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MDSCAA is excited to sponsor the Community Action Agency - Wellness Fair at the UP State Fair! It will be taking place on Senior Citizens Day - Wednesday, August 19th from 11am-2pm, with a raffle and door prizes given away at 2:15pm! Enter the raffle for a chance to win a new bicycle! To be eligible for the drawing: Reserve and receive a congregate meal during the Wellness Fair (reservation and meal details below) and complete a registration form. When obtaining your meal at

On Monday, July 20th, McDonalds in Escanaba made a donation to Homeless Assistance that will allow them to provide meals to some of their most vulnerable clients. Thanks to their generosity, we can help make sure that unhoused individuals and families won't have to worry about a meal, as well. We are very grateful to have community partners like McDonalds helping support our neighbors in need!

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

This past Friday, on June 26th, 2026, the FGP and SCP volunteers gathered for a picnic at Besse Park. After getting set up and situated, they enjoyed the weather, a delicious meal, bingo and some local wildlife (2 fawns!) that decided to crash the party! Afterwards, the FGP volunteers gathered to show off their new shirts commemorating America's 250th Birthday! We want to thank everyone that was able to join us and all the volunteers for everything they do to enrich the lives