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Up to $1,500 Available for Low Income Residents to Help with Water Bills at April 14 OLHSA Event

Auburn Hills, Bingham Farms, Bloomfield Area Communities, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Highland Twp., Keego Harbor, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Madison Hts., Oxford, Pontiac, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher April 1, 2023

Water Assistance Day will take place on Friday, April 14 from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Oakland County Health Department headquarters

Up to $1,500 Available for Low Income Residents to Help with Water Bills at April 14 OLHSA Event

Auburn Hills, Bingham Farms, Bloomfield Area Communities, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Highland Twp., Keego Harbor, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Madison Hts., Oxford, Pontiac, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher March 19, 2023

Water Assistance Day will take place on Friday, April 14 from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Oakland County Health Department headquarters

Oakland and Macomb Residents Impacted by Flooding in June May Qualify for Benefits

All Stories, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Franklin, Hazel Park, Holly, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Novi, Oak ParkBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher November 1, 2021

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) will accept in-person applications during specified hours on six days at locations in each of the two counties beginning Wednesday, Nov. 3.

Small Businesses Can Apply for MIOSHA Grants

All Stories, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Madison Hts., Milford, Novi, Oak Park, Orchard Lake, Royal Oak, SouthfieldBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher October 15, 2021

MIOSHA’s goal is to help more Michigan companies step up to enhance their workplace safety and health programs

Ferndale Joins Neighboring Cities in Banning Source of Income Discrimination

All Stories, Berkley, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Madison Hts., Oak Park, Royal Oak, TroyBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher August 11, 2021

In an increasing number of communities, landlords can no longer legally refuse to rent to someone because of how they pay their rent, including veteran’s benefits, court ordered payments, and voucher programs.

As Eviction Moratorium Expires, CHN Ready w/ Emergency Rental Assistance

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clawson, Commerce Twp., Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Northville, Novi, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Sylvan Lake, Troy, White Lake TownshipBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher July 26, 2021

Currently, there is $61 million in financial assistance available in Oakland County for rent and utilities.

County Partners with Honor Health to Open Affordable Health Care Clinics

All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher May 18, 2021

“Residents will be able to access a variety of prevention services, healthcare and social service assistance.”

Matching Funds Help Three Royal Oak Groups Fight Hunger

All Stories, Royal OakBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher April 26, 2021

“This campaign immediately put food into the homes of people who are out of work and living with daily hunger.”

Rent, Mortgage and Utility Relief Grants Available for Oakland County Residents

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher July 6, 2020

The county Board of Commissioners approved a $5 million allocation from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act last week to fund the program. An additional $3.1 million comes from the federal community development block grants.

Pantry is Low: Lighthouse of Oakland County seeks Donations

All Stories, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Pontiac, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher February 23, 2016

Pantry is Low: Lighthouse of Oakland County seeks Donations (compiled, Feb. 23, 2016) Clarkston, MI – Did you know… Lighthouse’s Food Pantry is the only food pantry in Oakland County that is open 5 days a week and services all of Oakland County? Each month – an average of 850 families, more than 1,400 individuals,…

OLHSA sells Ferndale Building

All Stories, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher November 17, 2012

“The old building just wasn’t the best fit for us, but we can now focus on our strong community partnerships as a tool to better serve our community. Together we can look forward to what that future will bring.”