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Grandma Vicki: Helping Little Learners Shine
I started volunteering as a parent volunteer in my grandson’s kindergarten classroom. I enjoyed being with the kids and working with them. I was retired and it gave me something to do, and a chance to get out of the house. At the end of the school year, the teacher...
Pat’s Story: 18 Years of Friendship & Care
I have been a Senior Companion with EightCAP for going on 18 years now. Thant was one of the best decisions I have made. This program has changed the lives of so many of the clients I have had the pleasure of being with in their home. Their loneliness just disappears!...
From Teen Mom to Confident Parent with Head Start
"I was a teen mom and have been a part of Head Start with all 4 of my children. I have been in every service they offer. My oldest was in the infant classroom, then 3 in the Preschool classroom, and my youngest has an Early Head Start Home Visitor. This program has...
Emily and Lucas’s Journey
Hello! I was talking with my child’s 8CAP teachers, and they suggested that I share our story. My son started his school journey this last school year at the Shepherd location with Mrs. Klump, Mrs. Elkins and Mrs. Priest. Firstly, the teachers went above and beyond...
Volunteer Voice – Kim O.
Being a part of EightCAP’s AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companion Program has been such a blessing. The importance and impact of this program, in my opinion, cannot be overstated. The sense of community and the fr4eindships which I have made over time have helped with my...
Marcia’s Story
I have been privileged to be a part of the AmeriCorps Senior Seniors Companion Program for three years. I currently visit four clients every week. I know that if I am unable to keep my scheduled visitation, my clients are often very disappointed or even upset because...
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New CASA Volunteers Sworn in to Advocate for Children
(Stanton, MI) – The Montcalm Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program welcomed three new volunteers during a swearing-in ceremony held on July 14, 2025, at the 8th Circuit Court Building in Stanton. The Honorable Judge Charles W. Simon III administered the...
Federal Cuts Threaten Foster Grandparent, Companion Programs
AmeriCorps Seniors Funding at Risk: Foster Grandparents and Senior Companions Serve Over 1,100 in Local Counties (Greenville, MI) – As federal AmeriCorps Seniors funding faces proposed cuts, programs that offer critical support to children, aging adults, and...
CASA Board Builds Wind Phone in Tribute to Late Community Member
(Stanton, MI) – In a heartfelt tribute to longtime Montcalm CASA Advisory Board member Jane Anderson-Beach following the passing of her husband, Calvin Beach, the Montcalm Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Advisory Board has created a unique and lasting gift for...
CASA Volunteer Kathryn Nerychel Earns Statewide Recognition
(Stanton, MI) – Kathryn Nerychel, a dedicated Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer from Lakeview, has been named the 2025 Michigan Community Action Volunteer of the Year for her exceptional service to children in Montcalm County. The award was presented...
Walk in Their Shoes: Poverty Simulation Raises Awareness
[St. Louis, MI] – On February 27, 2025, forty-one individuals - including human service professionals, local civic leaders, and representatives from 15 area agencies—participated in a Poverty Simulation at the Church of Christ in St. Louis, Michigan. Hosted by...
EightCAP, Inc. Unveils New Logo and Brand Identity
(Orleans, MI) – EightCAP, Inc., a Community Action Agency dedicated to helping people and changing lives, is excited to announce the launch of its new logo and brand identity. This rebranding initiative reflects EightCAP’s continued dedication to empowering...