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Michigan Nonprofit Resource Guide
"Si Quaeris Peninsulam Amoenam Circumspice" — The Great Lakes State
16 Area Agencies on Aging83 Counties18 Resource CategoriesUniversity of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center (NCI)Detroit VA · Battle Creek VA
About This Guide
This guide was created to help individuals and families in Michigan navigate long-term care with more clarity and confidence. Whether you're planning ahead or facing an immediate care need, finding the right support can feel overwhelming.
Inside, you'll find a curated list of nonprofit organizations across Michigan, including caregiver support services, disease-specific foundations, veteran resources, and community-based programs. Each listing includes verified contact information and a brief description to help you quickly understand what's available.
Our goal is to make it easier for you to explore your options, connect with trusted long-term care resources in Michigan, and take the next step with confidence.
💡 Quick Tip: Dial 2-1-1 anywhere in Michigan for immediate referrals to local nonprofits, social services, food assistance, and more.
We strive to keep this directory accurate and up-to-date. However, nonprofit organizations change, merge, or close over time, and web addresses can change without notice. Always verify contact details directly with each organization. If you find an outdated listing or are a nonprofit that isn't listed and would like to be included, please reach out to us at hello@LTCareNav.com.
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Alzheimer's Association — Greater Michigan Chapter (Southfield)
Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit (National Chapter)
Region: Statewide Michigan — all 83 counties (25200 Telegraph Rd. #1…
24/7 helpline, care consultations, support groups across Michigan (Detroit metro, Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Flint, Saginaw, Kalamazoo, Traverse City, Marquette/UP, and more), Walk to End Alzheimer's events statewide, professional training, advocacy at the Michigan Legislature, and research funding. Partners with Michigan's 16 AAAs for dementia caregiver support.
1-800-272-3900 | (248) 351-0280 | 25200 Telegraph Rd. #100, Southfield, MI 48033https://www.alz.org/gmc
Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (MADRC) — University of MichiganState Unique
Type: NIA-Designated Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (Michigan-Unique)
Region: Ann Arbor / Statewide research impact (2101 Commonwealth Blv…
The MADRC at the University of Michigan is a nationally designated NIA Alzheimer's Disease Research Center. The Center's research programs span the full spectrum from basic science to clinical research and community outreach — with a particular focus on health disparities, African American Alzheimer's risk, and rural UP community needs. The MADRC is deeply integrated into the U-M Medical Center's broader neuroscience and neurology programs.
(734) 936-8803 | 2101 Commonwealth Blvd., Ann Arbor, MI 48105https://alzheimer.med.umich.edu
Parkinson's Foundation — Michigan
Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit (National)
Region: Statewide Michigan (served through national PF network; Movi…
Parkinson's Foundation Helpline, Moving Day Detroit and other Michigan events, PF Gymnasium wellness programs, caregiver resources, and referrals to U-M Movement Disorders Center, Henry Ford Health Parkinson's program, and Spectrum Health/Corewell Health movement disorder specialists.
1-800-473-4636 | parkinson.orghttps://parkinson.org
ALS Association — Michigan Chapter (Livonia)
Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit (National Chapter)
Region: Statewide Michigan (21031 Ventura Blvd. #930, Woodland Hills…
Free Care Manager services for Michigan ALS patients, equipment loans, financial assistance, Walk to Defeat ALS Michigan events, research funding, and connection to U-M, Henry Ford, and Beaumont ALS multidisciplinary clinics.
(734) 994-3037 | als.org/michiganhttps://als.org/michigan
American Cancer Society — Michigan
Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit
Region: Statewide Michigan (served through North region; statewide p…
Patient navigation, Road to Recovery transportation, Look Good Feel Better, Relay for Life events statewide (Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Flint, Kalamazoo, Traverse City, Marquette/UP, and many more), 24/7 helpline, and research funding.
