Decade’s Worth of Data Shows Trends of Homelessness, Impact of Programming
The count is tied to federal funding that helps pay for permanent supportive housing, rapid rehousing and transitional housing.
OCHN Provides Mental Health Toolkits to Schools Across Oakland County
For additional mental health and substance use prevention resources, please visit oaklandchn.org
June 16 – Small Business Boot Camp for Veterans
TOPICS INCLUDE:
• How to start a business and writing a business plan
• Marketing your business
• Resources for hiring Veterans
• Business finance 101 and gaining access to capital
• Small business Resources for veterans
• Gaining certification as a Veteran-owned business
• …And more!
Dec 16 – Oakland County Veterans Resource Fair in Madison Heights
Representatives will be onsite to serve all veterans, active duty, guard and reserves, and their families with these resources:
Dec 7, 8 & 9 – Oakland County Mental Health Counseling & Resource Events
The Oakland Cares Mental Health Counseling & Resource Events will be in various locations to make it accessible to residents throughout the county.
42 Nonprofits Awarded Mental Health and Well-being Grants
“These organizations that provide mental health services to our residents are extremely valuable to our communities, and we were glad to have an opportunity to offer them this support.”
Nov 18-19 –Area Agency on Aging 1-B Hosting Listening Sessions about Senior Needs
“We want to hear about priorities and needs of older adults and caregivers in our community,” says Katie Wendel, director of Planning and Advocacy.
Berkley Shares Info, Gathers Data, About Storms and Flooding
Here are some steps you can take as a homeowner…
Ferndale Partners with Common Ground for Mental Health Followups
The City of Ferndale has announced a new collaboration between the Ferndale Police Department and Common Ground, Oakland County’s leading crisis services agency.
County Partners with Honor Health to Open Affordable Health Care Clinics
“Residents will be able to access a variety of prevention services, healthcare and social service assistance.”
Restaurant Rescue Plan Funding Available Soon, Registration Opens April 30
The American Rescue Plan Act established the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) to provide funding to help restaurants and other eligible businesses keep their doors open.
Royal Oak Based Nonprofit Offers Help to Returning Citizens after Incarceration
The Returning Hope to Returning Citizens initiative was launched in August 2020 and provides grants to individuals who have exited the criminal justice system and are working to successfully reintegrate into society.
CNS Healthcare Awarded $4 Million Grant to Support Mental Health Services
CNS Healthcare has offices in Detroit, Novi, Waterford, Pontiac and Southfield.
Summer Spark Website Helps Families Find Educational Events and Opportunities
Summer Spark Website Helps Families Find Educational Events and Opportunities (United Way for Southeastern Michigan, April 24, 2019) Summer Spark, a free online tool designed to help busy parents and caregivers find quality summer programs all in one place, has made it easier than ever to search for fun, engaging and educational activities and programs…
Baldwin Center Empowers People in Pontiac
Baldwin Center Empowers People in Pontiac (Vanessa Hamilton, April 4, 2019) Check out our “Get Involved Guide” for more stories about local organizations. Thank you to Bosco Lounge for sponsoring this series. Want to contribute a write up of a group you care about? Message editor@oc115.com with your idea. Pontiac, MI – “I never in…
Stuff to Know When it Snows
Stuff to Know When it Snows (C. Proxmire, Jan. 29, 2019) Oakland County, MI – Did you wake up to find your neighborhood covered over with a layer of sparkly white frozen precipitation and a Facebook feed full of various warnings, advisories, and complaints? Though it can be disconcerting, don’t worry. It’s called snow,…
Resources for Those in Need 2019
Resources for Those in Need 2019 Oakland County, MI – Here is a list of resources for shelter, food, medical care and more. This list will be updated if other resources are found. If you know of any please email editor@oc115.com. Shelter Welcome Inn—Covenant Presbyterian Church 21575 W Ten Mile Rd, Southfield 48075 (248) 677-8757.…
Churches Share the Love with Weeks of Food and Shelter
Churches Share the Love with Weeks of Food and Shelter (Rebecca Hammond, Jan. 15, 2018) Ferndale, MI – There are times when a church goes beyond being a house of worship and becomes a community project with multiple layers of service, need, and reward. The South Oakland Warming Center, which is an overnight shelter for…
How YOU can Help HAVEN Save People from Abuse
How YOU can Help HAVEN Save People from Abuse (HAVEN, Aug. 27, 2017) As a nonprofit, we rely on the generosity of others to help us carry out our efforts. It’s that effort, however big or small, that goes directly to helping survivors. Without it, shelter would not be provided, wounds would not be healed,…
Show Me the Money Day at YMCA to Teach about Finances Feb. 25
Show Me the Money Day at YMCA to Teach about Finances Feb. 25 (EVENT page) Royal Oak, MI – Community Housing Network (Troy) and Accounting Aid Society (Detroit) are pleased to announce that Show Me the Money Day will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the South…