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TAKEOUT TUESDAY continues

 
"MI COVID-19 Safer Dining" 
https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus explains that the program allows restaurants to "work with a certified HVAC inspector who will recommend changes to air ventilation to improve circulation and reduce the risk of COVID-19 spread."
Safety protocols like mask wearing and social distancing will still be required. 
Many restaurants are preparing to reopen at 25% capacity on February 1. 

The Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce is committed to continuing the Takeout Tuesday initiative. 
Interested restaurant owners/managers should contact Christy Harris, Membership Services Coordinator, at charris@coldwaterchamber.com or (517) 278-5985 to be placed on the new schedule, to begin Feb. 9. 

​Valentine's Day Raffle



The Branch County Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence needs YOUR help to raise funds for the Naomi Davis Shelter House Endowment Fund. 
 
First prize: Your choice of a Amethyst run or $300 cash
Second prize: Whichever item remains from first prize
Third prize: Gift basket valued at $150 
 
Purchase 5 tickets at a cost of $10 each and be entered into a separate drawing to win $100 in gift cards to support local restaurants. The drawing will be held at 5 p.m. on Feb. 12 at The Chameleon storefront, 117 W. Chicago St., downtown Coldwater. To purchase tickets, visit the event Facebook page or call (517) 278-SAFE.
Winners do not need to be present to win

Member Spotlight of the Week!

Tommy's House is a Christ-centered
transitional living facility for women recovering from substance use disorder. 

What does that mean?
Staff and volunteers are committed to a continuation of Tommy Olmstead's mission to share God's message of Hope, Love, & Faith to women recovering from addiction
within the Branch County community.


The woman behind the name
A realized vision of Tommy Olmstead, who was once describes as “epitomizing the very definition of service," Tommy's House opened its doors to women in need in 2016.
 Olmstead, who passed away in 2020, spent more than 50 years of her God-centered life volunteering in her community.
She had been actively engaged in her faith community at First Baptist Church in so many capacities
the committee is still struggling to assemble a complete list.
Since its inception, Tommy’s House has filled a much needed gap in services in Branch County for women struggling with addiction. She was instrumental in starting a Christian Women’s Group in the county, she was a volunteer chaplain at the prison prior to its closing and has conducted a Bible Study for women at the Branch County jail for several years.
In 2016, Olmstead’s dream of opening a women’s rehabilitation center was realized when Tommy’s House, located at 50 N. Clay St., Coldwater, opened its doors to provide “a limited number of women, battling addiction, a safe, secure Christ centered environment; offering housing, counseling and support services to gain skills necessary to live a substance free life.” 

 
Tommy's House in the community

Tommy's House is partnering with MSU Extension to offer families additional safety information when preparing meals during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Contact Laura Monroe at Tommy's House to register your participation at (734) 262-1149.

CONTACT US

Executive Director
Lori Hunt
lori@coldwaterchamber.com

Membership Services Coordinator
Christy Harris
charris@coldwaterchamber.com 
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