1-800-227-2345 | cancer.orghttps://cancer.org
University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center (Ann Arbor)State Unique
Type: NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center (Michigan-Unique — NCI since 1976)
Region: Ann Arbor / Statewide via U-M Health network (1500 E. Medica…
The U-M Rogel Cancer Center has been an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center since 1976 — one of the original NCI cancer centers from the first wave of designations following the National Cancer Act of 1971. Consistently ranked among the top 10 cancer programs in the United States. Research strengths: prostate cancer (one of the world's leading prostate cancer research centers — Dr. Arul Chinnaiyan's laboratory has made landmark discoveries in prostate cancer genomics), pancreatic cancer, head and neck cancer, hematologic malignancies, cancer genetics/genomics (Michigan Oncology Sequencing — MI-ONCOSEQ program — was one of the first clinical whole-exome sequencing programs), and cancer immunotherapy. The Rogel Cancer Center has particular strength in precision oncology and early phase clinical trials. U-M's proximity to Michigan's automotive industry has driven research into occupational cancer.
(734) 936-4000 | 1500 E. Medical Center Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48109https://rogelcancercenter.org
Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute — Wayne State University (Detroit)State Unique
Type: NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center (Michigan-Unique — Detroit's Only NCI Center)
Region: Detroit / Statewide via McLaren and CHM partnerships (4100 J…
The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute at Wayne State University has been NCI-designated since 1997 and is the only NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center in Detroit. Named for Barbara Ann Karmanos, wife of Peter Karmanos Jr. who was diagnosed with breast cancer. Research strengths: cancer health disparities (one of the nation's most important research programs on African American cancer disparities — critically important given Detroit's majority-African American population), breast cancer, prostate cancer (African American prostate cancer disparities), head and neck cancer, lymphoma, and early detection. The Karmanos-McLaren network extends NCI-level cancer care to 15 Michigan communities through McLaren Health Care. Karmanos conducts 400+ clinical trials annually.
(313) 576-8670 | 4100 John R. St., Detroit, MI 48201https://karmanos.org
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society — Michigan / Great Lakes Chapter
Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit
Region: Statewide Michigan (served through Great Lakes Chapter; Ligh…
Financial assistance for blood cancer patients, Light the Night Detroit and Grand Rapids events, First Connection peer support, and research funding. Strong partnerships with U-M Rogel and Karmanos hematologic malignancy programs.
1-800-955-4572 | lls.orghttps://www.bloodcancerunited.org
The Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com — MichiganState Unique
Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit Resource
Region: Statewide Michigan
Free directory of mesothelioma and asbestos-cancer treatment centers, specialists, and clinical trials in Michigan; patient advocate support, VA claims assistance for veterans exposed to asbestos, and free informational guides for patients and families.
1-800-615-2270 | asbestos.comhttps://www.asbestos.com/treatment/states/michigan/
American Heart Association — Michigan
Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit
Region: Statewide Michigan (Detroit and Grand Rapids offices; Heart …
Heart disease and stroke education, CPR/AED training, Go Red for Women, Heart Walk Michigan statewide events, advocacy at the Michigan Legislature, and research funding. AHA's Michigan programs have particular focus on cardiovascular health disparities in Detroit and other minority-majority communities.
1-800-242-8721 | heart.orghttps://heart.org
National MS Society — Michigan Chapter (Southfield)
Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit
Region: Statewide Michigan (served through Michigan Chapter; support…
MS Navigator helpline, support groups statewide, Walk MS Detroit and Grand Rapids events, financial assistance, and referrals to MS specialists at U-M, Henry Ford Health, Beaumont/Corewell, and Spectrum Health.
1-800-344-4867 | (248) 350-0020 | nationalmssociety.orghttps://nationalmssociety.org
American Diabetes Association — Michigan
Type: Disease-Specific Nonprofit
Region: Statewide Michigan (served through North region; Michigan pr…
Diabetes education, advocacy, Tour de Cure Michigan, research funding, and connection to accredited diabetes education programs at U-M, Henry Ford Health, Karmanos/Wayne State, Beaumont/Corewell Health, Spectrum Health, and community health centers statewide.
