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Contact: Vernie Nethercut
Phone:
(989) 356-0353
Email:
nethercv@alpena.cc.mi.us
Function:
Encourages informed and active participation of
citizens in government. Studies governmental issues and takes action based on
study.
Meetings:
First Monday of the month, 11:45 am - 1:30 pm
LIVING WITH ASD (AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
6696 Hubbard Lake Rd.
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact: Billiejo Rasmussen Phone: 989.354.0621
Email: hairkiller@hotmail.com Fax: 989.358.6845
Function: We are a group of individuals who have a common bond of loving, caring and supporting those with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Services: Provide education about Autism Spectrum Disorder; support friends and families; provide resources awareness, and provide information about ASD.
Meetings: Every 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:00pm at Chisholm Street Big Boy restaurant in the Tower Room.
MADONNA HOUSE
309 Lockwood Street
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:
Rosemary Horan
Phone: (989)
354-4073
Function: An international organization affiliated with the Roman
Catholic Church that provides a house of friendship and prayer. Available to
anyone who desires to come to talk, unburden themselves, share their joy, or
question and seek for meaning in their lives. It provides a place to come where
one can make a retreat to pray and seek solitude for 24 hours at a time.
Lending library of books and tapes.
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF MICHIGAN
230 Huron View Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48331
Contact: Felicia Powers, Manager of Volunteer Services Phone: (734) 994-8620
Email: wish@wishmich.org Fax: (734) 994-8025
Website: www.wishmich.org
Function: Information on statewide group that raises funds in order to grant wishes to terminally ill children in Michigan.
MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED SCHOOL PERSONNEL, ALPENA CHAPTER
Contact: Lois Sherman Phone: (989) 356-4652
Function: MARSP was organized 50 years ago. It is the only organization representing all retired school personnel, (i.e. teachers, administrators, secretaries, cafeteria and custodial). Social organization for retired school personnel. The Executive Director liaises with legislators with regards to bills affecting MARSP. Alpena has 300+ members.
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & ECONOMIC GROWTH
315 W. Chisholm St. -- Located inside Michigan
Works! Center
Alpena, MI 49707
Phone: (989)
354-3108, Toll free: (877) 901-7397
Website:
www.michigan.gov Fax:
(989) 356-3425
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m.
Function:
Our agency’s mission is to assist persons with
disabilities to achieve employment and self-sufficiency. We provide a wide
variety of vocational services to eligible people who have medical or learning
problems which result in a vocational handicap (either in getting or keeping a
job). Referrals are welcome from any individual or agency.
Services:
Job placement and job retention services. All
services are related to employment and may include training, physical aids,
accommodations, tools and equipment, and possible support services.
MICHIGAN SMALL BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
CENTER, REGION 3 (MI-SBTDC)
Alpena Community College
666 Johnson St, Newport Center, Room 108
Alpena, MI 49707-1495
Contact:
Katherine Meharg
Phone: (989)
358-7375
Fax: (989) 358-7554
Email:
mehargk@alpenacc.edu Website:
www.misbtdc.org/region3/
Function: The Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center (MI-SBTDC) is
a statewide network of twelve regional offices providing services for existing
small businesses, new ventures, expanding companies, new technology companies,
and innovators. Region 3, located at Alpena Community College, works with
Cheboygan, Presque Isle, Otsego, Montmorency, Alpena, Crawford, Oscoda, Alcona,
Roscommon, Ogemaw and Iosco Counties.
Hours: Monday through
Friday, 8:00 am until 4:30 pm.
Services: Counseling: Confidential
one-on-one meetings with certified, experienced business counselors to assist
small business owners with: 1) developing growth strategies; 2) preparing
business plans for financing; 3) addressing cash flow issues; 4) defining and
quantifying marketing initiatives; 5) developing sales strategies; 6) strategic
planning.
All services of the MI-SBTDC are
available at low or no cost. One-on-one counseling is a free service for
individuals who want to improve, revitalize or expand their companies, or
develop a new venture. Training and research services are available for a
nominal fee.
Training: Workshops, seminars and full training programs help
entrepreneurs learn about topics such as: 1) getting a business started; 2) how
to get financing; 3) cost-effective marketing and sales techniques; 4) setting
up legal structures; 5) writing complete business plans; 6) understanding
financial operations.
