The vitality of our communities is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in supporting like-minded organizations that help make our communities great.
To underscore this commitment, we’re donating a total of $9,000 to five local, non-profit organizations. Our five finalist have been chosen! A community-wide vote is now open through Wednesday, November 26. Learn more about these five organizations and then vote!
The organization with the most votes gets the top donation of $5,000! The remaining four organizations each receive a $1,000 donation.
Against All Odds Cat Rescue
Lansing, MI
Against All Odds Cat Rescue is a small but mighty, volunteer-operated nonprofit fueled entirely by love and community support. Every dollar we receive goes directly toward saving cats—especially those with special needs, medical challenges, or who’ve been overlooked. Our mission is to give these incredible animals a second chance through rehabilitation, compassionate care, and adoption into forever homes. We’re here to prove that every life matters and that together we can make a difference—one purr at a time.
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Eaton County Humane Society
Olivet, MI
Eaton County Humane Society is a 501c(3) non-profit organization that believes in providing the highest quality of care at the lowest costs possible for your beloved animals. The importance of caring for those we love and keeping them healthy is immeasurable and we take great pride in giving that gift to our community and surrounding areas. We provide spay/neuter surgeries, vaccinations, dentals, and so much more, including a shared love for your pet’s health. Keeping your precious pet healthy and with you for as long as possible is our primary goal.
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Earth To Table Urban Garden
Eaton Rapids, MI
Earth To Table Urban Garden manages and maintains a natural green space to grow and harvest produce for donation to the local communities or organizations that serve those in need, while providing a place to compost food and other natural matter. We strive to help educate people of all ages about the benefits of eco-friendly sustainable gardening practices, horticultural practices, and general garden knowledge, cultivating a community of individual volunteers committed to sustainable land use in urban and rural settings.
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Helping Hands Food Pantry
Charlotte, MI
Founded in 1982, Helping Hands Food Pantry serves Eaton County and the broader Mid-Michigan area. We strive to alleviate hunger in our communities by nourishing individuals and families with everyday necessities – food, personal care Products and Diapers – offering connections to supportive organizations and uplifting people to rise above challenges. These three core programs allow families to stretch their available dollars further, enabling all to thrive. Helping Hands Food Pantry helps families rise out of poverty, foster resilience, and empowers them to move forward with hope and dignity.
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Housing Services Mid Michigan
Charlotte, MI
Housing Services Mid Michigan assists low to moderate income individuals and families fulfill their need for affordable, safe, and sanitary housing through participation in federal, state, and local programs and services. Through the coordination of these programs and local providers, Housing Services Mid Michigan strives to provide a “continuum of care” approach to better serve the diverse needs of program participants and encourage their economic self-sufficiency.
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Eaton Community Bank is honored to be a part of our communities since 1937. We celebrate the local organizations that are doing such meaningful work to better the lives of those they touch. Now more than ever, we need organizations like these ones to continue making a positive impact. That’s community strength.
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*Only one vote per person allowed.