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November is Homeless Awareness Month!

Support Homeless Awareness Month
November 1st- November 30th 2025

Throughout November, NEMCSA and our community partners are raising awareness and collecting supplies to support individuals and families experiencing homelessness across Northeast Michigan.

Join Our Regional Supply Drive

Help us stock Street Outreach and Welcome Baskets!

Your donations help stock Street Outreach Supplies and Housing Welcome Baskets for those moving from crisis to stability. Every item matters!!! From socks and hygiene products to kitchen and cleaning supplies

Street Outreach Supplies

  • Blankets (new)
  • Washcloths (new)
  • Winter Socks (new)
  • Gloves
  • Shampoo/Conditioner
  • Hand Warmers
  • Body Wipes
  • Toothpaste
  • Deodorant
  • Body Wash

Housing Welcome Baskets

  • Baskets (Laundry/Kitchen Waste)
  • Kitchen Towels (new)
  • Household Cleaners
  • Laundry Supplies (pods please)
  • Toilet Paper/Paper Towels
  • Towels/Hand Towels/Wash Clothes (new)
  • Trash Bags
  • Dish Soap/Sponges
  • Can Openers

Suggested Items:

  • Socks, gloves, and blankets
  • Towels, washcloths, and laundry supplies
  • Shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, and soap
  • Kitchen towels, small utensils, or other household basics

Donation Drop-Off Locations:

Roscommon County: Roscommon Area District Library (Roscommon), Uncharted Grounds Coffee Shop (Prudenville)

Crawford County: Fredric Township Building (Frederic), Devereaux Memorial Crawford County Library (Grayling)

Oscoda County: Oscoda County Library (Mio), Fairview Library (Fairview)

Alcona County: Alcona County Libraries – Harrisville Branch, Lincoln Branch (Mon–Fri), Curtis Township Library (Glennie, Tues/Thurs/Sat), Cole’s Appliance (Lincoln)

Iosco County: Robert J. Parks Oscoda Township Library (Oscoda), Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Oscoda), East Tawas Library (East Tawas), Tawas City Library (Tawas City), Plainfield Township Library (Hale), Whittemore Library (Whittemore)

Ogemaw County: The Daily Cup (Rose City), St. Vincent de Paul (West Branch), Ann’s Hair Affair (West Branch), St. Joseph Catholic Church (West Branch), St. John Lutheran Church (West Branch)

Alpena County: NEMCSA Main Office (call 989-358-4678 to schedule drop-off Mon–Thurs), Cliff Anschuetz (Alpena), Marine Market (Alpena), Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library (Alpena)

Presque Isle County: Presque Isle District Library (Rogers City), Presque Isle District Library at the Courthouse (Onaway)

Cheboygan County: Cheboygan Public Library (Cheboygan), Indian River Area Library (Indian River), Wolverine Community Library (Wolverine)

Otsego County: Northwind Office (Gaylord, call to schedule), Otsego County Library (Gaylord)

Montmorency County: Lewiston Public Library (Lewiston), Atlanta Public Library (Atlanta), Hillman Wright Library (Hillman)

 

Prefer to give online?

Visit our donation page and tag your donation: “Homeless Prevention.”

Your compassion and generosity make a lasting difference. Together, we can provide warmth, dignity, and hope this season.