ADULT HANDICAP PROGRAM
c/o Eaton Intermediate School District
1790 E. Packard
Charlotte, Michigan 48813
Linda Cobb, Executive Director
(269) 749-3012
(517) 541-8978 voicemail
lcobb@eatonisd.org
The Adult Handicap Program strives to improve the lives of over 100 area adults with disabilities by providing 30+ weeks of social/recreation activities and programs each year.
Social activities for the disabled are offered for 20 weeks from September through May on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Activities include bingo, table games, square dancing, pot luck dinners, and other entertainment. The program meets primarily in Charlotte at the Eaton Intermediate School district and occasionally at the American Legion. During the summer, twelve weeks of bowling are offered at a local bowling alley. It starts in mid May and concludes in August; there is usually a waiting list so register early! Eligible persons are any developmentally disabled adult (18 years or older) residing in the Eaton County area. Developmentally disabled adults from outlying areas, who have their own transportation, are also welcome. No cost to participate but attendees are responsible for their own transportation.
AMERICAN RED CROSS
1800 E. Grand River
Lansing, Michigan 48912
Kathy Faber
(517) 702-3318
kfaber@midmichiganredcross.org
Prevents, prepares for and responds to emergencies through disaster services, health and safety education, blood collection, armed forces emergency services and food distribution.
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
Chief Okemos Council 271
4000 W. Michigan
Lansing, Michigan 48917
Dan Bettison/Jason Kerschke
(517) 321-9400
dbettison@bsamail.org
jkerschke@bsamail.org
To benefit the youth of Eaton County by providing the Scouting programs they need to learn good values, make right choices, and achieve their potential.
CASA FOR KIDS
1045 Independence Blvd
Charlotte, Michigan 48813
(517) 543-3974
CASA@co.eaton.mi.us
CASA provides community volunteers who advocate for the best interest of children who have been removed from their homes in cases of abuse and/or neglect.
CHARLOTTE COMMUNITY NURSERY
PO Box 71
Charlotte, Michigan 48813
Janie Tharp, Director/Teacher
(517) 543-3800
The Preschool is a Co-Operative, serving the needs of preschool –aged children by offering them experiences adapted to the needs of their different developmental stages
CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION COUNCIL OF EATON COUNTY
325 S. Clinton St.
P.O. Box 301
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
Cheryl Haddock, Director
(517) 622-4543
cherylhaddock@yahoo.com
Our mission is to promote the prevention of child abuse and neglect through education, collaboration and advocacy with community businesses, organizations and residents.
EATON GREAT START
Eaton Great Start
311 W. First Street
Charlotte, MI 48813
Phone: 517-541-8987
ronda@eatongreatstart.org
Early Childhood Connections, Eaton County’s GREAT START Collaborative, is working to build a comprehensive early childhood system for our county that will meet the needs of all families.
EATON AREA SENIOR CENTER
804 S. Cochran
Charlotte, Michigan 48813
Cindy Miller
(517) 541-2934
camill@ameritech.net
Where seniors can come together for services and activities that support their dignity, independence, involvement with the community, and provide a focal point on aging.
EATON CLOTHING AND FURNITURE CENTER
116 E. Lovett
Charlotte, Michigan 48813
Diane Sowle, Program Director
(517) 543-4334
donate2ecfc@gmail.com
The Center provides good, clean, gently used clothing, furniture and household items at no cost, once a month to those in need in the Eaton County area.
EATON COMMUNITY HOSPICE
2675 S. Cochran
Charlotte, Michigan 48813
Margaret Kyser, Executive Director
(517) 543-5310
echospice@voyager.net
Providing physical, emotional and spiritual care, at no cost, to terminally ill patients and their families in their home or at our Hospice House.
EATON RAPIDS SENIOR CENTER
201 Grand Street
Eaton Rapids, Michigan 48827
Jill Skinner, Executive Director
(517) 663-2335
Offers nutritious meals Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, donations encouraged. A source for information, referrals, outreach, and access to legal services, socialization, recreation, educational services, and individual counseling. A warm, friendly place for seniors 60 and over living in Eaton Rapids and surrounding area or anyone interested in aging programs to enjoy and feel welcome.
GIRL SCOUTS HEART OF MICHIGAN
Lansing Regional Center
1223 Turner Street
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 699-9400
(800) 968-9421
Girl Scouts is girl led, reflecting the ever-changing needs and interests of today’s girls. Girls discover the fun, friendship, and power of girls together.
HAYES GREEN BEACH HOSPITAL
321 East Harris Street
Charlotte, Michigan 48813
Barbara Fulton
(517)543-1050
BFulton@hgbhealth.com
HEART AND HANDS
9220 Kinneville Road
Eaton Rapids, Michigan 48827
(517) 663-7104
A non-profit Christian emergency service program, prmiarily a food bank, but offers other help for family emergencies. Provides 10 days of food in emergency situations. Assistance with utility shut-off and deposit; medications, and medical supplies; emergency shelter, rent, or mortgage, emergency transportation, personal items, baby items, household products, budgeting, and nutrition. Will provide food once a month. Staffed entirely by volunteers.
HOUSE OF RUTH
625 Tirrell Road
Charlotte, Michigan 48813
Art Alwardt
(517) 541-2734
aalwardt@peckham.org
HOUSING SERVICES FOR EATON COUNTY
319 S. Cochran
P.O. Box 746
Charlotte, Michigan 48813
Denise Dunn, Executive Director
(517) 541-1180
ddunn@housingservicesec.org
Offers case management and direct funding services to prevent homelessness including follow-up, rental subsidy for people with disabilities, and a down payment assistance program.
MOBILE MEALS OF CHARLOTTE
316 W. Seminary
Charlotte, Michigan 48813
Julee Emenhiser, CDM
(517) 541-5909
Delivers one or two nutritious meals to client’s home 7 days a week, by community volunteers. The General Federation of Women’s Clubs-Charlotte, oversees program. Meals are prepared at Hayes Green Beach Hospital. The noon meal includes hot entrees, while the evening meal is a sandwich.
SIREN/EATON SHELTER
245 S. Cochran
Charlotte, Michigan 48813
Nancy Oliver, Executive Director
(517) 543-4915
sireneaton@sbcglobal.net
SIREN/Eaton Shelter provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, crisis counseling and other support services to homeless families and battered women and children in Eaton County.
WOLDUMAR NATURE CENTER
5739 Old Lansing Road
Lansing, Michigan 48917
Lori McSweeney, Executive Director
(517) 322-9394
lori@woldumar.org
Provide educational opportunities to experience our natural environment, to promote an ethic of land stewardship and an appreciation of our cultural heritage.
