The Vietnam Veterans have been providing advocacy and assistance to Vietnam Veterans and their families in Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, and Presque Isle counties for 28 years. Each year, their Operation Holidays program strives to bring holiday cheer to approximately 800 families who are struggling financially by providing food for Thanksgiving and toys for children at Christmas.

The Operation Holidays program is 100% dependent on generous donations from businesses, organizations, and individuals. To find out more about the Vietnam Veterans Operation Holidays program and how you can support them, contact Tammy Kish at 989-464-5588.

First Federal of Northern Michigan (FFNM) Legacy Foundation recently presented a $1,500 grant to Alpena Area Senior Citizens Council, Inc. (Alpena Senior Citizens Center) as one of their fourth quarter grant recipients. The $1,500 will be used toward the purchase and installation of televisions and a camera which will improve the visual and hearing capacity of programs offered at the center.

The Alpena Senior Citizens Center is considered the resource hub for Alpena County seniors and caregivers. Programs at the center include in-home services, supportive services, health and fitness support, bi-monthly educational sessions by professionals on various topics, meals, and recreational and social events. A complete list of their services and calendars for meals and events can be found at alpenaseniors.com or by calling the Alpena Senior Citizens Center at 989-356-3585.

First Federal of Northern Michigan Legacy Foundation recently presented a $1,500 grant to Alpena Area Senior Citizens Council, Inc. (Alpena Senior Citizens Center). Pictured from left to right are Andrea Hepburn, Alpena Senior Citizens Center director, and Eileen Budnick, FFNM Legacy Foundation treasurer.

Headquartered in Alpena, the FFNM Legacy Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to serving community activities and nonprofit organizations in the Greater Alanson, Cheboygan, Gaylord, Lewiston, Oscoda, Mio, and Alpena areas. The FFNM Legacy Foundation welcomes grant applications for consideration at its quarterly meeting. Applications are available at https://www.ffnmlegacyfoundation.com.