In an effort to make a difference in their communities, Peebles stores across the country partnered with local non-profits to help raise needed dollars. The Women’s Resource Center of Northern Michigan (WRCNM) was the recipient of dollars raised during the Petoskey Pebbles store “30 Days of Giving” in March. Traci Oosterhouse, who manages the local Peebles store, said they raised more than $1300 for the WRCNM. She pointed out that all Peebles stores combined, raised a total of $891,295 that will be dispersed to more than 700 organizations nationwide. Pictured during a brief update on the 30 Days of Giving campaign are (from left) Gail Kloss, WRCNM chief operating officer; Jan Mancinelli, WRCNM executive director; and Traci Oosterhouse, Petoskey Peebles manager.

The WRCNM provides essential programs and services to women, children and individuals in Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet and Otsego counties such as a 24-hour crisis and information line, Safe Home and support/advocacy services for domestic abuse survivors and their children, sexual assault services, child abuse and child sexual assault services, counseling, educational and employment services, preschool and childcare services and community playgroups. For more information, contact the WRCNM administrative office at (231) 347-0067.