A mother keeps her promise by helping thousands

By SHANDRA MARTINEZ
Photos THE ALPENA NEWS
For 26 years, Friends Together has been there for people who are battling cancer, whether that means providing transportation to medical appointments or finding a place where they can talk about their experiences.
December/January Michigan Retailer online

The December 2021/January 2022 issue of the Michigan Retailer is now online. You’ll find member highlights on:
- Winter slips, trips, and falls safety tips
- Alpena’s Friends Together nonprofit: a mother keeps her promise by helping others
- Vocational Independence Program (VIP): how the pandemic shifted the focus of the Flint non-profit
- Creative ways to involve your business in your local community
- A highlight on English Gardens,
Bivouac celebrates 50 years and counting

In a city known for its world-class institutions, the Ann Arbor retailer is a destination that has served generations of customers.
By SHANDRA MARTINEZ
Photos STEVE JESSMORE
In a Michigan city known for its world-class educational institutions,