Upcoming Events

  • June 20, 2013 – Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency 10:00 a.m. - noon
    Assistance with emergency electric (AEP) disconnects and deliverable fuels. Also, register for monthly or quarterly U.S.D.A commodities.
  • June 20, 2013 – HELP for Southwest Michigan Open House 5:30 p.m.
    Debut of the 2nd Edition Community Resource Directory. We invite local and county officials, community organizations, Berrien County Social Service Agencies, residents, as well as anyone interested in seeing first hand the information and assistance programs offered at the Advocacy Center. This will be an excellent opportunity to meet our volunteers and network. Light refreshments will be served.
  • June 21, 2013 – Michigan WORKS! Job Search Workshop 2:00 p.m.
    Part II of a two-part job search workshop. Attendees of part one will be invited to this resume workshop. We will cover the basic resume format ensuring you leave with an employer ready resume. You will also be able to work on a computer with a Michigan WORKS! talent development specialist.
  • June 27, 2013 – Michigan WORKS! 10:00 a.m. - noon
    On site career coaching, resume and cover letter development and interview preparation. A MINIMUM OF SIX ATTENDEES IS NEEDED. A listing of current jobs available in Berrien County as well as laptops to apply for jobs available at HELP for Southwest Michigan's Advocacy Center during office hours.
  • July 2, 2013 – It's About Food 11:00 a.m.
    First session of a six week program on nutrition conducted by Michigan State University Extension. This program will show all attendees the basics of eating right, food budgeting as well as making the most of the food in your pantry. Free samples and more will be distributed at each meeting. Registration for this program can be made by calling the Advocacy Center. Advance registration is not necessary, but recommended.
  • July 2, 2013 – Women's Support Group conducted by Safe Shelter 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
    Free support group for women who may have experienced emotional hurt, physical abuse or sexual assault at the hands of intimate partners. Pre-registration is not required. One-on-one counseling also available at no charge. For more information call Dana Carmona at 269-925-9500.
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OPEN HOUSE June 20, 2013 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Attend our open house at the Advocacy Center where we will debut the second edition of the Community Resource Directory.

Help for Southwest Michigan is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to helping community residents utilize resources and agencies to gain self sufficiency. The organization is run by a team of dedicated volunteers made up of local residents from many different backgrounds. We have no political or religious affiliation, and welcome everyone in the community to contribute time, talent or financial support.

Our monthly meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at 5:30 pm at the HELP4SWMI Advocacy Center. Meetings are open to the public.

We welcome financial contributions by check at Help for Southwest Michigan, P.O. Box 116, Union Pier MI 49129-0116. All contributions are tax deductible.

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Service Area

Help for Southwest Michigan serves the following areas: Chikaming Township; the City of New Buffalo; New Buffalo Township; Three Oaks Township; and the Village of Three Oaks.

Advocacy Center

Physical Address
Union Pier Town Center
16170 Red Arrow Hwy.
Union Pier, MI 49129

Phone: 269-469-2559
Fax: 269-469-4841
Email: help4swmi@gmail.com

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 116, Union Pier, MI 49129

Office Hours
Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m. – Noon
and 6 – 8 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. – Noon or by appointment

Resource Directory

The purpose of the Community Resource Directory is to provide an easy-to-use source of information about local resources and services that are available when you need them.

The Community Resource Directory is a result of the needs survey. Every attempt has been made to include agencies that fulfill our mission of helping residents gain self-sufficiency. If you are aware of a non-profit agency or service that should be included in our resource data bank, please contact us.

The Community Resource Directory is in its second edition. A hard copy is available at the Advocacy Center as well as through various agencies and organizations.

Click the link below to Download the full PDF version the Resource Directory, otherwise use the tabs above to find the needed service.

Community Resource Directory PDF Version

(Note:  To Save a local copy of the Resource Directory PDF, click on the link above.  Once you have the PDF open click on the "Save" icon (it looks like a floppy disk).