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"It raises funds but (it) also raises awareness that some of your friends and your neighbors might need help with their energy assistance and their heating, especially as we prepare for winter." -Gary Willoughby, Executive Director, MDSCAA

The MDSCAA Early Childhood Program would like to invite parents, grandparents, guardians and all others raising children to a 5-week series that digs into Conscious Discipline. Conscious Discipline is a social-emotional learning and behavior guidance approach created by Dr. Becky Bailey. It draws on brain science, child development, and trauma-informed practice. The central idea is that adults have to manage their own emotional state before they can help a child manage their

Recap of the MDSCAA Live Auction on 9.12.2026

Earlier this month, we had the privilege of building a wheelchair ramp for a Schoolcraft County client, providing safer and easier access to their home. This project was made possible through the generosity of local donors and the dedication of our incredible volunteers. A special thank you from Natalie, Client Services Director, to Brenda, Weatherization Director, along with Sheri and Ellie from our Weatherization team, and Evan from Senior Services, for their hard work, ded