Support Groups

The Horizon Cricle of Friends is a peer-run drop-on center providing friendship, support, and encouragement for adults recovering from mental illness. The drop-in center offers social activities such as cooking, arts and crafts, creative writing, and yoga to help people connect and improve their physical and emotional wellbeing.

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The Kids First Initative is a youth organization aimed at engaging young people and providing them with the resources they need to be successful individuals. Programs include a STEAM World (STEM subjects plus art!) summer camp, the Power of a Necktie workshop to teach young men how to dress to impress in the workplace, the Career Pathways Expo to expose students to potential career pathways and connect them with future employers, and the Holiday Meals Experience, which provides meals for children who come from food insecure homes across the country.

 Education, Food, Mentoring/Tutoring, Support Groups, Women, Children, Child Care / 696 views

The Arc of Allegan County serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Services providied include advocacy and special eduction, community information and outreach, social activities, and independent facilitation.

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The Community Action Network (CAN) works with children, youth, and families from under-resourced Washtenaw County neighborhoods to help them create better futures for themselves and improve their communities. CAN operates six community centers that offer a variety of services, including after-school programs, art programs for children, summer camps, emergency food assistance and food pantries for families, utility shutoff and eviction prevention services, and much more.

 Education, Food, Housing/Shelter, Mentoring/Tutoring, Support Groups, Utilities, Women, Children, Child Care / 746 views

Greater Oakland Mothers of Multiples (goMOMS) is a branch of Multiples of America that provides parents of multiples (twins, triplets, etc.) support and educational resources on raising and caring for their unique children. goMOMS hosts monthly meetings as part of its membership benefits; some meetings consist of fun activities for the families of multiples, playdates, and even clothing/equipment sales geared towards multiples.

 Education, Support Groups, Women, Children, Child Care / 767 views

About Face is a rehabilitation program for homeless and non-violent female offenders that helps them pursue new paths in life based on education, health, and spiritual wellbeing while working to prevent recidivism. About Face achieves its mission by offering GED classes, life skills classes, helping women find employment, and partnering with other non-profit groups to offer more resources to these women in need.

 Education, Job Services, Mentoring/Tutoring, Support Groups, Women, Children, Child Care / 913 views