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St. Joseph County
United Way |
269-467-9099 |
www.sjcuf.com |
St. Joseph County United Way serves as a central
resource in planning and providing community wide services. Raises
funds for a wide variety of health and social services, and
distributes those funds effectively, based on the communities needs. |
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American Dream
Flite |
269-435-3015 |
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Provides services to children and their families,
taking the children with cancer to Orlando, FL, for a week of fun,
getting them away from the daily drudgery of cancer. |
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American Red
Cross |
269-353-6180 |
www.greaterkazoo
redcross.org |
A humanitarian organization led by volunteers
that provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people
prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. |
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Big Brothers Big
Sisters |
888-456-1600 |
www.bbbsnei.org |
Big Brothers Big Sisters mission is to help
children reach their potential through professionally supported,
one-to-one relationships with measurable impact. |
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Boy Scouts of SW
Michigan |
269-343-4687 |
www.bsaswmc.org |
Prepares boys and young adults to make ethical
and moral choices over their lifetime and provides a comprehensive
educational program to build character, to train in the
responsibilities of participating citizenship, and to develop
personal fitness. |
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Camp Fort Hill |
269-659-1540 |
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To proved educational and recreational camp
activities and opportunities for the community and to promote
understanding and appreciation of the natural environment. |
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Camp Wakeshma |
269-244-5891 |
www.campwakeshma.com |
Provides a safe overnight camping environment for
kids to grow and have fun. Camp Wakeshma has activities and
programs to aid in their development of leadership and social
interaction skills, with the goal of improving their team building
and participation skills while contributing positively to their self
esteem. |
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Disability Network
Southwest Michigan |
269-345-1516 |
www.drccil.org |
Educates and empowers people with disabilities to
create change in their own lives and advocate for social change to
create inclusive communities. |
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Domestic and
Sexual Abuse Services |
269-273-6154 |
www.dadasmi.org |
Leads efforts to end domestic violence and sexual
assault in southwest Michigan. Assists domestic violence and sexual
assault survivors in clarifying their options, accessing community
services that support personal choice, and will provide a safe place
for survivors and their children. |
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Emergency Care
Network, Inc. |
269-467-1240 |
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To provide short-term, emergency food to St.
Joseph County residents who are unable to provide for themselves.
The ENC also provides used clothing free to anyone who comes to the
County Closet in Three Rivers. The County Closet also provides an
outlet for people to recycle reusable clothing knowing people will
receive it free of charge. |
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Food bank of South
Central Michigan |
269-964-3663 |
www.foodbankofscm.org |
Our mission is feeding hungry people by
collecting and distributing food and grocery products, advocating
for hunger-relief programs and collaborating with others who address
basic human needs. |
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HandsOn Battle
Creek |
269-966-4189 |
www.handsonbc.org |
To mobilize volunteers and connect people,
information and services to build a strong caring community. |
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Keystone Place |
269-467-9081 |
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Provides emergency shelter for homeless families
with children and assists St. Joseph County residents with a wide
range of other housing services. Provide “aftercare”, a prevention
service for families who have left the shelter for permanent housing
and for other families who are in jeopardy of becoming homeless. |