UPCAP Employee Directory
Consumer ServicesMichigan, United States51-200 Employees
UPCAP, the Upper Peninsula Commission for Area Progress, is a tax-exempt regional organization based in So. Escanaba, Michigan, established in 1961. It operates within the consumer services sector, focusing on the development, coordination, and provision of human, social, and community resources across the 15 counties of the Upper Peninsula. As designated in 1974 as the Region XI Area Agency on Aging, UPCAP serves older adults by advocating for their needs and delivering services in the region. The organization targets residents of the Upper Peninsula and caregivers, aiming to address community resource gaps and support aging populations through a structured network of programs and partnerships. In recent years, UPCAP has engaged in activities such as organizing rural veteran health forums and expanding collaborative initiatives with other aging and community service organizations, reflecting its role in regional service delivery and program development.