Our Program Manager Bill Bryan was quoted in an article about Washtenaw County veterans struggling to find affordable housing: “We have this abundance of resources available in Washtenaw County, but … Learn More
M-SPAN hosted the annual Buddy-to-Buddy Program Volunteer Recognition Event on April 13, 2019 at the Doherty Hotel in Clare, MI. Program volunteers from around the state were recognized and celebrated … Learn More
The Midland Daily News published a front-page story about how Buddy-to-Buddy volunteer Fred Honerkamp helped a disabled veteran get a recumbent bike that he plans to use to stay active with … Learn More
Thanks to Buddy-to-Buddy volunteers Ron Springer and Cliff Tholen, an Army soldier was able to find a new, better job that accommodated their military responsibilities. The service member connected with … Learn More
Buddy-to-Buddy was featured in a Michigan Impact video and story for its “This Is Michigan: Stories of Our State” series. Multiple program volunteers and staff were interviewed and included in … Learn More
The Buddy-to-Buddy 2018 Year in Review report is ready! Many thanks to the outstanding volunteer veterans who are the heart and soul of the program and who made 2018 an … Learn More
Buddy-to-Buddy and M-SPAN’s four other programs are featured on pages 23-24 of the University of Michigan Depression Center’s annual IMPACT Report. Read the Report
Thanks to Buddy-to-Buddy volunteer Dick Overton, a grieving widow was able to ensure her Korean War veteran husband received Military Funeral Honors. Dick, a Marine Corps veteran, was contacted by … Learn More
Buddy-to-Buddy staff had the honor to participate in a very moving Veterans Day assembly at Pioneer Middle School in Plymouth. The only day each year that the entire student body … Learn More
Buddy-to-Buddy and M-SPAN’s other programs were profiled in a Michigan Medicine Headlines article. “A treatment program, no matter how good it is, will not work if the person won’t go,” … Learn More