Lenawee Conservation District

Vista Maria, founded in 1883, is a nonprofit community-based organization that provides support programs and treatment services to women suffering from emotional trauma, mental disorders, substance abuse and physiological issues. The services offered by the organization include independent and assisted living, recovery programs, family and individual therapies, foster care, nutrition counseling, vocational training, and assistance with job placement. It offers special classes on personality development, communication skills, and educational assessment and planning. It also conducts workshops and seminars on topics, such as self-esteem, conflict resolution, anger management, goal setting and drug use prevention. Vista Maria is located in Dearborn Heights, Mich.

The Nature Conservancy is a global organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends, operating in more than 80 countries and territories. Their mission focuses on tackling the dual threats of climate change and biodiversity loss, developing innovative solutions, and mobilizing local communities to protect vital ecosystems. Through various initiatives, The Nature Conservancy aims to avoid or sequester significant carbon emissions, safeguard habitats for communities at risk, and conserve extensive areas of both terrestrial and marine biodiversity. Their commitment to collaboration and community leadership strengthens their impact on preserving the natural world for future generations. Generated from the website

Michigan Milk Producers Association is a member owned and operated dairy cooperative serving almost 2,700 farmers in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Wisconsin. MMPA markets approximately 3 billion pounds of milk annually. Its customers include Kraft, Ross Laboratories, Beatrice/Hunt-Wesson, Yoplait, Nestles, and Edy s Ice Cream. Headquartered in Novi, Mich., the company owns two processing plants that are used to store and keep excess supply from reaching the market. Founded in 1916, MMPA milk is sold to milk bottlers, national cheese manufacturers. The milk is also used by the cooperatives to produce butter, nonfat dry milk and condensed milk. MMPA maintains its own laboratory at the headquarters facility.