Research: As part of the MI-SBTDC network and through the Seidman School
of Business Information Services at Grand Valley state University, the MI-SBTDC
can access essential data for developing a new company or for an existing firm
to gain a competitive edge including: 1) research to determine market size; 2)
competitive analysis; 3) demographics; 4) lead list generation.
NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR THE MENTALLY ILL OF NORTHEAST
MICHIGAN, (NAMI)
7460 U.S. 23 South
Ossineke, MI 48766
Contact:
Judy Hutchins Phone: (989)
471-5015
Email:
judyhutchins@webtv.net
Function:
Support, education and advocacy for persons with mental illnesses and their
families.
Services: Support groups, livrary, advocacy for individuals and for mental health system
improvements, speakers for community education, educational programs.
Meetings: First Tuesday each month at 1:30 and 7:00 pm at First Congregational Church of
Alpena, Second at Lockwood, Upstairs Conference room
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES, THUNDER BAY
Contact:
Neil Campau
Phone: (989)
358-1533
Elmer Schalkofsky (989) 727-2513
Function: To promote the general welfare of annuitants and potential annuitants of civil
service.
NEWCOMERS WELCOME SERVICE
13500 Pratt Road
Ossineke, MI 49766
Contact:
Rita Hoeberling
Phone: (989) 471-2382
Email:
ritah@voyager.net
Function: Social interaction with new residents.
Services:
Helping people make new friends.
Meetings:
Varied. See Alpena News.
NORTHEAST MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE AGENCY, INC. (NEMCSA)
2375 Gordon Road
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:
John Swise, CEO Phone: (989)
356-3474
Fax:
(989) 354-5909
Website:
www.nemcsa.org
Email:
godik@nemcsa.org
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Function:
Our mission is to provide quality planning, programs
and services to individuals, families and communities through the best use of
human and financial resources.
Services: Area Agency on Aging,
Care Management, MI Choice Home and Community Based Waiver, MI enrolls, Earned
Income Tax Credit Assistance Program, Foster Grandparent Program, Senior
Companion Program, Retired & Senior Volunteer Program, Compass Youth and Family
Guidance, Weatherization, Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), The
Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), Crisis Prevention and Migrant Worker
Programs, Housing Technical Assistance, Environmental Programs, Homeless
Technical Assistance, Individual Development Account Program, Workforce
Investment Act, Work First, Employment Services, and School Success Program.
Also see specific services below:
CLIENT SERVICES:
Include The Emergency Food Assistance Program, (TEFAP); Commodity
Supplemental Food Program, (CSFP); Home Weatherization; Homeless Prevention
Program; Utility Assistance Program.
EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION PROGRAMS: Early Head Start, Head Start, and Michigan School Readiness
Programs.
Early Head Start:
100
Woods Circle, Suite 500
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact: Julie Smith
Phone/Fax: (989) 354-2648
Email:
smithj@nemcsa.org
Function: To strengthen families and children through high
quality early childhood experiences
Services: Comprehensive and Parenting Support Services for
families with children 0-3 including children with disabilities and pregnant
women. Weekly home visits and weekly play group socialization experiences for
children and parents.
Hours: Home
visit times are flexible to meet family needs.
Head Start:
2375 Gordon Rd.
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact: Lori Clark, area manager Phone:
(989) 356-3474, ext. 235
Email:
clarkl@nemcsa.org
Function: Provide high quality, supportive learning experiences
for children and families to promote their future success.
Services: Comprehensive preschool program for children ages 3-5.
There is no charge for the program – families must qualify. Head Start services
children with special needs.
Hours: Vary according to site. Centers run Monday through
Thursday. Home-based determined by teacher/family.
Meetings: Could include monthly Parent meetings, bi-annual Family
nights, quarterly Parent/Teacher conferences, and other activities.
SCHOOL SUCCESS PARTNERSHIP:
2375 Gordon Rd.
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact: Dorothy Pintar
Phone: (989) 358-5006
Email:
pintard@nemcsa.org
Function: Prevention program for students who are at risk for
academic failure
Services: In schools, work with all children who are referred.
ADOLESCENT
SERVICES: Provides crisis intervention and counseling services for youth
who voluntarily choose to participate in the program and their families.
