Community Spotlight
Recognizing the achievements and contributions of our friends and neighbors
This is an ongoing feature showcasing the truly outstanding achievements
of the people of our community.
of the people of our community.
Weatherization, and Karen, a Food Distribution Driver, went through CDL training to build skills, grow professionally, and keep essential services moving throughout our communities. Craig has received his CDL-A and Karen is studying to complete her exam.
The IWT program supports employers in upskilling their current workforce—enhancing job stability, improving earning potential, and strengthening service delivery. Thank you to MichiganWorks! for investing in our team and helping us continue to serve mid-Michigan families with excellence and care!
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 Our Operations team recently donated server equipment to the Farwell High School robotics team, and it’s already being put to great use!
From powering up this year’s competition robot to supporting hands-on tech lessons for younger students, these parts are helping spark curiosity and build skills right here in our community. We’re excited to support opportunities that encourage learning, creativity, and exploration. Want to see more of what we do? Visit us at www.mmcaa.org.  💛 A huge thank you to McGuire Chevrolet for their generous donation to our Clare County Emergency Food Pantry!
Support like this helps keep shelves stocked and meals on the table for local families—and it’s just one example of how our community comes together to care for one another. Want to make a difference too? • Donate: Your gift helps us do more for our communities, from young children to seniors and everyone in between. Give here! • Volunteer: From lending a hand at distributions to helping with events or preparing tax returns, there are lots of ways to get involved. Complete an interest form here! Every act of support—big or small—helps move our mission forward. Thank you!  We’re proud to partner with MichiganWorks! on an exciting opportunity for our Preschool Associate Teachers—the Child Care Development Specialist Apprenticeship!
This apprenticeship supports hands-on learning and professional growth in early childhood education while working directly in the classroom. A big congratulations to Calin, the first participant in the program! Calin is one of our amazing Associate Teachers, and we’re so excited to support her in this next step. Pictured: Calin signing her apprenticeship agreement with our Head Start Program Manager, Nicole, and staff from MichiganWorks! Thank you to MichiganWorks! for helping make this opportunity possible and for supporting the development of early childhood professionals! This Homeless Awareness Month, we’re celebrating Mike, a dedicated landlord who partners with us to provide safe, clean, and affordable housing, helping those experiencing housing insecurity transition to stability.
A Commitment to Community: Mike’s partnership is invaluable—he provides well-maintained housing and helps connect tenants with resources to overcome challenges. Why Mike Works With Us: "I work with Mid Michigan Community Action because everyone needs a home. I try to provide safe, clean places to live and make a home. . . . I try to work with the whole person, not just the immediate circumstance." A Message to the Community: "Homelessness happens every day . . . often due to circumstances beyond control. Everyone needs a hand up, not a handout." Mike’s compassion and dedication remind us all that creating safe and stable housing is a collective effort. Community participation is vital in ending homelessness! If you’re a landlord interested in working with us, call or text 1-877-213-5955 or email [email protected] to learn more. If you are facing housing challenges, reach out for support at 1-877-213-5955 or email [email protected]. Services are available for individuals, families, youth, and veterans across Arenac, Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Mecosta, and Osceola Counties as well as veterans who are unhoused or at risk of homelessness in Lake, Newaygo, Midland, and Saginaw Counties. A huge thank you to the incredible students from CMU’s College of Medicine for their generosity and hard work!
These future healthcare professionals held a drive to collect personal needs items for our Clare County Food Pantry and packed boxes for our USDA food box program, which serves individuals aged 60 and older. Your commitment to giving back and supporting our community is inspiring! We are so grateful for your dedication to making a difference! Thank you, CMU! If you are interested in volunteering to pack food boxes at our warehouse in Farwell, please contact our Food Programs Manager Tracy at 989-229-0849 or [email protected] or complete an interest form online: https://www.mmcaa.org/volunteering.html  Marie is our incredible volunteer at the Clare County Food Pantry, dedicating her time three days a week! She warmly greets customers when they visit and ensures their needs are met with patience and care.
Marie also helps keep our pantry stocked and is always ready to lend a hand wherever she's needed—whether it’s packing food boxes or sharing her positive experiences to inspire others to join as volunteers! We’re so grateful for Marie’s dedication and the difference she makes in our community every day. Would you like to volunteer at our food warehouse? Call 989-229-0849 or visit https://www.mmcaa.org/volunteering.html  Congratulations to Lear Corporation for their recognition at Michigan Community Action's Legislative Day! Lear was nominated by our Early Head Start staff for their ongoing support
Thank you to Isabella Bank staff for volunteering at our commodities warehouse for their Compassion into Action day.  By the end of the day, the volunteers packed 1008 food boxes, sorted 14 pallets of donations, and assembled 186 bags of personal needs items! We couldn’t do what we do without volunteers, and the Isabella bank crew did an amazing job helping us continue to deliver our commodities programs. 
For today's community spotlight, we'd like to thank Family Fun Princesses for donating her time and talents for a virtual story time with our Early Head Start and Head Start children!
The Ice Queen read, sang, and interacted with the children, taking the time to speak with each child as well as answering questions. Thank you Family Fun Princesses for helping to instill a love of reading in our Head Start and Early Head Start children! |
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CLARE COUNTY
Administrative Office 1574 E Washington Road PO Box 768 Farwell, MI 48622 Phone 989-386-3805 Toll-Free 1-877-213-5948 Fax 989-386-3277 [email protected] FOOD WAREHOUSE 2300 E Ludington Drive Clare, MI 48617 989-229-0849 [email protected] |
BAY COUNTY
114 South Washington Avenue Bay City, MI 48708 Phone: 989-894-9060 [email protected] GLADWIN COUNTY 1302 Chatterton Street Gladwin, MI 48624 Phone: 989-426-2801 [email protected] MECOSTA COUNTY 706 Maple Street Big Rapids, MI 49307 Phone: 231-660-0271 [email protected] MIDLAND COUNTY 1717 Ridgewood Drive, Suite 103 Midland, MI 48642 Phone: 989-832-7310 [email protected] |
MUSKEGON COUNTY
878 Jefferson Street, Suite 2 Muskegon, MI 49440 Phone: 231-557-7622 [email protected] OCEANA COUNTY 195 N Michigan Ave Shelby, MI 49455 Phone: 231-923-3066 [email protected] OSCEOLA COUNTY 240 E Church Street Reed City, MI 49677 Phone: 231-791-7078 [email protected] |
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