Charitable, Educational & Service Organizations
The following is a list of SE Michigan organizations dedicated to providing assistance to local residents. Whether you have an employee, a family member or a coworker who needs help or your organization is simply seeking an opportunity to volunteer, we hope you will find this list to be helpful.
Employment Services, Education & Workforce Development:
- Michigan Works: (734) 240-7950
Is a State funded service center for workers in transition between jobs; it is the most convenient way to access local unemployment service programs. Job seekers or out placed workers and HR professionals can obtain information about education, training, and employment options.
http://michiganworks.org/agencies/service-center/104/
https://www.michworks.org/mtb/user/MTB_EMPL.EntryMainPage
The Southeast Michigan Community Alliance (SEMCA) is one of 25 Michigan Works offices created by the State to simplify public and business access to important educational, training, self-help and economic development opportunities. SEMCA offers the communities of Monroe and Wayne Counties (excluding the city of Detroit) a variety of services. SEMCA is a One-Call, One-Stop system that connects individuals and businesses with the services they need—quickly and efficiently (training, substance abuse services, employer tax issues, veteran programs, unemployment and many other programs).
www.monroeccc.edu/
Founded in 1964, Monroe County Community College is a public, two-year institution supported by educational funds from the State of Michigan, and student tuition that is designed to provide educational opportunities to the surrounding area.
Youth Programs:
· Active Balanced Community:
Active Balanced Community of Monroe County engages the community and its resources to create a healthy and protective environment in that encourages responsible families and positive behaviors in youth.
· Arthur Lesow Community Center: (734) 241-4313
120 Eastchester Street, Monroe, MI 48161
The Arthur Lesow Community Center mission is to provide positive cultural, educational, social and recreational experiences for the entire community.
· Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Monroe County: (734) 242-8540 
12 East Third Street, Monroe, MI 48161
The mission of Big Brothers and Big Sisters is to make a positive difference in the lives of children and youth, primarily through a professionally-supported One-to-One relationship with a caring adult. Through leadership and standards of excellence, adult volunteers assist the children in achieving their highest potential as they grow to become confident, competent and caring individuals.
· Campfire USA Wathana Council: (734) 241-2840
25 South Monroe Street, Monroe, MI 48161
Camp Fire USA strives to provide programs that empower youth from diverse backgrounds and communities to realize their full potential and to function effectively as caring, self-directed individuals responsible to themselves and others.
· Great Sauk Trail Council Inc., Boy Scouts of America: (734) 971-7100 
1979 Huron Parkway, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
The Great Sauk Trail Council is a non-profit community based youth organization serving over 15,000 young people in 351 units. Our service area includes Hillsdale, Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston, Monroe, and Washtenaw counties.
· Girl Scouts of Huron Valley Council:(734) 971-8800
1900 Manchester Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48106
Crisis Management:
· American Red Cross of Monroe County: (734) 289-1481
1645 North Dixie Hwy, Monroe, MI 48161
· Salvation Army Harbor Light: (734) 457-4340
Individual and group outpatient counseling and educational programs for substance abusing persons.
· Alzheimer’s Association – Michigan Great Lakes Chapter: (734) 677-3081
107 Aprill Drive, Suite 1, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research.
· Gabby’s Ladder: (734) 242-8773
431 East Elm Street, Monroe, MI 48162
Gabby's Ladder provides guiding steps and loving support in a safe place to grieving children, teens, and their families as they move step-by-step through grief and find their way to healing. Gabby's Ladder also extends grief education and support services to schools.
· Monroe Center for Independent Living: (734) 242-5919
40 North Roessler Street, Monroe, MI 48162
The Monroe Center for Independent Living is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the success of children, youth and adults with disabilities at home, at school, at work and in the community.
· Legal Services of South Central Michigan: (734) 241-8310
1118 S. Telegraph, Monroe, MI 48161
Legal Services of South Central Michigan (LSSCM) is a private non-profit organization that provides free legal advice and representation to low-income persons and senior citizens (regardless of income) in certain civil legal cases.
Family Support:
· Family Counseling & Shelter Services: (734) 241-0180
14930 LaPlaisance Road, Suite 206, Monroe, MI 48161
www.fcssmc.org
Programs include individual, family & couple counseling, shelter, counseling & support groups for victims of domestic violence, a support group for rape crisis, a prevention program for adults age 18 or over who are or have been concerned about being physically violent.
· Child Care Network/Washtenaw Regional 4C: (734) 975-1840
3060 Packard Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
www.childcarenetwork.org
Child Care Network/Washtenaw Regional 4C is dedicated to working with communities to develop quality care for children that is safe, accessible and affordable.
· Holiday Camp Association: (734) 242-6563
1101 South Raisinville Road, Monroe, MI 48161
http://www.misd.k12.mi.us/departments/specialed/servicesprograms/holidaycamp/
Since 1954, Holiday Camp has provided summer programming for Monroe County youth with disabilities. Each summer has brought together young people and unique enrichment activities — swimming, sports, arts and crafts, field trips, music, outdoor recreation, and entertainment.
· Children’s Charter of the Courts of Michigan, Inc: (517) 482-7533
324 North Pine Street, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48933
Goal is to establish a full continuum of effective and timely services for children and families in each of the following areas:
· Family Support Programs.
· Family Preservation Services.
· Family Reunification Services.
· Permanency Planning Services
· Adoption and Post-Adoption Services.
· Habitat for Humanity: (734) 243-2048
840 LaPlaisance Road, Monroe, MI 48161
www.habitatmonroemi.org
Habitat/Monroe is one of over 1000 affiliates of Habitat for Humanity International.
Each affiliate raises funds, buys building materials, and uses volunteer labor to
construct homes. The finished home is then sold to a family in need of decent
housing. In this way Habitat forms a partnership between people with resources and
those who are less fortunate.
· Salvation Army: (734) 241-0440
815 East Second Street, Monroe, MI 48161