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT: Services include housing proposal preparation and technical
assistance; assistance with water projects; public opinion and needs assessment
surverys; outside evaluation; and extensive census data services. Individual
Development Account Program - a matched savings program allowing low-income
individuals the opportunity to save for one of two asset purchases: home
ownership or post-secondary education/vocational training.
AGING PROGRAMS:
Long Term Care Ombudsman Program - nursing home advocate.
Medicaid/Medicare Assistance Program (MMAP) - trained volunteers assist with
Medicare/Medicaid issues. In-Home Services - Homemaking, Personal Care,
Home Delivered Meals, Respite Care sub-contracted to local service providers.
Congregate Meals - daily nutritionally balanced meals to individuals age
60+. Senior Community Service Employment Program - work training program
provides part-time opportunities in community service employment for low income
persons age 55+. National Family Caregiver Support - provides
information and services to family caregivers caring for someone older than age
60. Adult Day Care Services – provide support to adult day care centers.
COMMUNITY BASED
CARE PROGRAMS: Care Management - locates, mobilizes, manages variety of
home care and other services needed by frail elderly persons aged 60 and older
at risk of nursing home placement. MI-Choice Waiver Program - designed
to allow persons who are eligible for Medicaid-covered nursing home services,
(aged 18 and older), to remain in their own home with the same level of care.
Michigan Enrolls (Maximus) - provides education, outreach and enrollment
assistance for the health plans available in the recipient's county of
residence. Michigan Assistive Technology Loan Fund - provides low cost,
fixed rate loans to qualified applicants to finance the purchase of assistive
technology devices and/or services such as vehicle lifts, ramps, home
modifications, specialized computers, etc.
VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS:
Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) - provides volunteer opportunities to
income eligible senior citizens (60+) by establishing a consistent, one-on-one
relationship with children in need of personal attention and special help.
Senior Companion Program (SCP) - guidelines similar to FGP but volunteers
provide companionship and assistance to frail/homebound elders and older persons
with special needs. Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) -
volunteers (55+) in Crawford and Roscommon counties assist blood drives, deliver
meals on wheels, tutor children, and serve as greeters at hospitals, etc. There
are no income restrictions.
MICHIGAN WORKS!:
Workforce Investment Act, (WIA) Adult and Dislocated Workers - provides
information, support, and resources that enable individuals to make a successful
adjustment and quick transition for entry or reentry into the workforce.
Welfare Reform Program - assists adult benefit recipients and non-custodial
parents in the transition to self-sufficiency through employment. Michigan
No Wrong Door System - assists individuals to access a single point of entry
all major workforce development/economic development services.
NORTHEAST MICHIGAN COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS, (NEMCOG)
P.O.
Box 457
Gaylord, MI 49735
Contact:
Tom Edison
Phone:
(989)
732-3551, ext. 21 or ext. 10
NORTHEAST MICHIGAN DEPRESSION & BIPOLAR SUPPORT
ALLIANCE, DBSA
112 Water St. (Located across from the Alpena Power
Co. in downtown Alpena)
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:
Marcelle Levitt, Administrative Director Phone: (989) 354-4470
Email:
nemdbsa@speednetllc.com National Affiliate Website:
www.dbsalliance.org
Function: To provide self-help
group and personal support and educational information to people affected by
depression, bipolar, and related mood disorders, and to those who care about
them. DBSA is a 501c(3) non-profit organization and a participating United Way
Agency. All services are currently offered free of charge.
Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Meetings:
Weekly Peer-led support meetings are Tuesday 6:00-8:00
pm and Thursday 1:00-3:00 pm for adults over 18. Also, older adult group (60 +)
is held Wednesday 2:00-3:30 pm.
Services:
Mental health lending library and internet research
room. Specialty group/classes are offered and are professionally led: Teen
Depression/Bipolar Education, Parents and Family Bipolar Education, Dual
Diagnosis Recovery and Anger/Stress Management.
NORTHEAST MICHIGAN GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
C/o Jesse Besser Museum
491
Johnson Street
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:
Janet Romas, Vice President
Phone: (989)
595-2384
Jesse Besser Museum
(989) 356-2202
Email:
jr333@chartermi.net
Function: Researching family history
Meetings:
Third Thursday each month except December at 7:00 pm
at Jesse Besser Museum
NORTHEAST MICHIGAN PERSONNEL ASSOCIATION
836 E. Bay
East
Tawas, MI 48730
Contact: Carole
Adams
Phone: (989) 356-6494
Email:
tawas@trilliumstaffing.com Fax:
(989) 362-6444
Function: NEMPA is chapter
421 of Society for Human Resource Management of Arlington, VA.