1-800-342-2383 | diabetes.orghttps://diabetes.org
C.S. Mott Children's Hospital — University of Michigan (Ann Arbor)
Type: Top-Ranked Children's Hospital / Pediatric Rare Diseases
Region: Ann Arbor / Statewide referrals (1540 E. Hospital Dr., Ann A…
The C.S. Mott Children's Hospital at the University of Michigan is consistently ranked among the top 10 children's hospitals in the United States by U.S. News & World Report. Mott provides specialized care for pediatric rare diseases, genetic disorders, childhood cancers, and complex conditions — drawing patients from across Michigan and the broader Midwest. Mott's partnership with U-M Rogel Cancer Center makes it one of the nation's leading pediatric oncology programs.
(734) 936-4000 | 1540 E. Hospital Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48109https://mottchildren.org
National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) — Midwest
Type: Rare Disease Nonprofit (National)
Region: Michigan (served through NORD national network; U-M and Chil…
NORD patient support, disease information, rare disease clinical trial connections, and financial assistance programs for Michigan rare disease patients.
1-203-744-0100 | rarediseases.orghttps://rarediseases.org
NAMI Michigan (Lansing)
Type: Mental Health Nonprofit
Region: Statewide Michigan (Lansing headquarters; 40+ affiliates inc…
Advocacy, free programs (Family-to-Family, Peer-to-Peer, NAMI Basics, In Our Own Voice), HelpLine, support groups statewide, and policy work at the Michigan Legislature. NAMI Michigan has been active in Michigan's mental health parity, Medicaid behavioral health, and community mental health transformation reform efforts.
(517) 485-4049 | namimi.orghttps://namimi.org
Michigan Protection & Advocacy Service (MPAS)
Type: Disability Rights / Legal Advocacy
Region: Statewide Michigan (Lansing headquarters — 4095 Legacy Pkwy.…
Free legal advocacy for Michigan residents with disabilities including mental health conditions, developmental disabilities, and physical disabilities. Investigates abuse and rights violations in hospitals, group homes, nursing facilities, and state institutions statewide.
(517) 487-1755 | 1-800-288-5923 | mpas.orghttps://mpas.org
Michigan Substance Use Disorder Referral (Michigan DDTCA / BSAAS)
Type: State Substance Use Authority
Region: Statewide Michigan (Michigan Dept. of Health and Human Servi…
Michigan's substance use treatment system is administered through 10 Prepaid Inpatient Health Plans (PIHPs) covering all 83 counties, coordinating licensed treatment providers, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), recovery housing, peer recovery, and prevention programming statewide. Dial 2-1-1 for local treatment referrals anywhere in Michigan.
Michigan 2-1-1 for referrals | michigan.gov/mdhhshttps://michigan.gov/mdhhs
SAMHSA National Helpline (Michigan)
Type: Federal Substance Use Helpline
Region: Statewide Michigan (24/7)
Free 24/7 treatment referral and information for substance use disorders. Connects Michigan residents to local treatment programs and recovery resources in all 83 counties.
