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Agency Descriptions
United Way of Manistee County funds local non-profit agencies that improve lives and build a stronger community by focusing on long-lasting solutions rather than short-term fixes. Email: Corey Van Fleet ‑ cvanfleet@uwmanistee.org Web: http://www.uwmanistee.org
Alternatives for Area Youth manages a drop-in facility that provides free or low-cost activities, such as skateboard park, basketball, foosball, computer usage, games and dances in a supervised environment. Email: Sheila Kaminski ‑ skaminski@manistee.org
American Red Cross – West Shore Chapter provides disaster services; emergency communication with the military; refugee location services; health and safety services; and community blood drives and bone marrow typing. Email: Wally Taranko ‑ wsarc_exec@charterinternet.com Web: http://westshore.redcross.org/
Big Brothers of Big Sisters Northwestern Michigan helps children in need reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one mentoring relationshiops with volunteers in schools and communities. Email: Rachel Krolczyk ‑ bmw-cm@t-one.net Web: http://www.bigsupnorth.com
CHOICES of Manistee County provides emergency shelter, 24-hour crisis line support, and direct support services to domestic violence survivors in Manistee County. Email: Jackie Kiszelik ‑ jkiz@jackpine.com
Girl Scouts of Crooked Tree builds girls of confidence, courage and character, who make the world a better place. Email: Girl Scout Service Center ‑ servicecenter@girlscoutscrookedtree.org Web: http://www.girlscoutscrookedtree.org
Manistee Association for Retarded Citizens supports the developmentally disabled by sponsoring family support groups, a student assistance fund, social events and a summer enrichment program. Email: Leanne Witucki ‑ lwitucki@manistee.org
Manistee County 4-H offers youth, ages five through nineteen, experiential opportunities in clubs, school programs, summer library programs, workshops, 4-H sponsored state events and the Manistee County Fair. Email: Debra Laws ‑ laws@msu.edu Web: http://www.msue.msu.edu/manistee
Manistee Recreation Association provides year-round recreation activities for all ages, primarily focusing on teaching the fundamentals of youth sports, including soccer, baseball, hockey and wrestling. Email: Sandy Saylor ‑ mra@manistee.com The Salvation Army provides emergency food, shelter, clothing and transportation and assistance with utility, medical and rent bills; sponsors the Century Terrace Soup Club; offers worship services and Bible studies; and hosts summer youth camps and a teen outreach center. Email: Capt. Jo Langham ‑ jo_langham@usc.salvationarmy.org
Scenic Trails Council Boy Scouts, in partnership with community partners, provides a resource for local families ‑ a foundation of character, self esteem and leadership development. Email: Tom Stoeber ‑ tstoeber@bsamail.org Web: http://www.stcbsa.org/main/portal.php
Staircase Youth Services provides comprehensive, free, community-based services to youth and their families, including 24-hour crisis intervention, assessment and referral, counseling, and foster care placement. Email: Cynthia Arneson ‑ cynla82155@yahoo.com
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