NORTHEAST MI REHABILITATION AND OPPORTUNITY CENTER, NEMROC, INC
800 Bolton Street
Box
645
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:
Howard D. French, CEO
Website:
www.nemroc.com
Phone: (989)
356-6141
Email:
howardf@nemroc.com Fax:
(989) 356-1607
Function: To provide employment
and training to people with disabilities of N.E. Michigan so they may attain
their highest level of employment, personal and social skills.
Services: Employment. Work skill
training. Delinquency Program (Turning Point Program). Transportation.
Hours:
7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday
NORTHEAST MICHIGAN TOASTMASTERS
1308 S. Third
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:
Harry Crocker, President
Phone: (989)
356-4161
Email:
hcrocker@freeway.net
Function:
Meet in a warm and friendly environment to develop
public speaking and listening skills. The goal is to help each participant to
become effective communicators.
Meetings:
Weekly, Monday, 6:30p.m. at Alpena Community College,
Besser Tech, Room 107D, 666 Johnson St. Open to all interested persons,
visitors welcome.
NORTHERN STROKES SUPPORT GROUP
Contact:
Bonnie Jackson
Phone: (989) 727-2202
Meetings: 3rd
Monday each month, 1:00pm, Lunch meeting at GenAr’s Restaurant
NORTHLAND LIBRARY FOR THE BLIND AND PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED
316 E. Chisholm Street
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact: Jennifer L. Dean,
Director; Ruth LeSage, Head LBPH Clerk
Phone:
(989) 356-1622, (800) 446-1580
Fax: (989) 354-3939
Website:
www.nlc.lib.mi.us/library/ Email:
lbph@northland.lib.mi.us
Hours:
Monday 1:00-5:00 pm., Tuesday-Friday 8:00
a.m.-5:00p.m.
Function:
Provides talking book and magazine program from the
Library of Congress. Eligible users receive materials through U.S. postal
service at no charge. Materials include cassettes, flexible disc, Braille, and
large print. Anyone unable to read standard print due to disability (physical,
visual, deafness or reading disabled) is eligible for service.
PARENT PORT--AMA EDUCATIONAL SERVICE DISTRICT
211 N. First Avenue
Alpena, MI 49707 (Alpena County Library)
Contact: Meaghan Herring
Phone: (989) 356-6188, ext. 21
Email:
herringm@amaesd.k12.mi.us
Function: Parent Education Program for
Alpena, Montmorency and Alcona Counties.
Services: Parent
Workshops.
Weekly drop-in activity sessions for parents and children
at the Parent Port in the Alpena County Library Parent Workshops: schedule
will vary. Drop-in activity sessions: Tuesdays from 6:00 - 8:30 pm, Thursdays
from 10:00 - 12 noon. Teen parent program to be announced.
PARTNERS IN PREVENTION
3022 S US 23, Suite C
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:
Carlene Przykucki, Executive Director
Phone: (989)
356-2880
Mary Schalk, Support Group
Phone: (800)
354-2880
Email:
nemcpi@deepnet.net Fax:
(989) 354-6939
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Function:
To promote research-based programs & services that
prevent misuse of alcohol, prescription drugs, inhalants, tobacco, and illegal
drugs in Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency & Presque Isle counties. Seeks to increase
developmental assets of youth and positive parenting skills to aid in
prevention. Offers information, education, alternative activities, and
approaches to change.
Services:
Training, presentations, and free materials; Regional Alcohol & Drug Awareness
Resource (RADAR); Alpena County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition; Fetal
Alcohol Syndrome Family Support Group; Parenting Awareness & Recognition Team;
Presque Isle Alcohol Abuse Awareness Campaign Team; Annual Recognition Awards
Program.
PIED PIPER OPPORTUNITY CENTER
444 Wilson Street
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:
Jeff Reinelt, Principal
Phone: (989)
356-1414
Fax:
(989) 356-4358
Email:
reineltj@amaesd.k12.mi.us
Function:
Center based program for mentally impaired students.