1-800-662-HELP (4357) | samhsa.govhttps://samhsa.gov
| Agency | Address / Phone | Counties Served |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Area Agency on Aging detroitseniorsolution.org | 1333 Brewery Park Blvd. #200 Detroit, MI 48207 (313) 446-4444 | Detroit, Grosse Pointe, GP Farms, GP Park, GP Shores, GP Woods, Hamtramck, Harper Woods, Highland Park |
| 1-B | AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services AgeWays.org Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw Counties | 29100 Northwestern Hwy. #400 Southfield, MI 48034 (248) 357-2255 | TF: (800) 852-7795 |
| 1-C | The Senior Alliance, Inc. aaa1c.org Wayne County (except Region 1-A cities) | 3200 Greenfield Rd. #100 Dearborn, MI 48120 (734) 722-2830 | TF: (800) 815-1112 |
| WellWise Services AAA wellwiseservices.org | 107 Chicago St. Brooklyn, MI 49230 (517) 592-1974 | TF: (800) 335-7881 | Hillsdale, Jackson, Lenawee Counties |
| AAA Region IIIA (Kalamazoo Co.) kalcounty.com/aaa | 311 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo, MI 49001 (269) 373-5173 | Kalamazoo County |
| 3-B | CareWell Services Southwest (Region 3B) region3b.org Barry, Calhoun Counties | 200 W. Michigan Ave. #102 Battle Creek, MI 49017 (269) 966-2450 | TF: (800) 626-6719 |
| 3-C | Branch-St. Joseph AAA (IIIC) bhsj.org/aaa Branch, St. Joseph Counties | 570 N. Marshall Rd. Coldwater, MI 49036 (517) 278-2538 | TF: (888) 615-8009 |
| Region IV Area Agency on Aging AreaAgencyonAging.org | 2900 Lakeview Ave. St. Joseph, MI 49085 (269) 983-0177 | TF: (800) 442-2803 Info-Line: (800) 654-2810 | Berrien, Cass, Van Buren Counties |
| Valley Area Agency on Aging valleyareaaging.org | 225 E. Fifth St. #200 Flint, MI 48502 (810) 239-7671 | TF: (800) 978-6275 | Genesee, Lapeer, Shiawassee Counties |
| Tri-County Office on Aging tcoa.org | 5303 S. Cedar St. #1 Lansing, MI 48911 (517) 887-1440 | TF: (800) 405-9141 | Clinton, Eaton, Ingham Counties |
| Region VII AAA (Bay City) region7aaa.org | 1615 S. Euclid Ave. Bay City, MI 48706 (989) 893-4506 | TF: (800) 858-1637 | Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Huron, Isabella, Midland, Saginaw, Sanilac, Tuscola Counties |
| AAA of Western Michigan, Inc. aaawm.org | 3215 Eaglecrest Dr. NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525 (616) 456-5664 | TF: (888) 456-5664 | Allegan, Ionia, Kent, Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Montcalm, Newaygo, Osceola Counties |
| Region 9 AAA / Northeast MI Community Service Agency nemcsa.org | 2569 U.S. 23 South Alpena, MI 49707 (989) 356-3474 | TF: (800) 219-2273 | Alcona, Alpena, Arenac, Cheboygan, Crawford, Iosco, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, Roscommon Counties |
| AAA of Northwest Michigan, Inc. aaanm.org | 1609 Park Dr. Traverse City, MI 49696 (231) 947-8920 | TF: (800) 442-1713 | Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, Wexford Counties |
| U.P. Area Agency on Aging / UPCAP Services upcap.org | 2501 14th Ave. South Escanaba, MI 49829 (906) 786-4701 | TF: (800) 338-7227 (U.P. Senior Helpline) | ALL 15 Upper Peninsula Counties: Alger, Baraga, Chippewa, Delta, Dickinson, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Keweenaw, Luce, Mackinac, Marquette, Menominee, Ontonagon, Schoolcraft |
| Senior Resources of West Michigan seniorresourceswmi.org | 560 Seminole Rd. Norton Shores, MI 49444 (231) 739-5858 | TF: (800) 442-0054 | Muskegon, Oceana, Ottawa Counties |
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) — Aging & Adult Services
Type: State Aging Agency
Region: Statewide Michigan (Lansing — 400 S. Pine St., 6th Fl., Lans…
Administers all federal and state aging programs in Michigan including MI Choice Medicaid Waiver (home and community-based alternative to nursing home care), Meals on Wheels and congregate nutrition, Family Caregiver Support Program, MMAP Medicare counseling, Long-Term Care Ombudsman, and Adult Protective Services. Michigan Elder Info: 1-800-292-2737.
