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ACTION (Area Churches Together in One Network)

ContactJeff Neumann
Email ActionDowagiac@gmail.com
Address301 Main St.
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(directions)
Telephone269-782-0000
Fax269-782-8619

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Area Churches Together in One Network (ACTION) is a collaboration of people of Christian faith that ministers to individuals and families, living within the Dowagiac area. ACTION Ministry Center is primarily focused on, but not limited to, the poor and broken, the suffering and the oppressed of our community.

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Blue Dart Art

ContactSharon Ott, President
Emailsharonottart@gmail.com
Address108 West Telegraph Street
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(directions)
Telephone708.738.0558

Blue Dart Art is a non-profit group that brings art to the community through education programs, exhibition hosting, murals and public events.

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Bridge Church Dowagiac

ContactPastors Karen & Stephen Dye
EmailTheBridgeDowagiac@gmail.com
Address601 Fairview
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(directions)
Telephone269-470-7377

The Bridge Church Dowagiac is a church that offers a connection, a place where people can connect with God and each other in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. Its mission is to reach the lost for the Kingdom of God, while allowing others to grow in our Lord Jesus Christ.  The Bridge Dowagiac invites you to come and see what it's all about and join the church in its mission.

While the church is located in Dowagiac, its mailing address is 3084 Niles Ave., St. Joseph MI 49085, in care of Blue Roof Church.

 

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Cass County Democratic Party, Home of the Dowagiac Dems

ContactNaomi Ludman
EmailDowagiacDems@gmail.com
Address204 S. Front Street
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(directions)
Telephone269-414-8513

The Cass County Democratic Party, Home of the Dowagiac Dems, aims to support the Dowagiac community through active participation in city events; through promotion of activities that inspire civic engagement; through providing forums for discussions of local, state and national issues; and by encouraging all citizens in our county to exercise their right to vote. 

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Cass County Fair Association

Emailcasscountyfair@gmail.com
AddressPO Box 56 / 590 N. O'Keefe St.
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(directions)
Telephone269-445-8265

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Domestic & Sexual Abuse Services

ContactMcKenna Huffstutter
Emaildasasinfo@dasasmi.org
AddressPO Box 402
Three Rivers , MI 49093
Telephone269-273-6977

For 24-hour assistance, call 1.800.828.2023 or 269.279.5122.

Domestic & Sexual Abuse Services (DASAS) is dedicated to ending domestic violence and sexual assault in SW Michigan. Having served victims and their families for more than 20 years in Cass and St. Joseph counties, its philosophy clearly states its commitment to the survivors of assault.

The agency provides information, resources and advocacy for survivors. It is also committed to improving the community's system response to domestic violence and sexual assault by focusing on enhanced protection, empowerment and support for survivors and their children, and an increased accountability for abusers.

To learn more about the services it provides, visit the agency's website below.

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Dowagiac Area History Museum

ContactSteve Arseneau
EmailSArseneau@Dowagiac.org
Address201 E. Division St.
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(directions)
Telephone269-783-2560

The Dowagiac Area History Museum, located in downtown Dowagiac, is an interactive adventure in local history.  The museum features 4,000 square feet of exhibits, highlighting Dowagiac, Cass County and Sister lakes. Interactive components make it a destination for visitors of all ages.

The museum is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Saturdays until 2 p.m. Admission is always free!

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Dowagiac District Library

ContactMatt Weston
EmailMWeston@DowagiacDL.org
Address211 Commercial St.
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(directions)
Telephone269-782-3826
Fax269-782-9798

The Dowagiac District Library provides a welcoming and safe environment in our community for all people to learn, explore, create and interact.  The library provides access to ideas, information, experiences and resources for life-long learning.  While you can find more than 30,000 books at the Dowagiac District Library, you can also find movies, newspapers, public computers, wi-fi, special events and more.  All services are free of charge.

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Dowagiac Elks Lodge # 889

ContactRay Klomes
Emailrklomes@mich.com
Address300 Riverside Dr.
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(directions)
Telephone269-782-3889

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If you'd like to enjoy the best view in town, while dining out this weekend, the Dowagiac Elks Lodge is your answer. The lodge features Friday night dinners, a nine-hole golf course, golf outings and banquet facilities that can accommodate up to 250 people. And, be sure to remember, special events at the lodge are always open to the public.

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Dowagiac Masonic Temple Association

ContactChuck Timmons
Email CTimmons@locallink.net
Address120 1/2 S. Front St., PO Box 562
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(directions)
Telephone269-424-5538

Peninsular Lodge No. 10, a Masonic fraternal organization, continues the long history of Freemasonry in Dowagiac. A Masonic lodge was established in this city in 1855 and has been active in the community since that time. The lodge is located in the Masonic Center in the heart of beautiful downtown Dowagiac, a location it has occupied since 1936.

Lodge business meetings are held the first Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m.

In addition to its fraternal activities, the lodge is active in the community in the following ways: organizing Dowagiac's annual Memorial Day Parade and remembrance; providing scholarships for high school and college students; co-sponsoring two annaul Red Cross blood drives and maintaining a nature trail at an elementary school.


Dowagiac VFW Post 1855

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EmailVFWDOW@comcast.net
Address472 E. Division Street
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(directions)
Telephone269-782-2235

VFW Post 1855 based out of Dowagiac, Michigan, is a non- profit Veteran Service Organization.

 

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First United Methodist Church

ContactBecky Peters
EmailFUMCDowagiac@gmail.com
Address326 N. Lowe St., PO Box 393
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(directions)
Telephone269-782-5167

First United Methodist Church is a welcoming congregation that has been worshipping in the community of Dowagiac since 1859. The public is welcome to attend. Sunday services start at 9:25 a.m. with a nursery provided during worship.


Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2441

ContactWilliam Richardson or Robert Ottinger
EmailDowagiacEagles2441@gmail.com
Address101 E. Railroad St.
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(directions)
Telephone269-782-8038

Front Street Crossing; Cass County Council on Aging

ContactKelli Casey
EmailKelliC@CassCOA.org
Address227 S. Front St.
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(directions)
Telephone269-445-8110

Conveniently located in downtown Dowagiac is the lunch cafe Front Street Crossing, which is also a satelite location of the Cass County Council on Aging, headquartered in Cassopolis. 

"We have something for everyone" is the motto of the COA, which is a private, non-profit human service agency. For many individuals, the COA and Front Street Crossing have become their one-stop shopping experience for the mind, body and spirit. As one of the leading human service agencies in Michigan, it provides a wide range of services from adult day care and respite to home care, leisure and enrichment, Meals on Wheels and transportation. For detailed information on each of these programs, visit their website.

 

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Hidden Acres Safe Haven

ContactDawn East, Heather Matthews
EmailHiddenAcresSafeHaven@yahoo.com
Address50582 Pleasant Street
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(directions)
Telephone269-377-9759

HIDDEN ACRES

Hidden Acres is a non-profit organization that operates a petting farm and is also a safe haven for animals. 


Market Van Buren

ContactJulia Wall
Emailwallj@marketvanburen.org
Address32849 E. Red Arrow Hwy, Suite #100
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(directions)
Telephone269-215-4861

As a subsidiary of Kinexus Group, a $15 million Southwest Michigan-based non-profit, Market Van Buren has principal responsibilities for economic and community development throughout Cass and Van Buren counties. We connect people, investments, and organizations with strategies and services that improve the quality of life and economic conditions in our region, specifically in our two-county service area. Our staff focuses on developing strategies that will allow our communities to thrive by addressing needs related to workforce, community, and business development. We work collaboratively with regional organizations to maximize economic growth.

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MI Life in Numbers

ContactHeather Olson
Email milifeinnumbers@gmail.com
AddressPO Box 238
Dowagiac, MI 49047
Telephone269-285-0915

MI Life in Numbers is a nonprofit whose mission is to support and empower people living with type one diabetes. Our programs and services include an advocate program for newly diagnosed diabetics and their families, monthly events, counseling services, in-school consultations, and empowerment groups.

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Old Rugged Cross Foundation, Inc

Emailorcf@aol.com
AddressPO Box 41
Niles, MI 49120
Telephone269-684-6347

The ORCF’s purpose is to maintain and preserve The Original Old Rugged Cross Church and Museum, and to offer a Christian ministry through programs of music and various opportunities for worshiping God.  The ORCF is managed by a board of volunteer directors from a variety of denominations.

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One World Center

ContactTrine Wendelboe, Outreach Coordinator
EmailTrine@OneWorldCenter.org
Address56968 Dailey Road
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(directions)
Telephone269-783-6477

Located in Dowagiac on Dailey Road, One World Center is a research non-profit organization with a mission to inspire and empower ordinary people to take action against worldwide poverty and climate change.  The organization provides unique teaching and learning environments that cultivate social change and support its global vision of a sustainable future.

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OutCenter Southwest Michigan

Address132 Water Street
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(directions)
Telephone269-934-5633

OutCenter Southwest Michigan is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization serving Berrien, Cass and Van Buren counties.  The Center provides services and support to LGBTQ+ people and their families, and advocates for a more equitable Southwest Michigan.

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Rotary Club of Dowagiac

AddressPO Box 202
Dowagiac, MI 49047
Telephone269-782-1800

Rotary Club of Dowagiac is a service organization.  Its motto is "Service Above Self."  Members meet Thursdays at noon at Front Street Crossing Council on Aging. The club was chartered in 1920.


Salvation Army, The

Emailnicholas.montgomery@usc.salvationarmy.org
Address424 N. 15th Street
Niles, MI 49120
(directions)
Telephone269-684-2660

The Salvation Army--building a pathway of hope and dignity through practical programs and services for our neighbors in Cass and southeast Berrien Counties.

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United Way of Southwestern Michigan

ContactAnna Murphy
Email Retta.Curneal@uwsm.org
AddressPO Box 288
St Joseph, MI 49085
Telephone269-982-1700

Established in 1943, United Way of Southwestern Michigan is committed to advancing the common good by focusing on education, income and health, which are the building blocks for a good life. Along with these building blocks, United Way of SW Michigan helps to maintain basic needs. Emergencies happen and when they do, United Way is there to provide a hand up.

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Webster Memorial Library

ContactTerry W. Newell
EmailTerryNewell@comcast.net
AddressPO Box 5
Decatur, MI 49075
Telephone269-423-3111

Whistlestop Gifts

Address200 Depot Drive
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(directions)
Telephone269-782-8212

WHISTLESTOP

Located within the historic Dowagiac train depot, Whistlestop Gifts is operated by the Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce.  The boutique specializes in modern-day memorabilia of Dowagiac, featuring specialty crewnecks, hoodies, photo and artisan notecards, and coffee mugs.  The boutique also carries books on both Dowagiac and Sister Lakes.


Young Professionals of Greater Dowagiac

ContactStefany Holland
EmailYPDowagiac@gmail.com
AddressPO Box 586
Dowagiac, MI 49047
Telephone269-783-5430

Young Professionals of Greater Dowagiac work to increase opportunities that will involve and empower young professionals, as they enhance the quality of life for those who live, work and play in the greater Dowagiac area.  The organization, which meets monthly, holds a variety of free or low-cost events for the community.

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