Elder Law of Michigan has initiated a month-long volunteer campaign called “31 Days of Giving.” Starting December 1st, staff and volunteers from Elder Law of Michigan will venture out into the community and participate in one day of “giving,” and volunteer their time at a local organization every day in December. Audra Ellis, an Outreach Specialist at Elder Law of Michigan, came up with the … Continue reading What is “31 Days of Giving”?
Congratulations to MSG President President, Joan Ilardo, former MSG Board member Doug Chalgian, and Richard Ortega on being recently appointed by Governor Snyder to the Michigan Commission on Services to the Aging. The Michigan Commission on Services to the Aging is a 15-member board that advises the governor and legislature on the coordination and administration of state programs and changes to federal and state programs … Continue reading Congratulations to the Michigan Commission on Services to the Aging New Members!
Who doesn’t love a good discount especially after the holidays? Use your age as an asset and enjoy the good life without breaking the bank. We suggest you check with your local merchants to be sure they are honoring the discounts we’ve mentioned as the details may vary per location. Dining Out (We found information on these senior discounts here.) Fire Mountain Restaurant offers seniors … Continue reading Have Fun While Saving Money In and Around Michigan
Yesterday I had the opportunity to volunteer at two organizations who help meet the needs of seniors. In the morning I helped assemble 300 baskets for Ingham County TRIAD’s ‘No senior without Christmas’. Ingham County TRIAD is a partnership among law enforcement agencies, fire personnel, senior citizens, and community members which promotes elder quality of life through advocacy assistance, education and training. No Senior without … Continue reading 31 Days of Giving, Day Six: Ingham County TRIAD & Capital Area Community Services
On November 5th and 6th the Elder Law of Michigan’s Senior Advisory Council met via conference call to discuss opportunities for past, present, future clients, and other community members to engage with Elder Law of Michigan. Elder Law of Michigan established the Senior Advisory Council to bring together a mix of older adults and professionals across Michigan to provide insight on issues of concern to … Continue reading Elder Law of Michigan Senior Advisory Council
Yesterday I volunteered at the City Rescue Mission, dating and sorting canned goods. The City Rescue Mission serves about 150 meals to people each evening. Some of those individuals are at the women and children’s location, so those meals are prepared with the others at the East Michigan location and then transported in “hot boxes” to their center. They also serve breakfast and lunch, which … Continue reading 31 Days of Giving, Day Five: City Rescue Mission
My day of volunteering was at the Riverfront Housing Complex located on the Grand River in downtown Lansing. The complex houses more than 220 seniors and people with disabilities. I met Cindy Chapin, an employee of the Tri-County Office on Aging, who is the provider of on-site hot and cold meals for 60 plus residents. We started our morning by bringing both a hot noontime meal and leaving … Continue reading 31 Days of Giving, Day Four: Riverfront Housing Complex
One of our clients, Pat, applied for her late husband’s veteran benefits and was wrongly denied. Without that income, she couldn’t afford food, critical home repairs or past due property taxes. She was faced with going hungry and without heat, even losing her home. After several attempts to get help elsewhere, she contacted Elder Law of Michigan’s Legal Hotline for Michigan Seniors. It took four … Continue reading How Your Donation Changes Lives
I was a legal extern for Elder Law of Michigan during my fall semester 3L year at Michigan State University College of Law. I could not be more thankful for my experience with the organization. Elder Law of Michigan allowed me to grow my skills as a lawyer by giving me real world experience handling client issues. The attorneys and supervisors on staff were supportive, … Continue reading A Legal Extern Shares Her Experience
I arrived at Closing the Digital Gap (CTDG) unsure what to expect. My volunteer session was set up and I was told I would be doing some technical assistance in addition to possibly answering some legal questions. At that time I wasn’t even entirely sure what the CTDG did. As I later learned, CTDG focuses on expanding access to computing based technology. The organization’s primary … Continue reading 31 Days of Giving, Day Three: Closing the Digital Gap
