Northern Michigan Children's Assessment Center

10/21/2026

📦 HELP US STOCK UP ON STORAGE TOTES! 📦

The Northern Michigan Children’s Assessment Center is looking for donations of large plastic storage totes like the ones pictured! 💜

As we continue organizing our space and preparing to serve children and families throughout Northern Michigan, these totes would be incredibly helpful for storing supplies and keeping things organized.

Do you have any extra totes sitting around that you no longer need? We would love to give them a new purpose here at the Center! New or gently used totes in good, usable condition are greatly appreciated.

Every donation, big or small, helps us continue creating a welcoming, organized space for the children and families we serve. 💜

📩 If you have totes you’d like to donate, please send us a message to arrange a drop-off!

Thank you for continuing to support NMCAC and the work we do in our community! 🦋

10/20/2026

💙💚 OGEMAW COUNTY, IT’S YOUR TURN! VOTE YES THIS NOVEMBER! 💚💙

In August, the community of Iosco County showed up for children and families by successfully passing a millage to support sexual assault services. We are incredibly grateful for that support, and now we’re asking Ogemaw County to help us continue this important work!

A YES vote on the .05 millage helps support the Northern Michigan Children’s Assessment Center (NMCAC) and the vital services we provide to children and families impacted by abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect.

💙 Medical care and sexual assault nurse examinations
💚 Trauma-informed therapy
💙 Forensic interviews
💚 Family advocacy and support
💙 Prevention education and outreach

These services help children feel safe, heard, and supported while giving families a path forward after trauma. For many children, the NMCAC is a critical part of their healing journey.

A .05 millage is just 5 cents for every $1,000 of taxable value. That small contribution makes a meaningful difference in ensuring children and families in our community have access to the services they need, when they need them.

We have recently received an 18.5% cut in federal funding, so it's more important now than ever to make sure our services are supported!

Iosco County showed what’s possible when a community stands together for its children. Now, let’s keep that momentum going in Ogemaw County!

📣 This November, vote YES for children. Vote YES for healing. Vote YES for sexual assault services.

Together, we can make sure no child has to navigate the aftermath of abuse alone.

10/15/2026

🧸💙 A BIG thank you to the Quota Club of Iosco County! 💙🧸

We are so grateful to the Quota Club of Iosco County for their recent donation of stuffed animals to NMCAC! These cuddly friends will help bring comfort to the children who visit our center during what can sometimes be a difficult or overwhelming time.

Every child who visits us for a medical exam has the opportunity to take home a stuffed animal of their own—a soft friend to provide a little extra comfort and remind them they are not alone. 💙

Thank you for thinking of our kiddos and helping us make their visits a little less scary and a little more comforting. Your generosity makes a difference! 🧸✨

10/14/2026

Big congrats to the Docket Dodgers for winning the NMCAC Walking Challenge! 👟🏆
You absolutely crushed it and your dedication was impressive!
👏 Help us celebrate this amazing team:
💜 Jill VanWormer
💜 Hannah Perryman
💜 Paige Brown
💜 Debra Willett
💜 Keely Darsow
💜 Judy Ruegsegger
💜 Carrieann Miller

We also want to do a shout-out to all of the teams that joined in on the fun, laced up their sneakers, and logged the miles. All of your energy and competitiveness made this challenge a blast!

Keep those sneakers handy, since we love a good challenge we are already brainstorming another walking challenge for the month of April to recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month! 💙

Thank you to everyone who stepped up, moved more, and cheered each other on. Let's keep these health habits going!

09/19/2026

Last chance to get your raffle ticket to support the NMCAC. Selling tickets at the Firemen’s Memorial

09/18/2026

🧸We Asked and A BIG THANK YOU to Roscommon County Building for providing! 🧸💙

We are so grateful to Tabby, Stacey, and Yvonne for stopping by today to deliver an incredible collection of stuffed animals donated by the Roscommon County Building! 🐻🐰🦄🐘

These soft, cuddly friends will be given to children who come to NMCAC for an acute or non-acute medical exam, providing them with a little comfort, security, and a special friend to take home. 💙

And a special shout-out to Michelle Stevenson, who went above and beyond this morning by filling the donation box they created for us! Your generosity and thoughtfulness mean so much to us and to the children we serve. 🥰

Thank you all for helping us make our Center a little softer, safer, and more welcoming for the children who walk through our doors. We couldn't do what we do without our amazing community! 💙🦋

09/18/2026

Another awesome Business After Hours! 🎉

Tonight at Spike’s on the River with the Northern Michigan Children's Assessment Center was a great reminder of what our Chamber is all about—bringing local businesses, organizations, and community members together to build connections and strengthen our community.

A big thank you to the Northern Michigan Children’s Assessment Center for being part of tonight’s event, Spike’s on the River for having us, and all of our Chamber members who came out and made it such a great evening!

Great conversations, great connections, and a great night for our Chamber community! 💙

09/16/2026

09/14/2026

📣Hey - You’re Invited!📣

Join us for our next Business After Hours and spend an evening connecting with friends, neighbors, local businesses, and community members!

📅 Thursday, September 17
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Spike’s on the River | 301 N. James Street, Grayling

This month’s Business After Hours puts the spotlight on the Children’s Assessment Center in Roscommon, with Spike’s on the River helping us host a fun September evening!

Business After Hours: Northern Michigan Children's Assessment Center at Spike's on the River

Come enjoy:
🍴 FREE appetizers
🍹 One FREE drink + cash bar
🧠 Trivia & prizes
🎁 Door prizes
🎟️ Raffle opportunities
🤝 Plenty of time to mingle and connect

You’ll also have the opportunity to learn more about the important work the Children’s Assessment Center is doing for children and families in our region.

Business After Hours isn’t just for Chamber members — everyone is welcome! No RSVP needed. Grab a friend, coworker, or neighbor and join us!

We’ll see you at Spike’s on the River! 🍂