Nonprofit Center

Community members gather at the GM Powertrain lot in Essexville during the Eastside Legacy Cruise and Car Show on Aug. 2, 2025. The event raises funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Great Lakes Bay Region and features a cruise, contests, food vendors and a loud exhaust competition.

Car show in Essexville raises funds for youth mentoring program

Alexandrea Ladiski

Car enthusiasts raised more than $7,000 to support youth mentoring across the Great Lakes Bay Region. The Eastside Legacy Cruise and Car Show, hosted by Bay City Car Meet, benefited Big Brothers Big Sisters and drew a crowd of all ages.

The ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of Aaron's Gifts From Home at their new headquarters in the Midland Mall.

Local/Regional News

Fallen soldier continues to touch lives through care packages

Tina Sawyer

Aaron Ullom's family started a non-profit to honor their son and help other soldiers.

Economy

All for one, under one roof

Mount Pleasant has a new facility to help people struggling with poverty and homelessness. The Nonprofit Center provides services like food, shelter and…