Agency Descriptions 

UNITED WAY OF JACKSON COUNTY - To be our community’s leader in improving people’s lives by meeting current and emerging needs through partnerships with donors, agencies and volunteers.           

AMERICAN RED CROSS, SC MICHIGAN CHAPTER - American Red Cross is America’s partner and a leader in mobilizing communities to help people prevent, prepare for and respond to disasters and life-threatening emergencies

AWARE INC. - Provides emergency shelter, legal advocacy, crisis intervention, counseling, forensic nurse examinations and transitional housing to survivors of domestic or sexual violence.

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF JACKSON COUNTY - The Big Brothers Big Sisters Mission is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported one-to-one relationships with measurable impact.

BOYS SCOUTS OF AMERICA, GREAT SAUK TRAIL COUNCIL - Scouting serves young people and families via experiential education and developmental programs that enhance character development, ethics, active citizenship, leadership skills, physical and mental fitness.

CASCADES HUMANE SOCIETY - Our mission is to ensure responsible treatment of animals, decrease the number of abused & unwanted animals, and conduct programs that promote quality animal care. 

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF JACKSON - A non-profit social service agency offering professional help to individuals and families who are disadvantaged and struggling to live their lives with hope and dignity.

CENTER FOR FAMILY HEALTH - Provides medical care in obstetrics, gynecology, adult medicine, pediatrics, pediatric cardiology, physical medicine and rehabilitation. Also provides pediatric and adult dental service. 

COUNCIL FOR THE PREVENTIION OF CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT - Our mission is strengthening families to reduce the risk of child abuse and neglect through preventative education, such as community presentations, parenting classes and workshops.

FAMILY SERVICES AND CHILDREN’S AID - Provides services that include counseling, community and school based programs, substance abuse treatment, adoption and referrals for children and their families.

FLORENCE CRITTENTON SERVICES - Offers treatment and support to at-risk adolescent girls and boys and their families, empowering youth and encouraging independent living skills.

GIRL SCOUTS -IRISH HILLS COUNCIL - A values based organization, built on award and activity components designed to help girls build courage, confidence, character and become a vital part of their community.

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF CENTRAL MICHIGAN - Goodwill Industries actively promotes the participation in society of persons with barriers to employment through skill building, job training and job placement services.

GREATER JACKSON HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - Greater Jackson Habitat for Humanity builds or renovates homes for low-income families, who are selected based on need, ability to pay and willingness to partner.

JACKSON FRIENDLY HOME - Our mission is to provide assisted living to women over sixty years of age an affordable, friendly and homelike atmosphere.

JACKSON INTERFAITH SHELTER - The Jackson Interfaith Shelter is a tax exempt, non-profit agency whose purpose is to feed and shelter the needy of Jackson County.

JACKSON NONPROFIT SUPPORT CENTER - Our mission is to promote excellence in nonprofit management, service delivery and volunteerism in Jackson County through technical assistance, workshops and consulting services. 

JACKSON SCHOOL OF THE ARTS  - Jackson School of the Arts mission is to make the arts accessible to Jackson County youth by providing affordable after school and summer programs.

JOHN GEORGE HOME - John George Home is dedicated to providing assisted living for elderly men by our commitment to meeting the needs of those we serve through personal care, nutrition and companionship.

LEGAL SERVICES OF SOUTH CENTRAL MICHIGAN - Provides free legal services to low-income people and seniors for civil cases such as domestic violence, custody, housing preservation and Medicaid/ disability issues. 

THE LINGAP CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION - The primary activity is the support of The Lingap Center, a shelter for 80-100 abused children in Toledo City, Cebu, Philippines. 

THE SALVATION ARMY - Provides emergency food, utility and rent assistance to low-income families, after-school programs for low-income children and operates an open Community Center.