United Way of Manistee County
231-723-2331
www.uwmanistee.org |
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. |
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Alternatives for Area Youth
231-723-1588
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Alternatives for Area Youth is an organization that works to provide activities for youth in our community, in a supervised environment, through the Teen Center. Our Board is committed to our mission of providing low or no cost activities to the youth in our community in a safe and drug, alcohol, and smoke free environment. |
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American Red Cross
231-757-3069
www.westshore.redcross.org |
The Chapter provides local and national disaster aid, health and safety training classes, twenty-four hour emergency military messaging, and blood services. |
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Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Northwestern MI
231-398-3302
www.bigsupnorth.com |
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Michigan provides mentoring services to at-risk youth ages 6-18 by utilizing professionally paid staff and volunteer mentors. |
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Choices of Manistee County
231-723-6597
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Choices assists victims of domestic violence by providing support services, peer and professional counseling, emergency shelter, support group and advocacy services. The sixteen-bed emergency shelter and the crisis line are available around the clock. |
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Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore
231-744-4774
www.gsmists.org |
We build tomorrow's leaders, by building girls of courage, confidence, and character through activities that include troops, camp, events, travel and special interest groups. |
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Manistee Association For Retarded Citizens
231-723-4028
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The ARC is a volunteer advocacy organization which strives to improve the quality of life for the developmentally disabled children and adults in our community. We do this by providing social activities such as the prom, family gatherings, holiday parties, picnics and summer camp which also provides some respite time for families. We purchase special equipment for children when families need financial assistance. |
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Manistee County 4-H
231-889-4277
www.msue.msu.edu/manistee |
Michigan State University Extension supports Manistee County 4_H Youth Programs, which offer an array of educational programs and experiences to youth ages five through nineteen. |
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Manistee Recreation Association
231-723-9274
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The Manistee Recreation Association provides a balance of recreational activities for persons of all ages and abilities and strives to meet the diverse interests and fitness levels of all community members in Manistee County. |
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Salvation Army
231-723-6243
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The Salvation Army is a religious and charitable organization providing emergency food, shelter, clothing and transportation. The organization also provides assistance with utility, medical and rent bills. |
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Scenic Trails Boy Scout Council
231-947-7071
www.stcbsa.org/main/portal.php |
In partnership with community partners, the Scenic Trails Council Boy Scouts of America provides a resource for local families - a foundation of character, self-esteem, and leadership development. |
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Staircase Youth Services
231-843-3200
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There are over 1.8 million runaway and homeless youth in the United States. Staircase provides 24-hour access crisis intervention, assessments, referral, counseling, case management, community education and housing placements to youth and families that find themselves faced with this situation. The goal is to strengthen families. |