(517) 241-4100 | 1-800-292-2737 | michigan.gov/elderinfohttps://www.michigan.gov/som/404?item=%2felderinfo&user=extranet%5cAnonymous&site=SOM-Root
AARP Michigan — Caregiver Resources
Type: Nonprofit Advocacy & Support (50+)
Region: Statewide Michigan (Lansing state office; statewide programs…
Family caregiver resource guides, AARP Caregiving Resource Line, driver safety, AARP Tax-Aide (free tax preparation statewide — particularly valuable in Detroit, Flint, and rural UP communities), advocacy for Michigan aging and healthcare legislation, and AARP Foundation programs for lower-income older Michiganders.
1-866-227-7448 (MI State Office) | states.aarp.org/michiganhttps://states.aarp.org/michigan
Legal Aid & Defender Association — Detroit / Michigan Legal Aid Network
Type: Legal Aid Nonprofit
Region: Detroit / Statewide (400 Bates St., Detroit, MI 48226; state…
Free civil legal assistance for low-income Michigan residents including seniors 60+. The Michigan Legal Aid network includes: Legal Aid of Western Michigan (Grand Rapids), Mid-Michigan Legal Aid (Lansing/Flint area), Lakeshore Legal Aid (SE Michigan excluding Detroit), Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, and others. Elder law, housing rights, benefits appeals, domestic violence, healthcare directives, and consumer issues.
(313) 967-5555 | lad.org | michiganlegalhelp.orghttps://michiganlegalhelp.org
Michigan Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA — Lansing)
Type: State Government Agency
Region: Statewide Michigan (2500 Kerry St. #100, Lansing, MI 48912; …
Veterans benefits claims assistance, Michigan Veterans Trust Fund (emergency grants for Michigan veterans in need — one of the most generous state emergency veteran grant programs in the nation), Veterans Treatment Courts, Veterans Homes in Grand Rapids and Marquette, college tuition grants for veterans and surviving spouses/children, and advocacy at the Michigan Legislature. MVAA's Mi-Vet Advisor can help any Michigan veteran connect to services.
(517) 284-5200 | 2500 Kerry St. #100, Lansing, MI 48912https://michigan.gov/mvaa
John D. Dingell VA Medical Center — Detroit (VAMC)
Type: Federal VA Medical Center
Region: Detroit / Southeast Michigan (4646 John R. St., Detroit, MI …
Full-service VA healthcare in Detroit affiliated with Wayne State University School of Medicine. Named for Rep. John D. Dingell — the longest-serving member of the U.S. Congress (59 years) and a WWII veteran. Programs: primary care, mental health, PTSD, TBI, women veterans, geriatrics, oncology (with Karmanos Cancer Institute research partnerships), substance use, and HIV/AIDS (one of the larger VA HIV programs in the Midwest). Detroit VAMC serves Michigan's largest veteran concentration, with significant African American and Arab American veteran populations.
(313) 576-1000 | 4646 John R. St., Detroit, MI 48201https://www.va.gov/detroit-health-care/
VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System
Type: Federal VA Medical Center
Region: Ann Arbor / Central Michigan (2215 Fuller Rd., Ann Arbor, MI…
Full-service VA healthcare in Ann Arbor affiliated with the University of Michigan School of Medicine — one of the nation's most research-active VA medical centers. The Ann Arbor VA is co-located with the U-M Medical Center campus, giving veterans direct access to U-M Rogel Cancer Center clinical trials, U-M Movement Disorders Center, and U-M MADRC Alzheimer's research. VA Ann Arbor is consistently ranked among the nation's top VA systems for quality and patient satisfaction.
(734) 769-7100 | 2215 Fuller Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48105https://www.va.gov/ann-arbor-health-care/
American Legion — Department of Michigan
Type: Veterans Service Organization
Region: Statewide Michigan (Lansing headquarters; 450+ posts across …
Veterans benefits assistance, Boys/Girls State programs, scholarships, emergency financial assistance, and advocacy at the Michigan Legislature.
