Bergmann Center, Inc.

Bergmann Center, Inc. Is a Work Activity Center that provides daily living skills training and services for individuals that are Mentally and Physically challenged. Some of the services and classes provided are, Cooking classes, Job exploration, Garden club, Paid work opportunities, Job Coaching, Computer classes, Craft classes, Sewing classes, Exercise Classes, Etc. We also are very involved in the community, we go bowling, shopping, on overnight trips, go for walks, go to the movies, baseball games, garage sales, concerts, festivals, boating, color tours, Christmas light rides, etc. We also have two fund raising events every year that require lots of help. We have an Auction the first Sunday in May, and a Garage Sale in August. Both of these events are held to raise money for our trips, bowling and any other activities. We can use Volunteers for 1 hour up to several hours depending on the activity. If you are coming for a particular class, you may be needed for 1 hour to 1 1/2 hours.

The Mission of Bergmann Center, Inc. its to provide Services that Enable Mentally and Physically Challenged Individuals to become Active Involved Members of the Community. Bergmann Center Began several years ago, when parents of 5 area children with mental disabilities formed a day care program known as "The Charlevoix Association for Retarded Children". A women by the name of Lillian Bergmann played a major role in this program from 1957 -1965 serving as their teacher. In 1965 Lillian Bergmann and her Husband Robert opened a work activity center in their home for three adults. In 1967 The Bergmann's home outgrew and they moved to another building. In 1973 the name of the activity center was changed to Bergmann Center honoring Lillian Bergmann for her many years of service to the program. In 1980 Bergmann Center outgrew their location again, and was relocated to where Bergmann Center is now. Today Bergmann Center continues to provide quality services and educate the community to meet the changing needs of adults with developmental disabilities and/or mental illness in Northern Michigan