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Agency Descriptions
Hillsdale County United Way: HCUW is a volunteer-based, resource development organization which identifies and effectively addresses local human service needs through partnerships with member agencies.
American Red Cross Southcentral Michigan Chapter: The American Red Cross is America’s partner and a leader in mobilizing communities to help people prevent, prepare for and respond to disasters and other life-threatening emergencies.
Big Brothers Big Sisters: The Big Brothers Big Sisters mission is to help support children in Hillsdale County by providing those who need more positive role models in their lives with caring adult mentors.
Boy Scouts: Scouting serves young men and women and families via experiential education and developmental programs that enhance character development, ethics, active citizenship, leadership skills, physical and mental fitness.
Children’s Hospital/Poison Control Center: Toll-free, 24 hr/day, 365days/yr, telephone expert advice regarding poisoning exposures, poison prevention, and poison information, as well as education and outreach to the community and to health professionals.
Domestic Harmony: Domestic Harmony is the only comprehensive domestic violence program in Hillsdale County. We serve battered women and their children and sexual assault survivors.
Girls Scouts – Irish Hills Council: Girl Scouting is a values-based membership organization, built on multiple award components and activities designed to help girls build courage, confidence, and character, to become a vital part of their community.
Healthy Beginnings (Community Health Agency) Healthy Beginnings provides in-home parent education programming and parenting classes and playgroup opportunities to Hillsdale County families, with the intent to reduce child abuse and neglect.
Hillsdale County Senior Services Center: The Hillsdale County Senior Services Center pledges reliable, compassionate help and encouragement to older persons while promoting good health, independence, and community involvement.
Kimball YMCA Nature Center: Kimball Camp provides outdoor education, adventure programming, team building, and a wide array of summer camp activities programs.
Legal Services of South Central Michigan: LSSCM provides free legal services to low-income people and seniors for civil cases such as domestic violence, custody, housing preservation, and Medicaid/disability issues.
Salvation Army Provides basic human necessities such as food, clothing, and shelter. |