THE SALVATION ARMY
P.O. Box 6
Alpena, MI 49707
Church address: 722 N. Second Avenue, Alpena
Office address: 2323 US_23 South Alpena
Contact:
Captains Jason Schaal and Ilona Schaal, or Heidi Burt
Email:
jason_schaal@usc.salvationarmy.org Phone:
(989) 358-2769
Website:
www.usc.salvationarmy.org Fax: (989) 354-5120
Hours:
9:00a.m.-5:00p.m. By appointment or walk-in (emergencies)
Function: Our mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ
and meet the human needs in His name without discrimination.
Services: Included but not
limited to: Preliminary budget counseling; religious services; food; housing/shelter; utility
assistance; clothing; household/furniture; medical/dental/prescription;
gasoline; bus tickets; vehicle repairs; information and referrals; Pastoral
counsel
Hours:
General Office: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm/1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Pantry from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, daily. Social Services by appointment.
SHELTER, INC.
P.O. Box 797
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:
Char McGuire
Phone: (989)
356-2560
Domestic Violence National
(800)-333-7233 (24 hour)
Fax: (989) 356-6659
Local Hotline:
(800)-396-9129
Email:
charmcguire@shelterincalpena.org
Function:
Shelter Inc. is a community supported human service
organization dedicated to assisting victims/survivors of abuse and their
families to end violence and discrimination.
Meetings:
Monday nights 6:00-8:00 pm, contact person
Maria Mills. Wednesday afternoons 1:30-3:30 pm. Sexual Assault Support Group II,
contact person Patty Columbo. Kids club, contact person Randy Harvey.
Services: Shelter Inc. offers a variety of services for helping
victims/survivors and their families with effects of domestic violence and
sexual assault issues, such as: individual or group counseling, Legal Advocacy,
educational resources, support groups, job seeking help, transitional housing,
permanent supportive, Links to home ownership counseling, help with obtaining
clothing, household goods and supplies.
SIGHT FOR STUDENTS
Phone: (800) 852-7600, ext. 5156 Website: www.sightforstudents.org
Function: Provide gift certificate for children to receive a free eye exam and glasses if prescribed.
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
111 North Fourth
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:
Nancy McKee-Marshall, Manager
Phone: (800)
772-1213 or (989) 354-4140
Website:
www.ssa.gov
Fax: (989)
354-4281
T.D.D.:
(for Deaf), (800)-325-0778
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.
Function:
Representatives available to assist individuals in
filing for retirement, survivors, disability, Medicare, and supplemental
security payments. Also assist in answering inquiries about programs and help
beneficiaries with Social Security problems.
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT
DE PAUL
805 W. Chisholm Street
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact: Ed Scott
Phone: (989)
354-3671 (store)
(989) 354-9168 (manager)
(989) 354-0777 (referral office)
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 9:30a.m.-5:00p.m., Saturday 10:00a.m.-2:00p.m.
Function: Wherever there are people in need of food, clothing,
housing, medicine, employment, education, etc. the society offers care and
help. Thrift store with used clothing or furniture that may be purchased or
donated to the needy. Donations are welcome.
STRAITS AREA OSTOMY ASSOCIATION
Contact:
Arlie Black
Phone:
(989) 379-4093
Barb Gerber, Charlene
Taylor (989) 356-6191
Function:
Psychological and moral support for ostomates and
their families. Newsletter and hospital visits available.
Meetings:
Meets monthly in various cities in N.E. Michigan.
ST. BERNARD FRIENDSHIP
ROOM (Soup Kitchen)
322 W. Chisholm Street
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact: Anite Brewington
Phone:
(989) 354-8018
Hours: 3:00pm - 6:00pm, doors open at
4:00pm
Services: St. Bernard Soup
Kitchen provides hot meals Monday through Friday from 4:30pm to 5:30pm, Saturday
3:00pm-4:00pm. Anyone asking for a meal will be fed without charge and without
questions asked. This is a volunteer service subsidized by financial and food
contributions from the Alpena community and surrounding area.
SUNRISE CENTER
630 Walnut St
Alpena, MI 49707
Phone:
989-356-6659
Fax:
989-356-3559
Email:
bfinzel@charterinternet.com
Function:
Sunrise Centre recognizes
the progressive nature of chemical dependency and treats alcoholism and other
drug dependencies as chronic diseases which, if not treated, will be fatal.
Services:
Provide detoxification,
short and long term residential services for women and men, ages 18 and up, who
are expressing chemical dependency and substance abuse problems.
