STATUS: Open

SERVICE AREA: Pontiac, Michigan

CLIENTS SERVED: Pontiac residents

DESCRIPTION: Micah 6 Community is a neighborhood-based nonprofit dedicated to strengthening the Pontiac community. Its mission is to build the neighborhood that Pontiac deserves by making resources more accessible and helping residents overcome everyday challenges.

SERVICES/PROGRAMS:

• Food Assistance & Community Gardens: Operates community gardens and greenhouses to provide fresh produce free to community members.
• Sprout Fresh Food Store: Fresh vegetables are available at a reduced cost.
• Children’s Programs: Offers youth enrichment opportunities, summer programming, educational activities, and community engagement.
• Free Summer Meals: Free meals are available to all children and teens ages 18 and younger. No registration, paperwork, or income verification is required.
• Neighbor Care: Helps residents navigate difficult circumstances by connecting them with community resources and support services.
• Home Repair & Utility Assistance: Identifies critical home repair and utility assistance programs to support neighborhood stabilization.
• Community Beautification: Organizes neighborhood gardening, tulip planting, and seasonal landscaping projects.
• Webster Community Center: A community hub offering access to nonprofit organizations, educational programs, healthcare resources, entrepreneurship opportunities, and other neighborhood services.
• Emerson: A 42-home pocket community intended to help older adults age in place.
• Seasonal Assistance: Clothing giveaways, Holiday food and gift distribution, and other seasonal activities.

HOW TO APPLY:
Contact a Neighbor Care Navigator at (248) 632-4399, email micah6community@gmail.com, or check their Facebook page for current programs.