Perchville Chili Cook-off

Another great year at Perchville in Tawas! Northland's amazing crew—Jen, Kelly, Brook, Wendy, Greta, Karli, Matt, Lexie, and Tammy—braved the cold to serve their famous “Hot Squatch” chili. Everyone left with a cozy beanie and cup coaster. A big shoutout to the team for making the day memorable with the Tawas community! 

 

Perchville Family Fun Day

While some of our team dished out chili at the cook-off, Katie and Adrienne relished a fun-filled Perchville Family Day! Children spun the wheel for prizes, and local businesses united to bring joy to the Tawas community. A huge thank you to our volunteers for braving the cold and making it all happen!

 

 

Alpena Pictures with Santa

We had an incredible time hosting Santa at our Alpena branch on Friday, December 19th! Many families and pets joined us for memorable photos with the jolly man himself. It was a magical experience as everyone brought their pets, family, and friends to capture festive moments with Santa at our Alpena Headquarters.

 

 

Holiday Toy Donation Drives

Northland proudly participated in local toy drives across its 17 branches this past year, bringing joy to the community. Key efforts included the Alpena Branch, which collected toys and funds for the Toys for Kids initiative in collaboration with Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 583. The Mio Branch contributed to the local His Love toy drive, showcasing their commitment to the community. Meanwhile, the Harrisville Branch partnered with Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 583 to support children in need. The Skidway Branch assisted the local Toys for Tots chapter. 

A huge thank you goes out to our amazing team members for their dedication and generosity in making a difference in our communities. Together, we spread smiles and cheer, proving that a collective effort can truly transform lives.

Iosco County Veterans Day Luncheon

We reflected on the incredible honor of hosting our Veterans Day Luncheon in Tawas, Michigan, on Friday, November 7th. It was a privilege to welcome both active duty and retired service members, along with their spouses, for a complimentary meal as a gesture of our heartfelt gratitude for their service.

We were honored to have Mike Hoadley, State Representative, join us. We thanked the Senator for taking the time to honor our veterans and for his own dedicated service as a U.S. Army veteran from 1990 to 1994. His presence brought exceptional meaning to the event. We were also deeply grateful to Veteran Joseph Brinn for sharing his powerful and inspiring words. His account of serving as a U.S. Army veteran in Vietnam in 1968 was a highlight of the afternoon, and we thanked him for his service. 

A special thank you went to Trucking Delicious for catering and providing an outstanding complimentary lunch for all attendees. Their contribution was vital to the success of our celebration. We were equally thankful to American Legion Audie Johnson 211 for generously hosting us.