Hours:
Business hours 8:00 to 5:00 pm; Detoxification
admission 24 hours/day
THUNDER BAY ARTS COUNCIL, INC. (TBAC)
313 1/2 N. Second Ave
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:
Diane Beyer, President
Phone: (989)
356-6678
Email:
tbarts@freeway.net
Hours: Tuesday - Thursday, 1:00pm -
5:00p.m.
June, July, August – Tuesday – Thursday, 8:30 am to
12:30 pm
Function: The mission of
Thunder Bay Arts Council is to facilitate and coordinate the presentation of
both performing and visual arts within the Northeast Michigan region.
Services: 8 concerts per
year; Art on the Bay, 2 Community Chorus concerts per year.
Meetings:
Board meetings the first Monday of each month.
THUNDER BAY AUDUBON SOCIETY
1366 Fox Farm Drive
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:
Esther Cole
Phone: (989)
354-8361
Chan
Roach
(989) 356-4308
Email:
chanroach@hotmail.com
Function:
To promote ecological concerns of the area, including
preserving wildlife habitat and educating community as to problems concerning
all wildlife but particularly birds.
Meetings:
Announced by the media.
THUNDER BAY NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY
The Great Lakes Maritime Heritage
Center
500 W. Fletcher St.
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact: Cathy
Green
Phone: (989)
356-8805 (Cathy ext. 10, Sanctuary Store ext. 18, Reception ext. 13)
Fax:
(989) 354-0144
Email:
cathy.green@noaa.gov Website:
www.thunderbay.noaa.gov
Function: The mission of the National Marine Sanctuary Program is
to serve as the trustee for the nation’s system of marine protected areas, as
well as to conserve, protect, and enhance the biodiversity, ecological
integrity, and cultural legacy of these ecosystems.
Services: Exhibits open to the public (free admission), group and
school tours and presentations by appointment, documentaries and films shown in
90-person theater, Sanctuary Store gift shop, teacher training workshops,
volunteer program.
Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 am-4 pm (Thursday 10 am-7 pm)
THUNDER BAY THEATRE (TBT)
400 N. Second Ave
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:
Mark Butterfuss Phone:
(989) 354-2267
Email:
mbutterfuss@thunderbaytheatre.com
Website:
www.thunderbaytheatre.com
Function:
TBT is dedicated to providing quality cultural
enrichment to the Alpena area. It offers a wide range of theatrical productions
to the community and area schools. TBT's Creative Arts Centre provides the
opportunity for young people to take drama classes and workshops and to
participate in TBT's Theatre For Kids productions. TBT is the only year round
professional non equity theatre in northern Michigan.
Dates: Call Box Office, (989) 354-2267 for current schedule.
TOPS CLUB, INC. (TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY) Chapter 883
1101
Dow Rd.
Contact:
Dolores Baker Phone: (989)
356-1817
Email:
jgonyea@northland.lib.mi.us
Function:
Non-profit weight loss support group.
Services: Provide support and encouragement to those trying to
lose weight.
Meetings: Tuesdays, 4:00 to 5:00 pm
U.A.W. RETIRED WORKERS
Drop-in Center
2477 U.S. 23 South
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact: Dan Benac
Phone: (989) 356-4959, call to notify of
incoming fax
Hours: Drop-in center open
10:00a.m. - 2:00p.m., Wednesday and Thursday
Function: NE Michigan
Retired Workers - Meetings of changes in contracts, volunteer to get the vote
out, drop in office for retired workers questions, fellowship of retired UAW
workers
Services: Food
for the needy, donations to fund certain organizations
Meetings: First Wednesday of each month at The American
Legion Post 65, Alpena at 11:00 am, lunch following.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)
FARM SERVICE AGENCY (FSA)
1900
W. M-32
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:
Paul
J. Anstead, County Executive Director (CED)
Email:
paul.anstead@mi.usda.gov
Phone:
(989) 356-3596
Website:
www.fsa.usda.gov
Fax:
(989) 356-2401
Function:
Administer federal farm programs
Services:
Financial assistance to agriculture producers
Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION
1900 M-32 West
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:
Grant Sork, Resource Conservationist
Phone: (989) 356-3596. ext#112
Email:
grant.sork@mi.usda.gov
Hours: Monday -
Friday, 8:00a.m. - 4:30p.m.
