Let's go back in time... It's late spring of 2020, and the world is slowly beginning to emerge from the pandemic. I'd gained 20 pounds after a glorious winter of European travel—bread, wine, chocolate... all worth it at the time! But when I got home, I had absolutely no motivation to work it off. Normally, I'd hit the gym, but that didn't feel like an option with everything happening during COVID. So instead, I bundled up, embraced a chilly Michigan "spring", and decided to

Currently, only applying to in-person transactions as these incur the most cost. A Note on Payment Processing Fees & Supporting Tawas Wellness As many of you know, Tawas Wellness is a nonprofit organization powered primarily by volunteers. Those who do receive compensation are paid modestly, despite the significant work they contribute. This model has allowed us to keep our programming both affordable and diverse. However, the recent addition of conveniences like online booki

Sharing love through a comforting community meal for someone in need. It's been one year since we launched "Plate It Forward", and since then our generous community has shared over 100 meals at The Collective. This program is still growing and with your help we can be sure everyone has access to a home cooked meal and community at our monthly Monday Night Suppers. These vouchers are shared throughout our local community via local social workers, churches, schools, the VA, and