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 The Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency

 

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About NEMCSA
Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency, Inc.

Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency, Inc. (NEMCSA) is a private, nonprofit organization that works to strengthen families and communities across Northeast Michigan. As part of a larger state and national network of Community Action Agencies, our mission is to provide practical support and tools that help people become more self-reliant and improve their quality of life.

Our main service area includes 11 counties: Alcona, Alpena, Arenac, Cheboygan, Crawford, Iosco, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Otsego, and Presque Isle—covering over 6,300 square miles. Some of our programs also serve people in nearby counties when needed.

NEMCSA is overseen by a Board of Directors with 24 to 33 members. This board includes a balanced group of local leaders, private citizens, and people who have firsthand experience with the programs we offer. Their involvement ensures that decisions about services and budgets are thoughtful, community-based, and fiscally responsible.

We manage public funds from state and federal sources, as well as support from local partners, to run programs that help children, adults, and seniors move toward independence. We are careful stewards of these resources, directing them to where they’re most needed—whether that’s helping a child get ready for school, supporting a working parent, or ensuring an older adult can remain in their home safely.

In addition to direct services, NEMCSA works with local governments and nonprofits to secure funding for community projects that benefit residents and strengthen our region. Everything we do is focused on removing barriers, building stronger families, and helping people help themselves—right here in Northeast Michigan.

 

 

About Community Action
Community Action is based on a simple, powerful idea: when local people work together to solve local problems, real change happens. The concept began in the early 1960s as a way to bring together community leaders, service providers, and everyday citizens to address challenges like poverty, lack of opportunity, and youth issues—especially at the neighborhood level.

From the beginning, the goal has been to help people help themselves. Community Action Agencies—like Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency, Inc. (NEMCSA)—were created to support families and individuals by offering practical tools and resources. These programs focus on things like early childhood education, job readiness, financial stability, and senior support.

Rather than offering handouts, Community Action supports people as they work to become more self-reliant and independent. Each agency is guided by local input and shaped by the unique needs of the communities they serve. This grassroots, common-sense approach makes Community Action a trusted partner in strengthening families, building local partnerships, and creating solutions that last.