Savvy Savers Program Offers Incentive to Those Taking Virtual Financial Education Class
“Our program is designed to get everyone into the mindset of saving regularly and we hope this incentive will be an added encouragement to come to our meetings,”
MML Foundation Accepting Applications for Bridge Builders Microgrants
Projects must occur in a Michigan Municipal League member community. League member communities include nearly every city and village, as well as multiple urban townships in Michigan.
Ferndale Community Foundation and Ferndale Pride Award Grants to Several Groups
The Ferndale Community Foundation and Ferndale Pride recently awarded over $29,000 in grants to various community groups and organizations.
Six Week Program Provides Financial Education, Potential Money Towards Debt or Home Ownership
We are hoping to enroll struggling metro Detroit low-income families to finally help them get control of their finances, improve their credit scores and, eventually, be able to own their own home
Students in Oakland County Invited to Enter Financial Empowerment Arts Contest
The arts contest is open to all Oakland County public high school students and entries must be submitted by March 17, 2023, at 4 p.m. through the Oakland County Treasurer’s Office website.
Students in Oakland County Invited to Enter Financial Empowerment Arts Contest
The arts contest is open to all Oakland County public high school students and entries must be submitted by March 17, 2023, at 4 p.m. through the Oakland County Treasurer’s Office website.
Youth in Foster System May Qualify for a Fostering Futures Scholarship
“Those who have experienced foster care typically don’t have the support systems in place to assist with college costs. Every dollar helps create opportunities for our youth who have experienced foster care.”
Tools for Financial Empowerment? Oakland County’s Got a Center For That
While each financial case that the Financial Empowerment Center has is unique, the center maintains the common goal to provide the appropriate resources for people to meet their goals.
State Treasury Urges People to Check Website for Unclaimed Property and Cash
Individuals are encouraged to search their name, a maiden name, or the name of a business or nonprofit. The search is free.
Healthcare, Building Workforce Among Priorities in Proposed County Budget
Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter presented his balanced three-year budget recommendation to the Board of Commissioners Thursday evening.
Veterans in Oakland County Invited to Apply for COVID Assistance Grants
The grants can be used for eligible food, utility, property taxes and personal care expenses.
CNS Healthcare Awarded $4 Million Grant to Support Mental Health Services
CNS Healthcare has offices in Detroit, Novi, Waterford, Pontiac and Southfield.
Entrepreneurs Invited to Bid on County Contracts, Use Business Resources
Entrepreneurs Invited to Bid on County Contracts, Use Business Resources (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 10, 2017) Waterford, MI – Oakland County is open for business and a workshop Wednesday shared the multiple ways that county government can help local businesses succeed. From helping people get into the system for County contracts, to sharing free and…
Madison District Public Schools fund for kids honors wrestler’s legacy
Madison District Public Schools fund for kids honors wrestler’s legacy (Joni Hubred, June 7, 2017) Madison Heights, MI – Madison District Public Schools has a dream, that every child who graduates will have the opportunity to attend the college or career training school of their choice. To help all families, particularly those who…
Madison District Public Schools fund for kids honors wrestler’s legacy
Madison District Public Schools fund for kids honors wrestler’s legacy (Joni Hubred, June 7, 2017) Madison Heights, MI – Madison District Public Schools has a dream, that every child who graduates will have the opportunity to attend the college or career training school of their choice. To help all families, particularly those who…
Students Can Apply for Scholarship through Oakland County Republicans
Students Can Apply for Scholarship through Oakland County Republicans (OCRP, April 23, 2017) The Oakland County Republican Party is excited to announce we are extending the deadline for our 2017 Lincoln Scholarship Program until May 15th. Scholarship Information Students may submit an essay of up to 1000 words, video, or other creative work on the…
Ferndale Community Foundation Awards Grants to Local Groups
Ferndale Community Foundation Awards Grants to Local Groups (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 8, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Several community projects are getting a boost in funding thanks to grants given by the Ferndale Community Foundation. The grants were announced at the July 25 City Council meeting (sorry we got behind due to the elections), with…
College-Bound Seniors in Oakland County Can Apply for Robert A. Schuele Scholarship
College-Bound Seniors in Oakland County Can Apply for Robert A. Schuele Scholarship (Compiled, March 16, 2016) Royal Oak, MI – High School Seniors throughout Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb Counties are invited to apply for the Robert A. Schuele Scholarship through Boys and Girls Club of Oakland and Macomb Counties. The scholarship provides one recipient with…
Sheriff Warns of Fake IRS and Jury Duty Calls
Sheriff Warns of Fake IRS and Jury Duty Calls (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Jan. 28, 2016) INCIDENT: 10:15 hrs. – Jan. 27, 2016 – Springfield Township – Phone Scam / Impersonating a Deputy – #16-14204 SUMMARY: The Springfield Township Substation received a phone call from a resident stating that a “Captain Watson” from the Oakland…
Protesters Urge Word of Faith Church Not to Drill in Southfield (video)
Protesters Urge Word of Faith Church Not to Drill in Southfield (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 17, 2016) Southfield, MI – As hundreds of parishioners flocked to the Word of Faith Church at 9 Mile and Evergreen they drove past groups of protesters huddling in the cold, urging them not to move forward with plans…