Function:
Provide technical assistance to landowners, units of
government, and groups - primarily through the soil conservation districts.
Technical services involve planning and implementing measures that relate to the
protection and improvement of soil, water and other natural resources.
UNITED WAY OF NORTHEAST
MICHIGAN
3022 US 23 S, Suite A
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:
Germaine Stoppa, Executive Director
Phone: (989) 354-2221
Email:
uwnemi@verizon.net Fax:
(989) 356-5782
Hours: Monday -
Friday, 8:30a.m. - 12:00 noon, 1:00p.m. - 4:00p.m.
Function:
The object of this organization shall be to receive
contributions, gifts, and grants of money and to administer the same for
charitable, recreational, and philanthropic uses. To study and keep abreast of
the unmet social welfare needs in the community and to determine the appropriate
source of financing such programs as may be needed and to cooperate in the
planning and development of such services.
Meetings:
Regular Board meetings are held second Tuesday of each
month, except for September through November at 4:00 p.m. at United Way office.
Open to the public.
UPWARD BOUND PROGRAM
666
Johnson St.
Alpena, MI
49707
Contact:
Joe Klemens, Director
Phone:
(989) 358-7260
Email:
klemensj@alpenacc.edu
Function:
A
federally funded grant program whose goal is to help participants develop the
skills and
motivation necessary for successful completion of post-secondary education.
Students must meet eligibility requirements.
Services:
Work with 70 area high school students.
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS-POST #2496 (VFW)
2900 Connon Street
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact: Larry Marchlewski Sr.
Phone: (989)
354-8021(lounge), 657-6473 (cell)
Function:
Promote Americanism, give aid to area Veterans and
their families, aid Senior Citizens, loan hospital beds, wheelchairs, crutches,
etc. Provide community service. Promote all sports and sponsor teams for
youth. Hall is available to rent for banquets and weddings. Ladies Auxiliary
provides catering service.
Services:
HURON BRAVES (Military Order of Cooties, Pup Tent #96)
Contact: Joe Mouthaan, Phone: (989) 727-2888. Function:
Honor degree of VFW; works with Veterans in Hospitals.
LADIES AUXILIARY, VFW
POST #2496 Contact: Barn LaMay, Phone: (989) 356-1960.
Function: Visits nursing homes with fruit baskets and social activities.
VETERANS OF FOREIGN
WARS-POST #3890 (VFW)
215 W. Lake Street (mailing address)
133 W. Fletcher
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:
Ronald Partyka
Phone: (989)
595-2791
Function:
Promote Americanism, give aid to Veterans and their
families, aid Senior Citizens, and provide community service.
Services:
AUXILIARY. Contact: Susan Partyka, Phone:
(989) 595-2791.
Function:
Community service projects, i.e., hospital sewing and beautification.
VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM WAR, INC.
P.O. Box 694
Alpena, MI 49707
Function:
Help veterans and families to help people of Alpena.
Work with area schools to educate students about the effects of wars, including
World War II and Korean War.
VICTIMS ASSISTANCE
Prosecutor's Office, County Annex
719 W. Chisholm Street, Ste 2
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact: Nancy
Szejbach
Phone: (989) 354
9748
Fax: (989) 354-9788
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:30a.m.-4:30p.m.
Function:
To keep Crime Victims informed of their rights as
ordered by the Crime Victims Act that was approved by the State of Michigan on
October 9, 1985.
Services:
Inform victims of crimes of legal rights, accompany
victims to court upon request, assist in filing applications for Crime Victims
Compensation (based upon request and eligibility), advise victim of status of
case (upon request), referrals counseling if necessary.
ZONTA CLUB OF ALPENA
P.O. Box 185
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact: President:
Cindy Gabara
Phone: (989)
356-4411
President elect: Karen Kamyszek
Email:
zontaclubofalpena@hotmail.com
Function:
The Zonta Club of Alpena, as a member of Zonta
International, strives to empower and enrich the lives of women in our community
and worldwide, through education, service, advocacy, and financial support.
Meetings:
First and third Thursday of each month, Holiday Inn of
Alpena at noon
ZONTA CLUB OF ALPENA, TRI-COUNTY AREA
8140 US-23 North
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact: Janet
Smoak Phone: (989) 356-2202
Fax: (989)
595-9062
Services: &