(517) 371-4720 | michiganlegion.orghttps://michiganlegion.org
Jewish Family Service (JFS) — Metropolitan Detroit
Type: Faith-Based (Jewish) | Open to All
Region: Metropolitan Detroit — Oakland, Wayne, Macomb, Washtenaw, Li…
JFS Metropolitan Detroit provides comprehensive social services open to ALL Michigan residents regardless of religion. Programs: counseling and mental health (one of Southeast Michigan's largest community behavioral health practices), older adult services and senior center programming, Holocaust survivor services (significant survivor and child-survivor population in the Detroit Jewish community), career services and workforce development, disability services, refugee and newcomer services (including extensive services for Detroit's large Iraqi Jewish and other Middle Eastern Jewish refugee populations), emergency financial assistance, and LGBTQ+ affirming services. JFS is one of Michigan's major refugee resettlement partners, serving Detroit's large Iraqi, Chaldean, and other Middle Eastern communities.
(248) 592-2313 | 6555 W. Maple Rd., West Bloomfield, MI 48322https://jfsdetroit.org
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit
Type: Jewish Community Federation
Region: Metropolitan Detroit (6735 Telegraph Rd., Bloomfield Hills, …
One of the largest Jewish federations in the United States, funding JFS, the Jewish Community Center of Metro Detroit, the Jewish Vocational Service, Hebrew Free Loan Association, Jewish day schools, Israel programs, and a broad portfolio of social service grants. The Federation's major campaigns and the Applebaum, Tauber, and other family foundations make it the backbone of Metro Detroit's Jewish community funding.
(248) 642-4260 | 6735 Telegraph Rd., Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301https://jewishdetroit.org
Catholic Charities — Archdiocese of Detroit (CCSEM)
Type: Faith-Based (Catholic) | Open to All
Region: Southeast Michigan — Archdiocese of Detroit (9851 Hamilton A…
One of Southeast Michigan's largest social service organizations, providing services to ALL Michigan residents regardless of religion. Programs: emergency food and financial assistance, counseling and mental health, refugee and immigration legal services (one of Michigan's largest refugee resettlement partners — serving Detroit's large Chaldean, Iraqi, Yemeni, Somali, and other communities), housing assistance, domestic violence support, elder services (particularly important for Detroit's elderly), foster care, and immigration services. CCSEM is nationally recognized for its Arab/Chaldean community refugee services.
(313) 883-2100 | 9851 Hamilton Ave., Detroit, MI 48202https://ccsem.org
Catholic Charities — Diocese of Grand Rapids (West Michigan)
Type: Faith-Based (Catholic) | Open to All
Region: West Michigan — Diocese of Grand Rapids (1 Orphanage St. NW,…
Emergency assistance, counseling, immigration legal services, and community programs for West Michigan. Partners with AAA of Western Michigan (Region 8) for integrated aging and community services.
(616) 456-1443 | 1 Orphanage St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504https://ccwestmi.org
Lutheran Social Services of Michigan (LSS-MI)
Type: Faith-Based (Lutheran) | Open to All
Region: Statewide Michigan (Detroit headquarters — 8131 E. Jefferson…
Comprehensive social services for all Michigan residents regardless of faith. Programs: refugee resettlement and integration (one of Michigan's largest refugee resettlement agencies — serving Detroit's large Somali, Congolese, Yemeni, Bhutanese, and Syrian communities), immigration legal services, foster care and adoption, counseling, disability services, elder services, substance use services, and emergency assistance through Lutheran congregation networks statewide.
(313) 521-2500 | 8131 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit, MI 48214https://lssm.org
The Salvation Army — Michigan
Type: Faith-Based (Christian) | Open to All
Region: Statewide Michigan (major corps in Detroit, Grand Rapids, La…
Emergency financial assistance, food pantries, homeless shelters, disaster relief, Angel Tree holiday programs, Adult Rehabilitation Centers (addiction recovery in Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Kalamazoo), and community programs statewide.
