Welcome to Northern Michigan Veterans Haven
Welcome to Northern Michigan Veterans Haven!
Northern Michigan Veterans Haven is a Michigan-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded by retired U.S. Army veteran Scott Lucas and a dedicated group of fellow veterans.
Our mission is to create a peaceful destination in Northern Michigan where veterans and their families can relax, reconnect, and create lasting memories together.
We are still in the early stages of building this vision, but every donation, volunteer, shared post, and Founding Supporter brings us one step closer to creating a place veterans can truly call home.
Meet Our Founder
My Story
Scott Lucas, Retired U.S. Army Sergeant First Class (E-7)
I served in the United States Army and later in the Michigan Army National Guard. Like many veterans, my toughest battles began after I came home.
Following my military service, I faced chronic pain, dependence on prescription pain medication, years of blackout seizures, and ultimately the loss of my civilian career. During that time, I experienced the hopelessness that far too many veterans know all too well.
But my story didn't end there.
Those experiences inspired me, along with a dedicated group of fellow veterans, to create Northern Michigan Veterans Haven—a place where veterans and their families can reconnect, find community, and create lasting memories together.
Today, we are still in the early stages of building this vision, but we are committed to seeing it through. With the support of our community, donors, volunteers, and fellow veterans, we believe we can build a place that future generations of veterans will proudly call home.
Current Campaigns & Events
Support Us Today
Join Us for Our 1st Annual Charity Golf Outing
Northern Michigan Veterans Haven invites you to join us for our 1st Annual Charity Golf Outing at
Lakewood on the Green in Cadillac on
Sunday, September 27, 2026.
Gather a foursome and enjoy a great day of golf while helping support our mission to create a peaceful retreat for veterans and their families in Northern Michigan.
Tournament Highlights
- Four-person best ball scramble
- Bag lunch at the turn
- Steak dinner following golf
- Hole proxies
- 19th Hole Putting Contest
- 50/50 raffle
- Silent auction
Registration
$300 per team | $75 per player
Pre-registration deadline: September 19, 2026
Become a Hole Sponsor
Businesses, organizations, and individuals can support the outing with a $100 Hole Sponsorship. It's a great way to support Michigan veterans while showing your community's commitment to those who served.
Questions, registration, or sponsorships:
golf@nmvh.org
Every team, sponsor, donor, and volunteer helps move Northern Michigan Veterans Haven one step closer to making our long-term vision a reality.
Help Build Northern Michigan Veterans Haven
Northern Michigan Veterans Haven is excited to host our inaugural Charity Auction in support of our mission to build a peaceful retreat for veterans and their families in Northern Michigan.
We're currently seeking:
- 🎁 Auction item donations
- 🏢 Business sponsors
- 🤝 Event volunteers
- 💙 Community partners
Every donated item, sponsorship, and winning bid helps move our vision forward.
What You Can Expect
- Gift baskets
- Outdoor gear
- Collectibles
- Memorabilia
- Unique experiences
- And much more!
Want to Get Involved?
Whether you choose to donate, volunteer, sponsor an event, share our mission on social media, or simply tell a friend about Northern Michigan Veterans Haven, every act of support helps build our future.
Our Mission
Every Stage Builds the Next
Northern Michigan Veterans Haven is growing one step at a time. Every milestone we achieve strengthens our organization and creates new opportunities to serve veterans and their families throughout Northern Michigan.
Every Donation Helps Us:
• 🏕️ Build community support and public awareness
• 🤝 Demonstrate successful fundraising and responsible stewardship
• 🏛️ Strengthen applications for government and foundation grants
• 🇺🇸 Earn the confidence of corporate sponsors and major donors
• 🌲 Expand future programs, property, and services for veterans and their families
Every milestone opens the door to the next opportunity.
Building Momentum
As our organization grows, so does our ability to attract larger grants, major corporate partnerships, and long-term investments that help turn our vision into reality.
Together, we're building more than a retreat—we're building a lasting legacy for generations of veterans and their families.