62% of changemakers report participation in at least one network or coalition trying to make progress on a shared goal
- 2017 Rotary Charities Northern Michigan Changemaker Survey
Find others who care about what you care about. Here is a list of some networks and coalitions in the area that regularly gather around a common purpose. Feel free to reach out to the contact listed to learn more or get involved. Do you know of a network not listed here? Please add yours and encourage others to do the same, using the form to the right. This resource is a work in progress - let us know how we can best support your collective work.
Antrim Co. Community Collaborative
| https://www.unitedwaynwmi.org/for-companies/akcollaboratives/ | |
| Leisa Eckerle Hankins, United Way | |
| akcollaboratives@gmail.com |
Mission Statement
Vision: We envision every household in the county to be a safe, nurturing and healthy environment. We commit to ongoing support provided through our communities that will strengthen family functioning and encourage healthy lifestyle choices.
Mission: Identify concerns, initiate action and organize for impact by providing community-based partnerships that support our vision and provide a continuum of cooperation, coordination and integration of services and resources for all people in our county.
Kalkaska County Community Collaborative
| https://www.unitedwaynwmi.org/for-companies/akcollaboratives/ | |
| Leisa Eckerle Hankins, United Way | |
| akcollaboratives@gmail.com |
Mission Statement
Vision: We envision every household in the county to be a safe, nurturing and healthy environment. We commit to the ongoing support provided through our communities that will strengthen family functioning and encourage healthy lifestyle choices.
Mission: Identify concerns, initiate action and organize for impact by providing community-based partnerships that support our vision and provide a continuum of cooperation, coordination and integration of services and resources for all people in our county.
Northern Michigan Diabetes Initiative
| http://nmdi.org | |
| Kim Chandler | |
| kchandler4@mhc.net |
Mission Statement
The Northern Michigan Diabetes Initiative is a regional collaboration dedicated to prevention, early detection, and management of diabetes.
Shape Up North
| https://shapeupnorth.com/ | |
| Alyson Kass | |
| akass2@mhc.net |
Mission Statement
Shape Up North is a community collaborative dedicated to helping northern Michigan residents benefit from healthy eating habits and an active lifestyle.