Community Partnerships Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern MichiganIn our lives, each of us was touched by someone...other than our parents...who introduced us to new worlds and brought a little magic into our lives...flying a kite, a first trip to the ball park, building sand castles at the beach, eating an ice cream sundae. We have all experienced the benefits of the adults, role models, and mentors in our own lives. Hundreds of children throughout northwestern Michigan now have that experience through a Big Brother or Big Sister. Little Moments. Big Magic. Through Big Brothers Big Sisters, you can do the same for a child...and you will both be forever changed by the experience.  Child and Family ServicesChild and Family Services is a private nonprofit organization that provides human and social services programs to a 13 county region in northwestern Michigan.To promote the safety and well-being of children, adults, and families by providing services that offer opportunities and support for social and emotional healing and growth.  Children's Miracle NetworkChildren's Miracle Network is the alliance of premier children's hospitals. Every year, Children's Miracle Network hospitals treat 17 million children for every disease and injury imaginable. Children's Miracle Network hospitals impact the lives of more children than any other children's organization in the world. Children's hospitals provide state-of-the-art care, life-saving research and preventative education for children 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. There is a Children's Miracle Network hospital dedicated to serving children in every community across the United States and Canada. These hospitals are committed to providing the best care for children when they need it.  From Women's HandsMore than 150 talented female visual artists, authors, musicians and film makers will show and sell their works at "From Women's Hands," an all-female exhibition. "From Women's Hands" connects art, community and service of the arts to an important cause - the Women's Cancer Fund, Munson Healthcare Foundation. The fund will receive 20% of all art sales and 100% of the proceeds from the art raffle, silent auction and Oratorio performances. The exhibit will raise awareness of the Women's Cancer Fund, and increase public awareness about the arts and women artists in this region  Goodwill InnGoodwill is a 501(c)3 non profit organization who strives to develop programs and services that improve people's lives by fostering self-sufficiency, a hand up, not a hand out. Today, Goodwill offers a comprehensive and unique package of vocational, housing, transportation, nutritional, family strengthening and retail services designed to serve the whole person; the whole family. Goodwill's goal is to assist individuals and families overcome barriers to employment and independence.  Little Traverse Bay Humane SocietyLittle Traverse Bay Humane Society is a non-profit that offers a temporary home to companion animals that have lost theirs. We are a no-kill shelter. No animal will be euthanized for lack of space. Our mission is to offer a warm shelter, veterinary care, and personal attention to all our animals while they are in our care. We will promote proactive methods of controlling pet overpopulation. We have committed ourselves to educate the public on the humane treatment of companion animals. LTBHS takes in and places hundreds of dogs and cats every year!  March of DimesPrematurity is a silent crisis in America. The March of Dimes Prematurity Campaign is a multi-year, multimillion dollar research, awareness and education campaign to help families have healthier babies. With world partners, March of Dimes spreads the word about cost-effective interventions that can improve infant health worldwide. Saving babies, together.  National Cherry FestivalFounded in 1926, the mission of the National Cherry Festival is to celebrate & promote cherries, tourism and community involvement, and to enhance the economic, entertainment, and cultural interests of the Grand Traverse region.  Traverse City Film FestivalThe Traverse City Film Festival is a charitable and educational non-profit organization that holds an annual event in one of the most beautiful areas of the country — Traverse City, Michigan. The festival is committed to showing "Just Great Movies" and helping to save one of America's few indigenous art forms — the cinema.  Women's Resource CenterWRC staff and volunteers provide immediate crisis intervention services through its toll-free crisis line and on-call staff. On-call services are provided on site at medical facilities, area law enforcement agencies, or other safe locations. One-on-one counseling is available free of charge for any individual victimized by domestic or sexual violence, their families and friends. These services are provided at the emergency shelter and at the nonresidential offices in Benzonia, Kalkaska, Lake Leelanau and Traverse City. Group support combines counseling and peer support in a relaxed, safe atmosphere. Current groups include empowerment groups for victims of domestic violence and a sexual assault survivors group. Groups are available in Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska and Leelanau counties. Upon request, the WRC provides group support on-site in area schools, businesses, and social service agencies. |
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