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NMCAA is a non-profit Community Action Agency serving ten counties of northwest lower Michigan and operates the home Weatherization program, the Senior Nutrition and Meals on Wheels programs, the Head Start/Child Development program, and the Community Services program.  

 

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TAX SEASON 2012

February 1, 2012 is the start of NMCAA's Free Tax Preparation season.  Cadillac, Kalkaska, Petoskey and Traverse City have Tax Preparation sites available for appointments.  More sites will be announced as they become available.  Please click here for current locations. 

Once you have scheduled your appointment, you may click here for a checklist of what to bring to your appointment.  We look forward to serving you.

 

ON CLEARANCE!!! - 2011 Gift of Warmth Gala Recipe Book

While supplies last, NMCAA's Cookbook is just $5.  All 194 recipes included in this book came from the family of NMCAA.  Proceeds will go to the NMCAA Basic Needs Fund serving Benzie, Grand Traverse, Leelanau and Kalkaska Counties.  Click here for flyer.

 

DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND

Budget Workshops are now being offered during business hours once a month.  Come and learn how to change the way you manage your money.  Learn how to build wealth and reduce your expenses.  Click here to view flyer. 

 

Community Services program offers a variety of programs including the Gift of Warmth Gala to assist the needs of low income families, as well as home repairs for homeowners who qualify.  Financial Management Services offers free Homebuyer's Education, Financial Fitness Workshops throughout the year, Individual Development Account (match money), Foreclosure Prevention Education and Counseling, and more.The unique services of these programs are determined by community needs and carried out to help individuals and families toward improved self sufficiency.  

 

New to the Agency is the Homebuyer Purchase Rehabilitation (HPR) Program.  This program helps low-moderate income individuals and families purchase an existing home.  Click here for more details.

The HPR Program helps Jennifer Eising obtain her lifetime dream:  owning a home.  Click here to read her success story.

 

Head Start/Child Development program provides several service delivery options designed to meet the changing needs of low income children 0-5 years old and their families.

Senior Nutrition and Meals on Wheels program is operated in 5 counties providing people 60 years of age or older, nutritional meals as well as a social environment.

Weatherization:  The goal of this program is to reduce energy costs of low income families.

 

Northwest Food Coalition, a community partnership, is a group of members from Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, and Leelanau counties; the Michigan State University Extension Food and Nutrition Program; and Telemon.  Click here to read more.

 

Paying It Forward - TimeBank

To build a stronger community by empowering neighbors to support one another.  Every person has value!  Read the most recent article on Paying it Foward by clicking here.

To join Paying It Forward - TimeBank, please click here.  Existing members may click here to sign in.

 

 


 

NMCAA OFFERS:

Foreclosure Prevention

Home Purchasing Classes

Budget Counseling 

Individual Development Classes  and more... 

To learn about our services, please call… 

Traverse City:  1-800-632-7334 or 231-947-3780 (Main Office)

3963 Three Mile Rd., Traverse City, MI 49686

 

  Cadillac:   1-800-443-2297 or 231-775-9781  

Petoskey: 1-800-443-5518 or 231-347-9070

 

 

Business Hours:  M-F  7:30 am to 4:30 pm

 

To access our Board of Director's minutes, conflict of interest policy,

audited financial statements and 990 tax return please contact or visit

our main office in Traverse City during normal business hours.

 

Free Home Maintenance Workshop in Mancelona

Call to Register:  800-443-5518 or 231-347-9070


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