1. LIVE
UNITED WAY OF GRATIOT COUNTY525 N. State St. Suite 1 Alma, Michigan 48801 COMMUNITY CAMpaign | www.gratiotunitedway.com | executive Director: Jessica Oswald
UNITED
Phone: 989.463.6245 | FAX: 989.466.2140 | email: adminassistant@gratiotunitedway.com
Investing in Gratiot County is
an easy and fulfilling way to
help contribute. The workplace
campaign is an excellent way
to ensure donations go a good
cause. You can either choose
which of our NINE partner
agencies or any 501c3 health and human service agency
or give to the United Way general fund. We want to feel
comfortable that your dollars are worth every bit of the
investment.
You can help inspire hope and create opportunities for
a better tomorrow. Anyone can champion the cause. So
go ahead and advocate in a live united world. Wear your
United Way experience. Do it in public. Be visible. Be loud.
We may be a part of a small community, but be sure that
every voice counts to help us help everyone in need
give
Advocate
VolunteerWhen we reach out a hand to one, we influence the
condition of all. Share and display your volunteer
experience with friends and family. Volunteer work can
allow us all to become a family Give an hour. Give a
Saturday. Give your best. Give the gift of you.

2. SERVING NORTHEAST MICHIGAN
United Way ∙ AIRS 4520 E. Ashman Street,
Suite U, Midland, MI 48642
Phone: 888-636-4211
Fax: 989-636-2103
www.211nemichigan.org
∙ Connecting people in need with people who can help.
partner agencies
Community
Service days
ALMA PUBLIC
Schools -
ExplorerMentor
Plus Program
Donald L. Pavilk Middle School, 1700 Pine Ave., Alma, Mich. If you
have any questions regarding any of the programs please contact
Susan Smoker at 989-463-3111 extension 6295 or by sending an
email to ssmoker@almaschools.net.
Wilcox Non-Profit Center, 525 N. State St., Ste. 3, Alma, Mich. The
mission of the American Red Cross is to prevent and alleviate
human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the
power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
Wilcox Non-Profit Center, 525 N. State St., Ste. 9, Alma, Mich.
B.B.B.S works to to create and support relationships that provide
consistent, positive, one-to-one interaction between a single-
parent child and an adult volunteer who will be an advisor and
friend on the journey from childhood to adulthood.
Wilcox Non-Profit Center, 525 N.
State St., Ste. 4, Alma, Mich. The
mission of Child Advocacy is to
improve the welfare of children
and their families through
education, training and support
for the prevention of substance
abuse, and child abuse and
neglect
To contact Girls on the
Run, you may call Council Director
Samantha Fiani at 989-330-4085, email
to Director@GOTRCentralMichigan.
org, or send mail to Girls on the Run
of Central Michigan, P.O. Box 310,
Shepherd, Mich.“We inspire girls to
be joyful, healthy and confident using
a fun, experience-based curriculum
which creatively integrates running.”
United Way of Gratiot County is here to not only connect
potential clients to our partner agencies, but to also bring together
volunteers and with a group and cause that they may be passionate
about. Individuals have the opportunity to make a difference in Gratiot County from any angle, whether it is helping with a educational,
healthcare or social cause or just helping out with spring cleaning, shoveling driveways or cleaning up a local neighborhood. Please be
aware that these agencies, like the United Way of Gratiot County are around to help those who may need it.
If in need for any emergency shelter
needs, call 989-466-0709. Mailings should be
sent to P.O. Box 611, Alma, Mich.
Gratiot-Isabella RESD, 1131 East Center St., Ithaca,
Mich. Preschool children ages birth to five who are residents
of Gratiot or Isabella counties are eligible for the program. For
more information, to donate, or to sign your child up, contact
Shelly Jones, Gratiot-Isabella RESD, Imagination Library of
Gratiot and Isabella counties: 989-875-5101 x2393 or sjones@
giresd.net
425 Republic Ave., Alma, Mich. Phone:
989-463-2864. The Salvation Army is an
international movement, an evangelical
part of the universal Christian church. Its
message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is
motivated by the love of God. Its mission is
to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to
meet the human needs in His name
without discrimination.
Women S Aid Service Inc., N.
Lincoln Avenue Alma, Mich. For inquiries
call 989-463-6014. The mission of
Women’s Aid Service, Inc. is: to provide
safety and empowerment to victims of
domestic violence and sexual assault and
to work to eliminate sexual victimization
and domestic violence through shelter,
support, advocacy, treatment, education
and social change.
Gratiot Emergency
Housing
Gratiot-isabella RESD
Dolly Parton’s
imagination Library
United Way of Gratiot County is committed to
connecting to volunteers who are ready to make a
difference for our home. As the days get longer, we
look to celebrate each and every one through our
Community Service Days.
Community Service is a rewarding experience that
will allow individuals to not only connect with their
community, wherever time is give, but it also allows
people to connect with other like-minded individuals
or those from other walks of life.
Help us help you LIVE UNITEDthrough our Community
Service Days and work to make Gratiot County an even
better place. To get connected a community service
experience, contact us by phone at 989-463-6245 or
email Linda Williams at lwilliams@gratiotunitedway.org.