
Community-Based Effort to Help Veterans in Northern Michigan
Veterans in Crisis (VIC) is a volunteer-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit created to address the urgent needs of veterans across Northern Michigan and the eastern Upper Peninsula.
Since 2016, VIC has successfully provided assistance to veterans facing a wide range of crises. From unexpected out-of-pocket medical expenses, to essential home repair – VIC has been there to help.
To qualify for assistance, an armed service veteran of any era need only to have been released from active duty or retired from the National Guard. VIC does not observe the Veterans Administration’s “peacetime” or “wartime” service periods, or apply a subjective combat service standard. If a veteran served honorably, we can help.
Our Difference

VIC Board of Directors
The Veterans in Crisis Board of Directors prides itself on responding to a veteran’s needs in the shortest time possible – in some cases releasing funds to address a crisis on the very same day.
The Board of Directors is comprised of a team of professionals from all walks of life within the Northern Michigan community. The diverse backgrounds and mix of veterans provides a unique opprtunity to problem solve and rely on connections within the community to provide aid and resources to veterans.
Dave Pistor
Chairman
Charles Hamlyn
Vice-Chair/Secretary
Chris Warren
Treasurer
Jim Sanborn
Board Member
Chad Brown
Board Member
Tim Brick
Board Member
Rob Donnell
Board Member
Art Forster
Board Member
Brad Mackler
Board Member
Greg Tarrant
Board Member
Shelly Murphy
Board Member