Associations & Organizations

  • American Legion

    The American Legion is built on a promise from men and women who swore with their lives to defend and protect the United States through military service. The promise begins at enlistment, grows through training and discipline in the U.S. Armed Forces and continues after discharge, as veterans in service to community, state and nation. In times of crisis, The American Legion steps into the turmoil and fights to provide needed assistance for others.

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  • Berrien County Historical Association

    It is the mission of the Berrien County Historical Association to collect and preserve artifacts related to Berrien County history through exhibits, publications, research activities, educational opportunities, and community outreach programs.

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  • Buchanan Area Chamber of Commerce

    For over 60 years, the Buchanan Area Chamber of Commerce has welcomed businesses, residents, and visitors to a community that is proud of its history and excited about its future. The Chamber is a catalyst for building a strong sense of community by sponsoring major events that bring people together. It encourages economic growth and industry innovation by providing its members with a variety of business resources.

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  • Buchanan Area Ministerial Association

    This group is made of different churches in Buchanan. This page is a great way to stay up to date on different events BAMA is hosting, but more importantly it is a great way to see how God is moving in Buchanan.

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  • Buchanan-Galien Lions Club

    Buchanan-Galien Lion’s Club is a part of Lion’s Club International, the world’s largest service club organization with 1.4 million members in 46,000 clubs in 192 countries and geographical areas. Lions are men and women who volunteer their time to humanitarian causes. Lions extend their commitment beyond sight conservation through countless local efforts that include youth outreach programs, improving the environment, building homes for the disabled, and, through their foundation, provide disaster relief around the world.

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  • Buchanan Mason's Lodge No. 68

    Chartered on 01/13/1854 by the Grand Lodge of Michigan, Buchanan Lodge #68 F. & A.M., is a Masonic Lodge in Buchanan, Michigan. Buchanan #68 is part of District #040 (2020).

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  • Buchanan Preservation Society

    The Buchanan Preservation Society works to protect and preserve residential, commercial, and industrial neighborhoods and their environments, including specific buildings and structures, while maintaining historic and genealogical records, objects and archives.

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  • Buchanan Scarecrow Charities

    Non-Profit Organization serving the Buchanan community. During the fall season, volunteers from the area create scarecrows to decorate the downtown business area. All profits remain local and benefit the Buchanan community.

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  • City of Buchanan

    Buchanan is a community of neighbors continuing the diligence and cooperation that helped to pioneer the area in the mid-1800’s to build rich recreational, educational and religious opportunities while promoting the growth of businesses and community services.

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  • Friends of Oak Ridge Cemetery

    Friends of Oak Ridge Cemetery was formed in 2003 with the primary objective of cleaning and repairing grave stones and monuments in the old part of the cemetery, and a more general objective of ‘Preserving Our Heritage.’ Our index to burials is now available on the Local History Room page on the Buchanan District Library's web site.

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  • Greater Niles Chamber of Commerce

    The Greater Niles Chamber of Commerce has been a part of the greater Niles region since 1919. The Greater Niles Chamber works to foster a diverse and thriving business community through business education, business advocacy, economic development, and through a general focus on the success and growth of industry, trade, civic activities, publicity, and public relations for the greater Niles area.

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  • Kinexus

    Think of us as a hub of change agents that connect people, investments, and organizations with strategies and services that make our region a great place to live, work, and play. Our nonprofit pinpoints challenges and issues that keep our region from thriving, and addresses gaps in workforce, community and business development. We work collaboratively with regional organizations to maximize investments that contribute to our economic growth.

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  • L.A.D.D, Inc.

    Living Alternatives for the Developmentally Disabled Inc. LADD uses a “whole person” person centered approach to services; we provide coordination of care and address the physical, mental, and spiritual needs of the individuals we support! Our Direct Care Professionals build relationships with each person supported and are trained to give them the supports they need.

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  • Michigan Gateway Community Foundation

    MGCF is the community foundation for south Berrien and Cass counties. The Foundation administers a permanent endowment with a variety of giving opportunities for donors and agencies. To serve its donors' interests, the Foundation uses its resources to anticipate and address the charitable needs in our communities.

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  • Miss Buchanan, Inc.

    Miss Buchanan Inc. was started in 1978. Every December, Miss Buchanan Inc. holds a pageant where young ladies compete for the title of Miss Buchanan and her Court of Honor. Through her year of service as Miss Buchanan, she gets opportunities to attend local community events, receives scholarship money, and represents her community in the Miss Blossomtime pageant.

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  • Niles Buchanan Meals on Wheels

    Meals on Wheels is a non-profit organization that has been in the Niles-Buchanan area for decades. We deliver two meals a day to the door of individuals who are, for a variety of reasons, unable to make their own healthy meals. The cost is $5.00 a day. Meals can be started or stopped at any time.

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  • One Buchanan

    Our mission is to advance Buchanan as a city that welcomes and cares for all people irrespective of race, ethnicity, religion, gender or sexual orientation. One Buchanan was founded in 2016 with particular concern for those who have experienced discrimination or exclusion. One Buchanan is committed to strengthening the city as a place of belonging, a hallmark of the American dream of diversity and inclusion.

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  • PACE of Southwest Michigan

    PACE is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly. We provide medical, therapeutic and social care and support to allow people who qualify for nursing home level of care to stay safely in their homes with our help. Our services are provided at no cost to those who qualify and who have Medicaid and Medicare.

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  • Redbud Area Ministries (RAM)

    Our missions is to demonstrate the love of Christ by distributing food, clothing, household items and limited financial assistance to those in need within our community. Utility Shut-off Assistance for residents of Buchanan and Galien School District areas.

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  • Salvation Army

    Wherever there is a need in South East Berrien and Cass Counties, you'll find the Salvation Army. Find out how you can help.

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  • Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber

    Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber is a member-driven organization encouraging the growth of business through networking, advocacy, visibility and benefits for all of our members.

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  • United Way of Southwest Michigan

    United Way of Southwest Michigan is part of a national network of more than 1,300 locally governed organizations that work to create lasting positive changes in communities and people’s lives. Building on more than a century of service as the nation’s preeminent community-based fundraiser, United Way engages the community to identify the underlying causes of the most significant local issues, develops strategies and pulls together financial and human resources to address them, and measures the results.

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