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Local Community Involvement
Branch County Humane Society
It is our mission to provide humane care and treatment for all animals needing protection in Branch County, to promote enforcement of laws enacted for the protection of all animals, to educate the public regarding animal safety issues, and promote the importance of spaying and neutering to control the unwanted pet population.
The Humane Society of Branch County was organized in 1973 by Debbie Brooks. It was incorporated as a non profit organization in 1974. In 1976, a temporary shelter was set up at Coldwater Lake. That winter the Society sold Christmas trees to raise money for a Mobile Animal Rescue Unit. A donation from George Jewel aided the group’s financial goal for a pole building. It opened at the current location in spring 1979. The land was donated by Oral (Bud) & Ida Mae Stetler. As recently as March 2001, the shelter was in danger of closing.
We are a no-kill, non-profit organization. We do not receive any city, county, or state funding. Our facility is run thanks to donations, bequests, grants, fund raising projects and a group of fine dedicated, caring volunteers. Plans are underway for additional building construction to better meet the need for pet housing.
The Michigan Rally has donated food and supplies to support the Branch County Humane Society.
Local Community Involvement
Laura's Place
Laura’s Place, located in Coldwater MI is named in honor of the life of Laura Breitner. This facility was built in 2001 to provide safe and affordable housing to low-income Domestic and Sexual Violence survivors. Laura’s Place creates a unique supportive environment where residents can support each other’s healing and access case management services. These services are able to help Domestic and Sexual Violence survivors regain control of their financial situation, rebuild their life based upon a strong and stable foundation, and provide opportunities for their children to learn behaviors that can break the cycle.
The Michigan Rally has donated blankets, food and supplies to support Laura's Place mission.
National Police Week
The Michigan Rally is normally held during National Police week.
What is National Police Week?
In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others.
National Police Week is a collaborative effort of many organizations dedicated to honoring America’s law enforcement community.
What has the Michigan Rally done for National Police Week?
The Michigan Rally supports local first responders in the area. With events coordinated by the Grand Design Impact Team, we have had a K9 Demonstration & supported the Branch County K9 Team, made law enforcement survival kits, and raised scholarship funds for Coldwater grads who are wanting to peruse a career in law enforcement or fire fighting.
