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​Welcome to the 6th annual Heart & Sole 5K, in honor of Courtney Frazine. Hosting this run/walk event is a privilege to remember and honor the loving heart and kind, generous soul of Courtney Frazine. Fruitport Congregational Church is the site for this scenic and enjoyable 5K run and walk. Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 8:30 AM, is the date and time for this memorial run and walk. All participants will receive a quality "Dri-Fit" tech shirt for this event. 


In addition to her family, Courtney had a genuine love for children and her students, but she also had a passion for anyone in need, and this event raises funds to support the mission of non-profits that focus on improving the lives and well-being of Muskegon County's community members. The non-profit charities include:


     




​Since 2005, Read Muskegon's mission has been to eradicate illiteracy. It is the leading organization working to break the generational cycle of illiteracy in Muskegon County. Read Muskegon is an expert in adult and children's literacy instruction and will deliver instruction to where people live, work, and find community—at NO cost to learners. By working to eradicate illiteracy, Read Muskegon will make a positive impact by overcoming stigmas, unlocking one's potential, empowering individuals, building healthier families and communities, and many other things. Read Muskegon provides one-on-one tutoring, English language classes, and family programs. Through the Read Muskegon Literacy Collaborative, they partner with parent leaders, businesses, the criminal justice system, healthcare providers, social service organizations, government agencies, and other passionate community members. To learn more about Read Muskegon, its mission, and how you can be involved in supporting, volunteering, or being a mentor, please click on their logo for more information.





Love INC of Muskegon County serves families by mobilizing local churches to transform lives and communities in the name of Christ. Love INC fosters collaboration and organizes holistic care to help churches serve their neighbors through resources and relationships. By networking churches together, each church can lean into its strengths, knowing that its neighbors will be cared for by the body of Christ within its community. Love INC of Muskegon County provides services and assistance in various ways. Some of these items include food, personal care items, baby items, a resale store, household items, "new direction" classes, handicap ramps, bicycles, appliances, clothing, counseling, and mentoring services, to name a few. If you would like more information about Love INC of Muskegon County and ALL their services, please click on their logo. If you would like information on how to support them and volunteer, please click on their logo.

Twelve years ago, Kids' Food Basket launched in Muskegon County, investing in children's health, education, and nutrition through the nourishment of evening meals called "Sack Suppers." Together, they've grown to ensure 1800 nutritious meals make it into the hands of Muskegon County kids each weekday. And yet, there is still more work to be done as they are only serving 11% of the needs in Muskegon County. Over 16,000 children in Muskegon County live at or near the poverty rate. Almost two-thirds of Muskegon County's student population qualify for free or reduced-cost breakfast and lunch, the highest county in West Michigan. The mission of Kids' Food Basket, Muskegon, is to put an end to childhood hunger. Kids' Food Basket of Muskegon would value your support in many ways. These may include financial contributions, hosting a "Wish List" drive, decorating bags for sack suppers, helping fill bags for sack suppers, and many other ways. Please click on their logo for more information on their mission and how you might provide support.