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COVID-19 & The Salvation Army of Livingston County
Livingston County, MI:The Salvation Army of Livingston County takes very seriously our call to "meet human needs". Throughout the past week we have implemented new programs, policies and procedures to ensure that our community needs are taken care of all while ensuring the safety of our staff and volunteers.The Salvation Army community corps center/social services building is closed to the public. All persons entering the building must have an appointment.We will continue all current Social Service
LACASA Press Release COVID-19 Response
LACASA Center Expands COVID-19 Protective Initiatives LACASA Center announces an expanded series of preventative initiatives as it responds to the threat of COVID-19. While victims and survivors of abuse will continue to have 24-hour access to immediate assistance, LACASA’s administrative offices are closed to the general public until further notice. The locally-based, independent nonprofit employs more than 70 staff members and provides numerous around-the-clock services for victims of child abuse,
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DTE Energy Assistance Policies and Programs during COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
DTE Energy’s number one priority is the health and safety of our employees and customers. We make every effort, every day, to ensure we deliver reliable energy to our more than 3 million customers. And we have well-established processes that provide financial assistance to hundreds of thousands of customers who, at times, need help to ensure their energy delivery is uninterrupted. In the face of this global coronavirus pandemic, we are on high alert to help those customers whose lives are being disrupted.
MCC MOTT Eats Food Pantry to continue serving students
(FLINT, Mich., March 19, 2020) – Mott Community College (MCC) is providing food support to students experiencing food insecurity during the Coronavirus crisis through the on-campus Mott Eats Food Pantry. Mott Eats is open for grab and go prepackaged food bags from Noon to 2 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, in the Mott Memorial Building, room 2111. Students who are in need of food and are unable to visit Mott Eats should call Dinah Schaller, Coordinator of the Lenore Croudy
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Livingston County United Way seeking donations for Community COVID-19 Relief Fund
Livingston County United Way seeking donations for Community COVID-19 Relief FundDONATION LINK After emergency meetings were held with local nonprofit partners on Friday, March 13th, Livingston County United Way (LCUW) created a Community COVID-19 Relief fund. “We need to help families weather this crisis. But we can’t do it without your support”, said Anne Rennie, Executive Director of Livingston County United Way. 100% of the funds raised will go toward helping local nonprofit agencies meet the basic
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Governor Whitmer Expands Unemployment Benefits for Michigan Workers
LANSING, Mich. -- Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-10 to temporarily expand eligibility for unemployment benefits. This executive order is effective immediately and until Tuesday, April 14 at 11:59pm. Under the governor’s order, unemployment benefits would be extended to: Workers who have an unanticipated family care responsibility, including those who have childcare responsibilities due to school closures, or those who are forced to care for loved ones who become
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COMCAST ANNOUNCES COMPREHENSIVE COVID-19 RESPONSE TO HELP KEEP AMERICANS CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET
March 13, 2020 – On the heels of offering new, low-income Internet Essentials customers two months of free internet and raising the speed of that program’s service to 25/3 Mbps, Comcast today announced additional steps to help ensure people stay connected to the internet as more schools suspend classes and companies encourage employees to work from home due to the Coronavirus. “During this extraordinary time, it is vital that as many Americans as possible stay connected to the internet – for education,
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Community Celebrated at Annual Spirit of the Community Breakfast
On March 12th, over two hundred and fifty attendees gathered to celebrate the work of Livingston County United Way and its commitment to making our community a great place for everyone. Brian Jonckheere, Livingston County Drain Commissioner and current United Way Board President kicked off the annual meeting by welcoming newly elected board members; Barbara Walker of Hartland Insurance Agency, Inc., and Stephanie Dunn of Asahi Kasei Plastics North America.This year’s “Gearing up for Change” skit featured
LACASA to OfferChild Abuse Prevention Events in April
LACASA to Offer Child Abuse Prevention Events in April This April, LACASA Center’s Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Council hopes to reach all members of the Livingston County community with its message about how everyone who lives and works here can be a part of the movement to stand up for children and prevent child abuse and neglect. The CAP Council will host its annual “Plant a Pinwheel Celebration” event Wednesday, April 8, 2020, to launch CAP Month in Livingston County. Members of the community are
Richards Electric (now D.R. Electric) has been a family owned business for 100 years.
William Owen Richards (always called Will or W.O.) started his business life on his Latson Road farm in Howell, Michigan. In 1920, he produced Farm Electrification by using his windmill (originally used to pump water), to charge up wet batteries which ran the lighting system for the farm. He marketed this system and traveled from farm to farm delivering batteries which provided their electric service. By 1925, W.O. Richards opened up his store in Howell, Michigan. Richards Electric sold farm
Armor Protective Packaging® Partners with B’laster® Corporation on Metal Rescue Rust Remover and Dry
Armor Protective Packaging® the maker of Metal Rescue® Rust Remover and Dry Coat™ Rust Preventative has joined forces with the B’laster Corporation the maker of lubricants, greases and the #1 selling penetrant PB B’laster. The two have come together to transition the consumer sales of Metal Rescue and Dry Coat to the B’laster brand and its distribution channels. Previously, ARMOR sold both product lines through its now-retired consumer brand Workshop Hero™ -- established in 2009. The brand grew steadily
19th Annual DAY OF CARING Announces Exciting Changes to the this Year’s Event
For the first time, Livingston County United Way’s Day of Caring will be held in June this year. This is the largest one-day community service event. One day. One Community. Amazing Results. The Day of Caring, in its 19th year, has some exciting changes! As school calendars have moved start dates earlier in August, the event date has been moved to Wednesday, June 17 to allow community volunteers the opportunity to participate prior to the start of the busy summer travel season. In addition to the new
