For more information regarding Retired Senior Volunteer Program call: (989) 358-4650 or email: RSVP@nemcsa.org
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.