Events
Celebration Mary K.'s Mission and Medal
Thursday, 09-09-2010 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: Amway Grand Plaza Hotel - Imperial Ballroom
187 Monroe Ave NW map
If you know Mary K. Hoodhood or her impact on childhood hunger in Grand Rapids, you know she is a woman on a mission...a mission that the President himself has now recognized with one of our nation's highest honors.
On August 4, 2010, President Obama honored Mary K.'s lifetime of service with the Presidential Citizens Medal.
This is the second highest honor a civilian can receive, and it recognizes Americans who have performed exe...mplary deeds of service for their country or fellows citizens.
Now that Mary K. has returned from Washington, D.C., our community is invited to celebrate this honor and the amazing, unstoppable woman who earned it!
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Join emcees Tony Gates and Rachael Ruiz for a fun, relaxed community celebration honoring the life and accomplishments of Mary K. Hoodhood.
It's all in the details:
* Local favorite, Mid-Life Crisis, will be rocking out on the main floor so that guests may dance the night away.
* Many of the Presidents you know and love will be on hand for quick history lessons and photo opportunities; including George Washington, Abe Lincoln and more.
* Mary K.'s medal will be available for viewing, along with some other goodies she received from the President.
* Don't forget to grab your swag bag on the way out! (first 500 guests)
* Because Mary K. believes that this medal is everyone's achievement, all guests in attendance will receive a medal of their very own upon entering the party.
* Enjoy the tasty treats and scrumptious hors d'oeuvres created by the talented Amway Grand Plaza Hotel catering services as well as the cash bar.
* Dress to dance the night away or join the party right after work, this is a celebration for everyone!
All proceeds from this event will benefit the Mary K. Hoodhood Endowment at Kids' Food Basket, which will help ensure the sustainability of the attack on childhood hunger.
Reserve your spot by clicking below to register and purchase your ticket now.
Tickets will also be available at the door, the evening of the event.
Ticket Price - $20.00
To Register online and purchase tickets:
www.kfbendowment.org
News
Mary K. Hoodhood on Michigan Radio
08-24-2010
Listen to Mary K. Hoodhood on Michigan Radio's Three Things show!
Mary K. Hoodhood is honored with Presidential Citizen's Medal
08-04-2010
Check out Mary K. Hoodhood in all the local news, as well as others around the US!
http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2010/08/kids_food_basket_found_present.html
http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/local/kent_county/Obama-honors-GRs-Mary-K-Hoodhood
http://www.wzzm13.com/news/news_story.aspx?storyid=126258&catid=14
http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2010/08/04/announcing-recipients-citizens-medal
http://wtop.com/?nid=116&sid=2018703
http://www.politicsdaily.com/2010/08/04/obama-honoring-13-citizens-medal-winners-at-white-house/
KFB on Eight West
07-20-2010
Check out Mary K and Bridget on Eight West! Talking about the upcoming golf outing and clinic with Golden K Kiwanis and Kids' Food Basket's BIG MOVE!
Kids' Food Basket honored by the Michigan Community Service Commission for volunteer program
07-02-2010
Check out KFB in the Grand Rapids Press from Saturday!
KFB Recognized on WZZM for Governor's Service Awards
07-01-2010
Kids' Food Basket was recently recognized as Outstanding Volunteer Program of the Year by Governor Jennifer Granholm the Michigan Community Service Commission. The award acknowledges the impact an organization or club makes in community life. Kids' Food Basket...
Telecom workers give to Kids' Food Basket to help fight hunger
06-30-2010
Thank you so much to AT&T Pioneer's for the wonderful gifts and support!
Golden K Kiwanis and KFB in the Press
06-29-2010
The Golden "K" Kiwanis Club will hold its 8th annual "Tee Up" Charity Golf Classic on July 28th. Shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. at Scott Lake Country Club on Hayes Road in Comstock Park.
Entree fee is $80 per person, which includes on-course events, prizes and dinner. Proceeds will benefit the Kids Food Basket program that provides at risk children with a healthy sack supper.
Call Audrey Williamson at 785-2527 for more information.
Looking forward to the event are, from left, Dave Bolton, Judge Sara Smolenski, Audrey Williamson and John Karcis.
Michigan Governor's Service Awards
06-25-2010
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm presented the Governor's Service Awards to individuals, organizations, and a business for their exemplary volunteer service at the 2010 Governor's Service Awards ceremony, "An Evening with the Stars," held Thursday night at the Gem Theatre in Detroit. Kids' Food Basket was recognized as Outstanding Volunteer Program. Mary K. Hoodhood (KFB Founder) was a finalist for the Lifetime Achievement Award and Kyle Barnhardt (active youth volunteer at KFB) was a finalist for the Youth Volunteer of the Year Award.
KFB Director Featured in GR Press
06-20-2010
Kids’ Food Basket is an incredible organization. Our volunteers are top notch. The amazing contributors who make sack suppers possible are so generous. To top it off we have an incredible director! Recently the Grand Rapids Press featured an article on retaining young professionals with talent.