TrueNorth Community Services

TrueNorth Community Services is a private, nonprofit organization supported through individual donations, foundations and grants, and funding from the state. We offer more than 60 comprehensive programs and services that fall within four core areas:

Addressing rural poverty. We strive to alleviate hunger and meet basic needs; provide safe, affordable housing; improve access to resources; and increase independence, education and awareness.

Ensuring that youth thrive. Through youth leadership development, family engagement, enhanced social/educational outcomes, and support of positive developmental assets, we enable our youth to reach their full potential.

Building vibrant communities. We encourage citizen involvement through volunteer recruitment and engagement, coordination/collaboration of community-focused activities, introduction of arts and culture to rural audiences, and promotion of citizen advocacy/involvement.

Providing innovative rural nonprofit leadership. Our business model supports the changing nonprofit environment in rural communities by leveraging assets and enhancing stewardship, relationships, research, evaluation, credibility, and quality.

Our Mission: TrueNorth brings together influencers, innovators and change-makers to inspire hope and create a better world.

Our Vision:To lead Michigan in collective impact by creating relationships, enhancing resiliency, and strengthening communities for individuals and families.

Our Values:

Innovation

Relationships

Social Justice

Inclusion

Integrity

Knowledge

Excellence