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This summer, the Battle Creek
Battle Jacks and Marshall
Community Credit Union came
together for an “inspiring initiative
during the 2024 season at MCCU
Field,” said spokesperson Alyssa
Jones.
Designed to support The Arc of
Calhoun County, a local nonprofit
dedicated to serving individuals
with intellectual and developmental
disabilities and their families, the
campaign featured a limited-edition
“Cereal City” jersey, which honored
Battle Creek’s heritage as the “Cereal
Capital of the World.”
Worn by the team throughout the
season, the Cereal City jerseys cap-
tured the spirit of Battle Creek and
were auctioned off during the Aug. 9
game to raise funds for The Arc.
Through bids from the community,
the campaign raised $2,000, which
was presented to The Arc in early
November.
Since 2022, MCCU and the Battle
Jacks have worked together each
season to support a different local
nonprofit.
“Each year, we choose a non-

profit making an impact locally,” said

Laura Van Dyke, MCCU’s financial

education specialist. “This year, we

selected The Arc, an organization that

plays a vital role in our community.”

Lisa Wolf, The Arc’s business man-

ager, said, “Partnering with the Battle

Jacks and MCCU helped us amplify

our reach within the community.

Though The Arc has been active for

70 years, there are still people who

aren’t aware of our work. With this

donation, we can continue essential

programs for individuals with intel-

lectual and developmental disabilities

and their families.”

For the Battle Jacks, designing a

new jersey each season is both a cre-

ative and purposeful effort.

“Every year, we aim to design a

jersey that fans will love, while sup-

porting a local nonprofit,” said Denny

Smith, Battle Jacks vice president of

operations. “Each time our players

wore the Cereal City uniforms, we

were reminded of the incredible com-

munity we represent. We’re honored

to partner with MCCU in supporting

The Arc of Calhoun County.”

— Ann Pulsipher

The Battle Jacks and MCCU present a check for $2,000 to The Arc. Pictured

(rom left) are MCCU Marketing Director and Brand Manager Alyssa Jones;

Battle Jacks Director of Fan Experience Brody Conaty; MCCU Financial

Education Specialist Laura Van Dyke; Arc Executive Director Clare Tanner;

and The Arc’s business manager, Lisa Wolf. Photo provided

Arc receives donation from MCCU, Battle Jacks jersey fundraiser

The Michigan State Police

Marshall Post will be holding

the 16th annual “Stuff a Blue

Goose” Christmas food and toy

drive.

Troopers will be at the Battle

Creek Walmart on Beckley

Road from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on

Saturday, Dec. 7, collecting non-

perishable food items and new

toys for families in need, a post

press release stated.

With the help of the Salvation

Army, all the food and toys

will be distributed to families in

Calhoun County.

The State Police are also holding

drives in Coldwater, Sturgis and

Three Rivers.

— Ann Pulsipher

‘Stuff a Blue Goose’ drive

to aid families in need