WHO WE ARE
The Newaygo County Community Collaborative (NC3) is comprised of representatives from the fields of health care, human services, education, county government, courts, economic development, employment and training, the faith-based community, substance abuse, and other agencies concerned with the quality of life of Newaygo County residents.
NC3 is the official, state-endorsed community collaborative serving Newaygo County.
OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Abby Reeg was recently named the new executive director of the Newaygo County Community Collaborative (NC3). In her new role, Abby will work together with member organizations and the community to develop and deliver effective community-based human services within Newaygo County. Abby comes to NC3 after a career working in a variety of roles in the nonprofit sector. She has worked in administration, fundraising, marketing, and communications at a variety of Michigan nonprofits, including United Way, Hospice, the Alzheimer's Association, and Hope College. Read more about Abby here.
WHAT WE DO
Working together.
Impacting quality of life.
NC3 is focused on improving the lives of children, families, seniors, and special populations residing within Newaygo County. Member organizations are committed to working collaboratively with mutual support and integration of resources when appropriate to provide services efficiently and effectively to meet community needs.
NC3 responsibilities include:
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Identifying, planning, and implementing services through the creation of working committees comprised of agency staff, consumers, community affiliates, and community representatives from private and public sectors
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Sharing information from local, state, and federal levels that could impact or support local programs and services
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Providing approval for grant applications to specific state-funded programs
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Supporting collaborative efforts among community agencies and other collaboratives such as Great Start, West Michigan Housing Network, LiveWell Newaygo County, Headway Coalition, WE CAN! Newaygo County, and the 211 Committee.
MEETING DATES AND INFORMATION
Anyone interested in community issues and solutions is welcome to attend NC3 general membership meetings. They will be virtual until further notice.
2020 MEETING DATES
February 27
May 28 is postponed to June 25 (Virtual Meeting)
August 27
November 19
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
Executive Council membership includes the executive leadership for the following organizations:
Area Agency on Aging West Michigan
Department of Health and Human Services
District Health Department #10
Family Health Care
Fremont Area Community Foundation
Michigan Works!
Newaygo County Board of Commissioners
Newaygo County Commission on Aging
Newaygo County Mental Health
Newaygo County Prosecuting Attorney
Newaygo County Regional Educational Service Agency (NC RESA)
Newaygo County Sheriff's Office
The Right Place in Newaygo County
Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial Hospital
TrueNorth Community Services
United Way of the Lakeshore