TO22   MANISTEE COUNTY, UNITED WAY OF  
  (231) 723-2331 - e-mail:  info@uwmanistee.org  
  web page - www.uwmanistee.org  
TO22 3501 Alternatives For Area Youth 15.4
TO22 3502 American Red Cross 8
TO22 3504 Choices 15
TO22 3505 Crooked Tree Girl Scout Council 18
TO22 3506 Manistee Association For Retarded Citizens 8
TO22 3507 Manistee County 4-H 8
TO22 3508 Manistee Recreation Association 17
TO22 3509 Salvation Army 10.6
TO22 3510 Scenic Trails Boy Scout Council 9.5
TO22 3511 Staircase Youth Services 5.9
TO22   Manistee County, United Way of 24

 

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