Detroit: (313) 965-7760 | Grand Rapids: (616) 459-3433 | salvationarmyusa.orghttps://salvationarmyusa.org
Gleaners Community Food Bank (Metro Detroit)State Unique
Type: Nonprofit Food Security (Michigan-Unique — Southeast MI's Largest)
Region: Southeast Michigan — Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Livingston, Mon…
Southeast Michigan's anchor food bank, distributing 45+ million pounds of food annually through 600+ partner agencies. A Feeding America member with senior nutrition programs (CSFP for adults 60+), backpack programs for children, mobile pantries reaching food deserts across Detroit and SE Michigan, and specialized programming for Detroit's Arab American, African American, and immigrant communities.
(313) 923-3535 | 2131 Beaufait St., Detroit, MI 48207https://gcfb.org
Food Bank of Eastern Michigan (Flint)
Type: Nonprofit Food Security — Eastern Michigan (Flint Water Crisis Legacy)
Region: Eastern Michigan — Genesee, Lapeer, Saginaw, Tuscola, Sanila…
The Food Bank of Eastern Michigan has been on the front lines of food security during and after the Flint water crisis (2014-2019), which devastated the predominantly African American city of Flint. Distributing 30+ million pounds annually through 600+ partner agencies. A Feeding America member with a particular focus on Flint's ongoing recovery, child nutrition, and emergency response.
(810) 239-4441 | 2300 N. Dort Hwy., Flint, MI 48506https://fbem.org
Michigan 211 / United Way for Southeastern Michigan
Type: Community Referral Network | Open to All
Region: Statewide Michigan
Michigan 211 (dial 2-1-1) provides 24/7 referrals to food, housing, health care, caregiver support, mental health, substance use, and emergency assistance across all 83 Michigan counties. United Way for Southeastern Michigan funds education, health, and financial stability programs across the Detroit metro area.
Dial 2-1-1 | michigan211.org | uwsem.orghttps://michigan211.org
The Arc of Michigan
Type: Disability Services Nonprofit
Region: Statewide Michigan (Lansing headquarters; chapters in most M…
Advocacy, support, and resources for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families. Supports the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services' I/DD programs, including the MI Choice B3 Waiver and Supports Coordination.
(517) 487-5426 | thearcofmichigan.orghttps://thearcofmichigan.org
Disability Network Michigan (Centers for Independent Living — Statewide)
Type: Disability Rights / Independent Living
Region: Statewide Michigan (Disability Network Michigan coordinates …
Michigan's statewide CIL network provides free peer support, benefits counseling, independent living skills training, and advocacy for Michigan residents with disabilities. Michigan's Centers for Independent Living have been particularly important advocates during the Flint water crisis and for Detroit's disability community.
Statewide CIL Directory: (517) 335-5777 | disabilitynetworkmi.orghttps://disabilitynetworkmi.org
Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council (MDDC)
Type: State I/DD Advocacy Council
Region: Statewide Michigan (Lansing — state-funded DD advocacy counc…
Michigan's federally mandated state council for developmental disabilities. Funds advocacy, systems change, and capacity building across Michigan. Coordinates with U-M's Institute for Human Development & Policy Research.
(517) 335-3158 | msddc.orghttps://msddc.org
Michigan Flint Water Crisis Community Support — Legal Aid of Mid-MichiganState Unique
Type: Community Recovery / Legal Aid (Michigan-Unique — Flint Water Crisis)
Region: Flint / Eastern Michigan (343 S. Saginaw St. #1, Flint, MI 4…
Legal Aid of Mid-Michigan has been a critical resource for Flint residents dealing with the ongoing consequences of the 2014-2019 water crisis. Programs: free legal representation for Flint residents in housing, benefits, health insurance, lead exposure claims, and settlement distribution. The Flint water crisis — in which city officials switched the water supply to save money, contaminating it with lead and Legionella — primarily harmed Flint's predominantly African American population and remains a defining public health and environmental justice case in American history.
(810) 234-2621 | legalaidofmidmichigan.orghttps://legalaidofmidmichigan.org
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