Agency Descriptions 

AMERICAN RED CROSS - The American Red Cross Midland/Gladwin Chapter will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. Volunteer Opportunities contact: (989) 426-7732

BOYS SCOUTS OF AMERICA, LAKE HURON AREA COUNCIL - Lake Huron Area Council provides 190 Gladwin County youth with the character development, citizenship training and physical and mental fitness program of the Boy Scouts of America through the leadership of 64 adult volunteer mentors.  Scouting youth learn valuable life and leadership skills while adult volunteers of good character mentor them.  Volunteer Opportunities contact: (989) 695-5593

CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PREVENTION COUNCIL (CAN) -  The Gladwin County CAN Council promotes the prevention of child abuse & neglect by providing basic need items to families at the Baby Pantry and also provides community education through various community projects.  Volunteer Opportunities contact: (989) 426-9431 Ext. 27

CRIMESTOPPERS OF GLADWIN COUNTY - The objective of this organization is to provide funds to the local law enforcement agencies for tips on felony crimes.  We advertise a tollfree phone number to the community and promote community support in solving crimes.  We also provide funds for State & National Programs.  Volunteer Opportunities contact: K. Wilton  PO Box 35  Gladwin, MI 48624

GIRL SCOUTS OF MITTEN BAY - Girl Scouting is an informal, experiential education program based on values in the Promise and Law designed to meet the needs and interests of girls.  Volunteer Opportunities contact: 1-800-968-1185

GLADWIN COUNTY INDUSTRIES (ARNOLD CENTER) - The mission of the Corporation is to promote improved quality of life for individuals with differing needs by encouraging and supporting personal growth and inclusion in the community through the development of their vocational, social, and life skills.  Volunteer Opportunities contact: Kay Coppola  (989) 426-6300

HOSPICE OF GLADWIN AREA - Hospice of Gladwin Area is a grass roots volunteer 501c(3) non-profit organization serving Gladwin County and some surrounding areas which offers (free of charge) support, volunteers and resources to those with life limiting illness through hospice care coordination; medical equipment; supply closet; bereavement support; and resource library.  Volunteer Opportunities contact: (989) 426-4464

MID MICHIGAN BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS - Mid Michigan Big Brothers Big Sisters provides professionally screened, matched and monitored one-to-one mentoring services for youth ages 5-15 of Gladwin County.  Volunteer Opportunities contact: Carol Bruce-Gage (989) 386-9304

MID MICHIGAN COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY - Mid Michigan Community Action Agency  - Assistance is available for emergency utility, fuel, shelter or household needs.  Other agency programs include food commodities, housing, preschool education and Early Head Start.  Volunteer Opportunities contact: (989) 426-2801

MID MICHIGAN VISTING NURSE ASSOCIATION - We provide a full range of home care services, provide support to persons who wish to remain in their home to die, and support the family for 13 months following the patient’s death.  Volunteer Opportunities contact: 1-800-852-9350

SALVATION ARMY - The objective of Service Extension is to provide assistance to people with emergency needs.  Services include individual case assessment, utility assistance to prevent utility shutoffs, assistance with rent and mortgage arrearages, and referrals to other social service agencies.  Volunteer Opportunities contact: (989) 723-9753

SHELTERHOUSE (COUNCIL ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT) - The mission of the Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (Shelterhouse) is to eliminate domestic and sexual violence by providing advocacy, education and shelter for people in Midland and Gladwin Counties.  Volunteer Opportunities contact: (989) 835-6771

UNITED WAY OF GLADWIN COUNTY - Our Mission: To be an ongoing, mobilizing source of leadership and support for improving life in Gladwin County through our Partner Agencies.  Volunteer Opportunities contact: (989) 426-9225