and generous spirit are an inspiration and real example of giving back to the community.

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  • Ada Piano Students Provide 27,600 Meals

    Ada Piano Students Provide 27,600 Meals

    Every year, piano teacher Sherry Van Overen organizes a piano recital for her students at Ada Congregational Church, and every year she takes a collection for Feeding America West Michigan. Since 2009, Sherry and her students have quietly raised more than $6,900 — the equivalent of 27,600 meals.

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