United Way of Northeast Michigan is proud to celebrate the 48th Annual Christmas Wish List Program. This cherished community program connects generous donors with local children, youth, and families experiencing economic hardship during the holiday season. Thanks to the support of our donors, last year’s Christmas Wish List Program served 401 youth and families. This […]
In 1995, Dolly Parton started mailing books to children in her home county to inspire children to love reading in honor of her dad, who couldn’t read or write. That idea lives here too. Every month, 940 children in Alpena & Presque Isle County find a book in the mailbox — because of neighbors who […]
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Join MyMichigan Health and Meijer for the Prescription for Health Program! These nutrition classes meet virtually for six weeks. Participants will receive a $10 voucher for fresh produce to a location of their choice (participating Farmer’s Market or Meijer). Meijer Dietitians will connect registered participants to the patient portal and provide a link prior to […]
Perhaps you’ve seen the commercial recently being run on television — a very child needs at least 1 hour of exercise and play every day for healthy physical, emotional and mental development. The commercial ends with a view of a rather young girl on her back doing yoga like stretches. Something as a runner I […]
Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22, 2026 is less than two weeks away. Two years ago our small group of volunteers started cleaning city beaches. Specifically we removed lumbering-era bark, and storm-water runoff sludge, from Blair Street, starlite, and Michekewis beaches. During these two seasons, volunteers removed 107,000 pounds of debris from these beaches. The Alpena […]
We invite Northern Michigan leaders in crisis response to join Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) International Michigan for an introduction to the CIT International Model and how it benefits your community. Food and refreshments provided.  ⸻ Event Details Date: May 13, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location: Kirtland Community College 4800 W 4 […]
Community members are invited to attend a series of free Martin Luther King Jr. Day events in Northeast Michigan on Monday, January 19. These programs honor Dr. King’s legacy through education, reflection, and community action. At 2:00 PM, Rev. Lenny Avery will present the Letter from the Birmingham Jail in the Granum Theatre at Alpena Community […]
NEED WINTERWEAR? Come to our 722 N. Second Ave, Alpena location: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22 – 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24 – 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM First come, first served — coats, hats, gloves, boots, and more for all ages. Items are new or clean, gently used. DON’T NEED WINTERWEAR?Consider donating to […]
Alpena County Project Connect Returns June 16 at the Fairgrounds Join us at the Alpena Fairgrounds on June 16, 2025, from 11 AM to 1 PM for Project Connect, a community resource fair packed with support, services, and smiles. Get free haircuts from Alpena Beauty School and Bella U Salon, car seat safety checks, and […]