Gratiot County Community Services
Community Services serves those experiencing poverty by advocating for and minimizing barriers for low-income households, educating the community on the struggles faced by those experiencing poverty, and empowering individuals and families to become self-sufficient.
Applications are required for emergency financial assistance. The applications are available online. Paper applications are available at each office as well. After the application has been verified as complete, a Community Resource Specialist will reach out to you to schedule an intake appointment.
Our Gratiot County location is in the Wilcox Non-Profit Center at 525 North State Street, Suite 2 in Alma. If you would like to connect with someone, call (616) 236-1027 or email emergency@8cap.org. To speak with a Resource Specialist in person, please make an appointment.
*** Appointments are required for emergency assistance ***
Contact Information:
Contact Information:
Telephone (616) 236-1027
or toll free (866)754-9315 option 6
Fax (616) 754-9310
Hours:
Monday – Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm
(See calendar on home page for holiday closings)
Address:
EightCAP, Inc.
Wilcox Non-Profit Center
525 North State Street, Suite 2
Alma, MI 48801
Please make an appointment.
DIRECTIONS
FROM WEST:
Travel East on Howard City Edmore Rd (M-46), towards St. Louis. Turn RIGHT (south) onto N. Alger Rd (US-127-BR). Travel 1.7 miles and turn LEFT (east) onto Orchard St. Travel 0.2 miles and turn RIGHT (south) onto N State St. 525 N STATE ST (Wilcox Building) is on the RIGHT.
FROM EAST:
Travel West on M-46, towards Edmore. Turn LEFT (south) onto N Alger Rd (US-127-BR). Travel 1.7 miles and turn LEFT (east) onto Orchard St. Travel 0.2 miles and turn RIGHT (south) onto N State St. 525 N STATE ST (Wilcox Building) is on the RIGHT.
FROM NORTH:
Travel South on US-127. Take EXIT 127B and merge onto US-127-BR (M-46 W / Alma / Edmore). Travel 2.0 miles and turn LEFT (east) onto Orchard St. Travel 0.2 miles and turn RIGHT (south) onto N State St. 525 N STATE ST (Wilcox Building) is on the RIGHT.
FROM SOUTH:
Travel North on US-127. Take EXIT 123 (US-127-BR) toward Alma. Travel 0.2 miles and take the US-127-BR ramp towards Alma. Travel 0.8 miles and merge onto E Lincoln Rd. Travel 1.2 miles where E Lincoln Rd becomes E Superior (US-127-BR). Travel 1.8 miles and turn RIGHT (south) onto N State St. 525 N STATE ST (Wilcox Building) is on the LEFT.