Northland Fundraising for Hospice Angels Foundation 

For February, our branches are raising funds for the Compassus/Hospice Angels Foundation. Hospice Angels provides services for those in need in our branch communities by assisting families in need in various ways. These are just a few of the ways that Hospice Angels help assist families with housing issues, help with utility bills, or provide transportation needs. Stop by any of our branch locations to assist a family in need by making your donation – no amount is too small!

 

Petoskey Manna Food Project

The Petoskey team members, Nathaniel, Luke, and Devin, spent part of their Presidents Day holiday repackaging over 300 pounds of pasta for the Manna Food Project. The Manna Food Project is a non-profit organization that operates a food bank distribution center that supports a weekly food bank and food for kids backpack program in Antrim, Charlevoix, and Emmet counties. Thank you, team, for spending time helping the community.

 

 

Annual Perchville 2024

Northland had a blast at the 74th Annual Perchville USA Event on Saturday, February 3rd. Community members gathered around the Northland trailer for complimentary hot chocolate, NAFCU giveaways, and fun with Sasquatch. Northland was proud to give away a fishing raffle basket and a bike. Thanks to Katie, Wendy, Brook, Greta, Pam, Kristie, Julie, Nikki, Sasquatch, and more for volunteering!

 

Alpena Financial Education

Regional director Judy, Alpena Branch Manager Jennifer, and MRR Maisey spent the day teaching 6th, 7th, and 8th graders with the fun, engaging Skittles Budgeting Game. This was an all-day event in which over 120 students attended and participated. Thanks for your dedication to financial education.

 

Reed City Pictures with Santa

Santa visited our Reed City branch on Friday, December 8th, to take pictures with the community. The event was a great success! Kiddos loved spending time with Santa. The community enjoyed punch and cookies and received a picture and a special gift. Our members enjoyed celebrating the holiday season with Santa and our Reed City team.

 

 

Evart Christmas Carnival

Northland and many other local businesses came together to sponsor the Annual Christmas Carnival for the Evart community on December 9th. Over 950 people attended the carnival! Free activities included family portraits, pictures with Santa, Santa Sasquatch, face-painting, a Christmas music concert, books, complimentary lunch, and fun with a T-shirt cannon. Over 96 families took photos with Santa Sasquatch.

 

 

Magic in Our Midst Alpena

On December 2nd, Northland participated in the Magic in Our Midst Event at the Alpena Island Park and Wildlife Sanctuary. The community was invited to discover the history of Alpena Island and visit some of the animals that live on the trail. After walking on the trail, groups were invited to stop by the Northland trailer for cookies and warm hot chocolate. Families enjoyed the trail walk and warming up with warm hot chocolate.

 

 

Alpena Shop with a Hero

On December 1st, Northland Alpena staff attended the Shop with a Hero event, courtesy of Meijer Alpena. Local law enforcement and several other agencies partnered with kids in our community to shop for Christmas gifts for themselves and family members. Volunteers came together to help wrap those gifts so the families had toys to unwrap on Christmas day.

 

 

Holiday Parades

West Branch participated in the 2023 Christmas Light Parade in West Branch on December 9th. The theme was “All I Want for Christmas,” chosen by the West Branch Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau. Northland’s float was inspired by a white Christmas. Northland team members dressed up as snow queens, snowmen, and snowflakes. Northland also passed out candy and hot chocolate packets.

Northland Alpena and Bedrock Construction participated in the Alpena Bolenz Jewelry Christmas Parade on November 24th. The theme was “Home for the Holidays.” Northland team members dressed in holiday attire and passed out candy to all attendees. It was a great evening to begin celebrating the holiday season.

 

 

West Branch Stuff a Blue Goose

On Thursday, November 30th, Northland in West Branch hosted a Stuff a Blue Goose event. A Michigan State Police vehicle was parked outside Northland loading new toys for Toys for Tots. Community members donated new toys and funds to help local children in Ogemaw County. The community had a great time gathering supplies and donations to help children this holiday season.