Nonprofits Lifting Michiganders Out of Poverty Can Apply for MI Impact Grants
The MI Impact Grant program supports Gov. Whitmer’s MI New Economy plan that set a goal of lifting 100,000 families out of working poverty during the next five years.
How Oakland and Wayne Compare with Other Million+ Population Counties Across Country
I thought it would be interesting to look at a number of demographic variables and see how Oakland, and Wayne, measure up against their peers.
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.
Pads, Tampons, Etc Wanted for Holly ACTS Helping Women Period Drive
Donations of pads, tampons, menstrual cups, and new underwear will benefit Holly High School Student Pantry, Holly Middle School Office, Holly Twp Library Pantry, and LaCasa Women’s Shelter.
Lack of Affordable Housing Impacts throughout Oakland County
Lack of Affordable Housing Impacts throughout Oakland County (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 27, 2018) Troy, MI- As rental prices continue to increase throughout Oakland County, so too are the problems associated with homelessness and housing instability. A panel of leaders from various organizations met Nov. 14 in Troy to look at the scope of…
Survey About Food Access Launched for Oakland County Residents
Survey About Food Access Launched for Oakland County Residents (OCFPC, Feb. 2, 208) The Oakland County Food Policy Council (OCFPC) has launched a county-wide Food System Assessment Survey to gather information about healthy eating habits in Oakland County. The results from this survey will be used to inform a plan to improve access to healthy food…
HUD Report Looks at Homelessness Decline in Michigan, Nationwide Stats
HUD Report Looks at Homelessness Decline in Michigan, Nationwide Stats CHICAGO – Homelessness declined in Michigan according to the latest national estimate by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). While overall homelessness slightly increased nationally, HUD’s 2017 Annual Homeless Assessment Report to Congress found the follow regarding homelessness across Michigan: In Michigan,…
FernCare Receives Metro Health Foundation Grant
FernCare Receives Metro Health Foundation Grant (FernCare Free Health Clinic, June 25, 2016) The Metro Health Foundation has awarded FernCare a one year grant of $9,000.00 to support enrollment assistance in either the Affordable Care Act Insurance Exchange or Healthy Michigan/Medicaid. This assistance will be offered, not only to FernCare patients, but to anyone in…
Baskets Full of Love Go to Hazel Park Schools Families
Baskets Full of Love Go to Hazel Park Schools Families (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 16, 2014) “It’s not how much we give, but how much love we put into giving.” The quote by Mother Theresa also described the feeling Hazel Park resident and active volunteer Barbra Winter had when helping people from multiple community groups…