Our mission is to reach the needs of the community, meet people where they are, and change lives one day at a time, to God be the glory.  We provide clothing, personal care items, household goods, furniture, and assistance with government paperwork.

Website:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087451240104

Contact:  517-803-6745

We realize families are struggling with clothing needs and with children who are falling behind in school.  The Clothesline in Laingsburg is a nonprofit, resale clothing store completely run by volunteers who have assisted countless families over the past 18 years. Our mission is to provide high quality, new or gently used, clothing to our community and county at low prices and free to those in need.

The Connection, which adjoins the Clothesline, has been offering FREE tutoring since it opened in the spring of 2024. Our goal is to provide 1:1 or 1:2 tutoring to our elementary students who need extra help. This lovely, newly renovated space is open to our community when tutoring is not in session.

Every penny counts! Give where you live! Help us continue to make a difference! Thanks for your support.

Contact: Lisa Jelenek, 517-256-1399 

Guiding young entrepreneurs through their entrepreneurial journey while emphasizing values such as innovation, leadership, and positive societal impact. 

Website: https://eventz4change.org/

Contact: Paulette Darling, 916-752-6629

Friends of Pat's Place is a 501c3 that fundraises all year long to help scholarship loved ones with Dementia or Alzheimer's to be able to attend our Adult Day Program, which specializes in Dementia. This helps to give families a break, knowing their loved ones are in a safe and social environment. 

Website: https://www.homejoy.care/

Contact: Stacey Zsigo, RN, (989) 277-0915

The vision of Giving Paws is to ensure best practices are implemented and followed for support animals in our community and the care of animals. 

The mission of Giving Paws is to serve our community with trained support dogs and ​support programming which ensures the care of animals.

Your donation supports our Dog Pack sharing joy in your community, expands our ability to serve and increases our Dog Houses, ensures support and training for volunteers, helps screen dogs, and supports the Pet Partners Fostering Program to support humans facing temporary difficult times.

Website: https://www.givinghappypaws.org/

Contact: Kelly Schafer, M.S., CEO/Executive Handler , 989-403-5471

Our priority is to increase access to high-quality preschool for families otherwise unable to send their children to preschool.  We want to increase school readiness in high-quality, nurturing learning environments.  Access to high-quality preschool is a challenge for many families in our community due to financial hardship. It is our desire that every child in Shiawassee County has a great start on their road to school success.  

Website:  https://www.sresd.org/great-start-shiawassee/preschool-scholarship/

Contact: Courtney Herrick, 989-725-2581

At the Lebowsky Center, we put passion and inspiration in the spotlight. Our productions have transported audiences for decades with bold, timeless and memorable performances. We believe everyone should have access to live performing arts throughout their lifetime but we need your support to make that happen. 

Website: www.lebowskycenter.com

Contact: Kelleigh Tanton, 989-723-4003

Respite Volunteers of Shiawassee provides case management home visits, explaining all senior services, home care and home health services available while getting to know the person who is ill and their family caregiver.  We then try to find a compatible volunteer to visit weekly. This gives the family caregiver a well-deserved break and the person a friendly visit. Respite Volunteers help the elderly and persons with disabilities to remain living safely in their own homes. 

Donations, grants, and annual memberships are needed to provide the necessary funding to make this program possible. 

We appreciate donations through our Facebook page as 100% of your donation can be used, nothing goes to fees. Our Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064421305042

Website: www.respitevolunteers.org

Contact: Helen Howard, 989-725-1127

SafeCenter empowers victims/survivors to experience hope and healing in their journey following domestic and sexual violence. SafeCenter has served over 350 child and adult victims over the past fiscal year through a variety of programs and services with the mission to empower, advocate, educate, and prevent. 

Website: www.thesafecenter.org

Contact:  Hannah Gottschalk, (989) 723-9716 

With your support, the Shiawassee Arts Center envisions a vibrant community where the arts inspire our innovative spirit, celebrate our cultural diversity and encourage community involvement.

Website: www.shiawasseearts.org

Contact: Piper Brewer, 989.723.8354

For over 50 years, the Shiawassee Community Foundation has helped strengthen the community through support to area students and nonprofit organizations. The Community Cares Unrestricted Fund is an endowment that works to meet immediate emergent needs in the area. Donations to this fund have the potential, over time to help every nonprofit in the county. For Good. For Ever. 

Website: www.shiacf.org

Contact: Kim Renwick, 989-725-1093 

The Shiawassee Council on Aging is a non-profit organization that provides a broad range of services to Shiawassee County seniors.  Our mission is to advocate, assist and promote the well-being and independence of seniors in Shiawassee County.

Website: www.shiawasseecoa.org/

Contact: 989-723-8875

Camp Shiawassee becomes the backdrop for adventures, discoveries, friendships, fun, and traditions every summer. Dating back to the 1940’s, Camp Shiawassee has morphed from its origins as a Christmas tree farm to its current purpose: the site for the most amazing summer fun for 10 weeks every summer. Were you a kid at camp in the 1950's, 60’s or 70’s? Do you remember the Y’s Men Club? Can you help us share the legacy of Camp Shiawassee with kids in the summer of 2025? All youth deserve the opportunity for a traditional summer experience – camp games, camp songs, archery, canoeing, kayaking, gaga ball, arts & crafts….and just being a kid. Can you help us share 100 weeks of the legacy of Camp Shiawassee?? Your donation of $185 will send one kid to camp for a week in 2025.

Website: www.shiawasseeymca.org

Contact: 989-725-8136 

Shiawassee Goodfellows utilizes 100% of donations to purchase warm clothing for children. Generous volunteers add their time and resources to make your gift go as far as possible.

Website: www.Shiawassee-Goodfellows.com

Contact: 989-720-1120

At Voices for Children Advocacy Center, we focus on providing healing to victims of child abuse and prevention education in our community. Each year we help over 2,000 children experiencing child abuse and neglect in Genesee and Shiawassee Counties. Every child receives trauma-focused counseling, a sound investigation, medical services, court accompaniment, hope and healing. In addition, we continue to lead efforts to assist children who have been victims of human trafficking. Our services are provided at no cost and it is vital for us to raise funds to keep our children and community safe.  Help provide hope & healing through free therapy services and resources to the most vulnerable children in Shiawassee County. 

Website: www.voicesforcac.org

Contact: Ellen Lynch, 989-723-5877 Ext. 220