MDSCAA Announcements and Events

On Wednesday, May 28th, the Menominee-Delta-Schoolcraft Community Action Agency was proud to join the Delta Area Transit Authority (DATA) and the Escanaba Daily Press as co-hosts of the Delta County Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Business After Hours event. Held at DATA’s headquarters on 27th Avenue North in Escanaba, the evening drew approximately 125 attendees for networking, food, raffle prizes, and conversation about the services our organizations bring to Delta County and

Save the date for the Business After Hours event on Wednesday, May 27th, from 5-7 PM at DATA in Escanaba. Network with local professionals and meet the new editor of the Daily Press while enjoying food, prizes, and more.

Staying strong doesn't have to mean standing up. The Northern Lights YMCA's Sit and Get Fit Senior Strength Training class is a chair-based fitness program designed specifically for older adults who want to build muscle, improve balance, and maintain independence — all from the comfort and safety of a seated position. Whether you're new to exercise, returning after an injury, or simply looking for a low-impact way to stay active, this class offers a welcoming, supportive envi

In honor of Child Abuse Prevention month, the Welcome Newborns program asked the public to wear blue last Friday, April 10th. To show our support, members of MDSCAA took part! Welcome Newborns is a non-profit program that services Menominee, Delta and Schoolcraft counties. Their mission is to promote the well-being of children, improve parent and child relations and to prevent child abuse and neglect. Blue Out Day serves as a reminder that every child has the right to grow up

We had a few folks snapping photos after the snow finally finished. Just a few of the shots from Tuesday and Wednesday.

Taken from the article- MANISTIQUE – The CBC Fund Drive of Schoolcraft County has chosen the Menominee-Delta-Schoolcraft Community Action Agency (MDSCAA) as its community charity recipient for the 2025 fundraising year. MDSCAA is the third organization in a rotating selection of community charities, alongside the American Cancer Society and Bay Cliff Health Camp. The Committee is delighted to donate $27,000 to MDSCAA to support its ramp construction program. These funds will

We want to wish Jill Johnsen a Happy Retirement! On December 30, 2024, MDSCAA said goodbye to Jill after 32 years of dedicated service. She will be missed, and we wish her all the best in this new chapter! We also want to extend our best wishes to Ashley Borowski, who contributed 4.5 years of service to our organization. Thank you, Ashley, for your hard work and dedication.

Homeless Assistance Program Director Maty Thibeault would like to thank everyone who donated or participated in November's Homeless Awareness Month. Your generosity and continued support mean so much to us. As we continue our work, we've created a wish list for our Homeless Services Program if you'd like to help further. Amazon Wishlist

The Association Spirit Member Award (SMA) is given annually to a current Michigan Association of Foster Grandparent & Senior Companion Program member(s) who best exemplifies the spirit of what it is to be a Foster Grandparent or Senior Companion team member. This award highlights the hard work and effort that our members do on a daily basis, many times unheralded, and as a body they want to publicly acknowledge the work that they do for the older adult population in their com