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Agency Descriptions - 2011
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Camp Fort Hill 269-659-1540 |
To proved educational and recreational camp activities and opportunities for the community and to promote understanding and appreciation of the natural environment. |
| 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. |
| Children's Concerns of St. Joseph County (269) 659-3664 |
Increases awareness among children of what sexual abuse is and how they can protect themselves, informs school personnel about sexual abuse and their role in assisting children who face this problem, and informing parents of the program and what role parents play in the education of their children. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Emergency Care Network, Inc. 269-467-1240 |
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. |
| Foodbank 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. |
| Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan 800/788-4919 www.gshom.org |
Girl Scouts is girl led, reflecting the ever-changing needs and interests of today's girls. Girls discover the fun, friendship, and power of girls together. |
| HandsOn Battle Creek 269-966-4189 www.handsonbc.org |
To mobilize volunteers and connect people, information and services to build a strong caring community. |
| Keystone Place 269-467-9081 |
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. |
| Salvation Army 269/651-4275 www.salvationarmyusa.org |
Meets the needs of the total person; financial, physical, mental, social, recreational, emotional, etc. Provides food, clothing, lodging, diapers, laundry soap, toiletries, and paper products when available. |
| Sturgis Senior Center 269/651-7961 |
Provides a comfortable facility where seniors of Sturgis and surrounding areas can enjoy nutritional noon meals. Also room to socialize and enjoy companionship of others. |
| Three Rivers Area Mentoring 269-279-9581 http://threeriversareamentoring. webs.com |
T.R.A.M., through mentoring, a one on one relationship with a student, strives to empower youth to pursue excellence in their school, friendships and family relationships, and to become responsible, productive, and successful persons while combating drugs, alcohol and violence. |
| Western Michigan Legal Services 800/442-2777 www.legalaidwestmich.org |
Secures justice and protects the rights of persons unable to obtain and pay for legal services by the provision of legal assistance and counsel to such persons. |
| YMCA Camp Eberhart 269/244-5125 www.campeb.org |
Puts Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs which promote a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. To give students an opportunity to build self-esteem, social skills and accomplish life skills through participation in this summer recreation program. |