Arenac Community Crisis Response

03/10/2026

Our physical location is called The Closet Exchange , here is a post of the items we are in need of to make sure we can support the fire victims, as they come in. Please see how you might be able to help.

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03/10/2026

3/11/26 update: We have been informed that those impacted by the fire have been connected with Red Cross and have found places to stay. The Closet Exchange will be open every Friday and Saturday 9-1, other than holiday weekends, and the fire victims are welcome to continue coming in to get clothing and other needed items. At this time, we are temporarily pausing accepting donations, as SO much came in the past 2 days. We will keep everyone posted when we start accepting donations again.

Original post:
There was a fire at Rousseau Apartments over night. If you know any of the 14+ families impacted, please let them know that The Closet Exchange is opening its doors today, Tues 8-2, Wed 10-2, Fri 9-1, Sat 9-1. We have tables and chairs and a warm space for them. We have clothing and basic hygiene items available.

An emergency shelter is in place at Deep River Township Hall in sterling. The county emergency manager is there and can provide more resources.

We are encouraging people to call 1-800-red-cross and 211 for additional resources.

As soon as we know more about specific needs, we will post and share.

02/03/2026

Kathie lost everything in a fire in December. She is out of the hospital, has been able to get a new home purchased, but needs our help to get the property cleaned up and the site ready for the home to be placed. Please help us help her rebuild!

12/14/2025

For those that don't know..... we are a division of 'It Takes A Village - Arenac'. And, we need your help. Follow It Takes A Village - Arenac for the latest updates.

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12/14/2025

For those that don't know..... we are a division of 'It Takes A Village - Arenac'. And, we are being gifted the most amazing gift.

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11/25/2025

We have a generous donor that has helped contribute towards the cost of a propane tank for the family of the fire on Swenson Rd. We are looking for additional donations to help pay for the balance of that purchase.... and we are trying to help them get a large dumpster to help with hauling away fire debris. If you can financial assist, please reach out to us on our page, or directly to Amanda Goodson .

11/18/2025

We just found out that a nephew was staying with the family on Swenson Rd and also lost everything in the fire. We are looking for Sz 12 winter boots, size 11.5 shoes, jeans 34x34, xl short and long sleeve shirts and an XL winter jacket. These items should be taken directly to the family at 1504 S. Swenson Rd. And let them know its for their nephew.

Thank you!

11/16/2025

Thank you to everyone that has donated to help the family on Swenson Rd.!! They are also in need of 2 - 100lb propane tanks, if anyone has one they can donate, or if anyone can donate funds to help purchase. If you are not local and would like to venmo funds, please message us and we can collect the funds and get them to the family quickly.

11/15/2025

To support the Au Gres family that lost everything in a house fire last night, we are posting a list of specific items they need in the comments of this post. Please drop off directly to their garage at 1504 S Swenson Rd Au Gres, MI 48703.

Please respond to each comment on this post if you are able to donate any item.

Cash and gift cards are greatly appreciated as well.

11/15/2025

A couple lost their home last night in a fire in Au Gres. The are temporarily staying in a loft of the garage. But they dont have heat or water.

The immediate needs are listed below.

Women's large: shirts coats, leggings large or extra large, Jeans size 13, shoes and boots 8 1/2. Men's 29 waist 30 length, medium shirts, shoes and boots 8 1/2, medium jacket.

A Mr. Buddy heater, with hose or some other safer heating option.

Water jugs or a water dispenser.

Cash and gift card to local restaurants would also be a blessing for them to purchase the other things they may need and so they are able to have warm cooked meals.

Please drop off these items urgently and directly to the family at 1504 S Swenson Rd. Au Gres, MI 48703. Knock on the garage door or leave items right outside the door(as they may be out at about getting some things they need.) We will update this post when we have more information regarding additional needs and we're to drop off to after today.

Clothing and Financial donations can be dropped off directly to the family

09/18/2025

Today! From 11-1pm, in Standish. We won't have a table this time, but there are A LOT of really great organizations participating! Go say hello, get some goodies and learn about services available in our community!