by Laurie Sternberg | Feb 15, 2019 | Car Repair, Emergency Assistance, Spotlight, Volunteer & Staff News
We’ve been through the ringer with one client, who received a car from us only to have a part go bad that was recalled in other models. Our caseworker, Ola Saad, got to work and managed to put together a financial package with other agencies in the community to...
by Laurie Sternberg | Jan 31, 2019 | Community Needs, Resources, Spotlight, Volunteer & Staff News
Do you want to volunteer in a way that makes a direct impact? Do you want to talk to people in need directly, listen to them and be able to take an action that can really be of help? Do you want to volunteer in a friendly environment where other volunteers and staff...
by Laurie Sternberg | Jan 10, 2019 | Donors, Grants Received, Spotlight, Thank You, Thankfulness Thursday
The Comerica Charitable Foundation recently awarded us a $5,000 grant for our Circles children’s program!
by Laurie Sternberg | Jan 4, 2019 | Car Repair, Cars, Community Needs, Emergency Assistance, Spotlight
Our Direct Assistance Helpline — utility prevention, car repair assistance, etc. — has new extended hours. It will now be open 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, Monday through Friday. It is our hope that this will give people a bigger window in which to call us. Note:...
by Laurie Sternberg | Dec 18, 2018 | Client Profiles, Emergency Assistance, Spotlight
Hey, just wanted to share this with you guys. Your generosity helped me with $200 of the $300 cost for the tires and allowed me to pass the Lyft inspection. This allows me to have another reliable form of income. I am very thankful for your help. ~ Ramone
by Laurie Sternberg | Nov 13, 2018 | Circles, Client Profiles, Events, Spotlight
Today a community of families came together together to celebrate a graduation: 14 Circles Leaders (low-income heads of households) completed a 14-week training course as part of the Circles program. The training included courses on a variety of topics, including...
