DICSA

DICSA DICSA (Dickinson Iron Community Services Agency) is a private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit Community Action Agency located in Iron Mountain, MI.

DICSA Earns Michigan Works
2016 Business of the Year


DICSA wrote for and received a grant in 2016 to design and offer an Employability Skills Workshop. The simple idea led to unexpected dividends. In collaboration with our local Michigan Works Office, we put together a program covering soft skills, completing applications, building solid resumes, writing good letters, improving interview styles

, and presenting a positive image through technology. Three Employability Skills Workshops were held in spring and summer and all positive feedback was received. The project is now in the process of being expanded and intensified under a collaborative effort with the Dickinson Iron Great Start Collaborative, Dickinson Area Chamber Alliance, Northern Lights YMCA, DICSA and Michigan Works. The expectation is to offer the first four-part Employability Certification Training in April of 2017 with a panel of local leaders sharing their expertise. Sponsorships are being sought to cover the costs and the project will be self-sustaining into the future. DICSA’s Employability Skills Workshop was the catalyst that led to us being selected as the Michigan Works Business of the Year for 2016. While we have partnered with Michigan Works for several years to help us advertise job openings, this new opportunity helped our two offices forge a more solid working relationship. Our partnership and collaboration led to a nomination for Business of the Year. DICSA was presented with the award and recognized at the annual Dickinson Area Chamber Alliance dinner. We are proud to have been selected and grateful to the work of our staff, board and volunteers who are the reason DICSA makes a difference in our community year after year.

Back in 2012, DICSA partnered with the Northern Lights YMCA and the Dickinson/Iron Homeless Housing Workgroup to bring t...
08/28/2026

Back in 2012, DICSA partnered with the Northern Lights YMCA and the Dickinson/Iron Homeless Housing Workgroup to bring the Community Connect Event to the public. Dozens of local service providers had booths and we organized free resources for the day such as haircuts, lunch, and clothing. This photo is of the 2014 planning committee. Events were held in both counties through 2019.

Call 906-774-5110 to sign up for meals at the Breen Center in September.
08/27/2026

Call 906-774-5110 to sign up for meals at the Breen Center in September.

Check out DICSA's Governing Board in action at our warehouse to pack a few boxes and see first hand how we help provide ...
08/25/2026

Check out DICSA's Governing Board in action at our warehouse to pack a few boxes and see first hand how we help provide supplemental food to low income seniors. For details on how you may qualify for the CSFP program, see this link: https://www.dicsami.org/programs/food-assistance/

Last week we received a voicemail from a Weatherization client who called to commend the wonderful job and great informa...
08/24/2026

Last week we received a voicemail from a Weatherization client who called to commend the wonderful job and great information that one of our our staff members provided. She expressed her thanks and also commented on what a great team we have as a whole.⭐ See this link for details on DICSA's Wx program and how you may qualify. https://www.dicsami.org/programs/weatherization/

Flashback Friday: For many years DICSA helped coordinate AARP Driver Safety Classes held throughout the two counties. Th...
08/21/2026

Flashback Friday: For many years DICSA helped coordinate AARP Driver Safety Classes held throughout the two counties. These pictures are from just 4 such classes back in '06 and '07 held at the Iron River Senior Center, Crystal Lake Senior Center, DCHS, and First Presbyterian Church.

Recently the Senior Crafting Connections group came to DICSA's Family Ties Adult Center for a project that was enjoyed b...
08/20/2026

Recently the Senior Crafting Connections group came to DICSA's Family Ties Adult Center for a project that was enjoyed by all! Thank you so much♥

Address

1238 Carpenter Avenue
Iron Mountain, MI
49801

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

(906) 774-2256

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