My City November 2022

THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF GENESEE COUNTY

About the Organization e Humane Society of Genesee County traces its beginning to 1926 and the e orts of Jonathon E.Burroughs, a respected member of the Flint community.He and his colleagues shared a concern for animals which translated into constructing a shelter without walls,where volunteers cared for homeless animals. Today,HSGC carries forth Burroughs’vision through expanded work in caring for homeless animals, facilitating adoptions, humanely controlling population and investigating complaints of animal cruelty. is work is accomplished through outstanding collaborations and partnership with individuals and organizations throughout Genesee County. Key Services • Pet Adoption • Animal Cruelty Investigation • Kibble Cupboard-Pet Food Pantry • Humane Education (Tours, Furry Tales Reading Program, Tots & Tales, etc.) CashDonations - ese funds stay within our shelter and bene t home less animals in Genesee County. ey can be made in person, online, by mail or phone.Automated monthly donations simplify the giving process and minimize HSGC’s administrative costs. CageSponsorship - Individuals and businesses can help feed and shelter a companion animal for $1 a day ($365 annual cost). CommunityMarketingPartnerships&Event Sponsorships - is is a great way for the community to support one of Genesee County’s oldest and most trusted organizations. Non-Monetary WishList - Donations of new or used items make a signi cant impact on our ability to care for shelter animals.Find ourWish List at geneseehumane. org, as well as a link to our AmazonWish List. Shop for aCause - Many retailers o er the opportunity to support organi zations like HSGC. AmazonSmile - Amazon shoppers can sign up for Amazon Smile to sup port HSGCwith a portion of every purchase you make. Search for Humane Society of Genesee County. Kroger - If you have a Kroger Plus Card, you can help HSGC. VG’s - We are a part of the “Direct Your Dollars”program and when we reach 150,000 points VG’s will donate $1,000 to HSGC.We are almost there! You can mail your fully-1intact grocery receipts directly to our o ce. • Think Pawsitive (Workplace Wellness Program) • Volunteer and Community Service Opportunities • Birthday Parties • Golf Outings and other Special Events How Can the Community Help? Financial

OUR MISSION

To provide shelter and adoption of companion animals, reduce overpopulation, extend humane education, prevent cruelty and provide those services that promote the goals and policies of The Humane Society of Genesee County.

FUTURE EVENTS Holiday of Hope Saturday December 3, 2022 10am - 3pm @ Humane Society of Genesee County

LEADERSHIP David Schmieder Executive Director Kristin Cole Shelter Manager CONTACT • G3325 Dort Hwy. Burton, MI 48529 • 810.744.0511 WEBSITE Geneseehumane.org SOCIAL MEDIA • Facebook.com/ humanesocietyofgeneseecounty/ • Twitter@hsgc1926 • Instagram@hsgc1926 SPONSORED BY: JOEL BROWN

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