by Audra Ellis,  Tri-County Community Partner Liaison, MiCAFE Our organization encourages our staff to volunteer their time whenever possible. We understand how important volunteering really is because without volunteers, ELM simply wouldn’t exist. Some great things about volunteering and being involved with your community are that you often get to experience new and exciting activities while also meeting new people and of course the great feeling of giving back. … Continue reading 31 Days of Giving – Habitat for Humanity

by Pat Ocheltree, Economic Security Team Member What a meaningful and fun time I had at Community of Christ Church on Miller Road, Lansing, helping with their Wednesday community hot dog night. What I found was not just a hot dog dinner! Yes, individuals did come and were blessed by physical food. But it was so much more! The first thing I noticed (and felt) … Continue reading 31 Days of Giving – Community of Christ Church

by Lyndsy Gamet, Economic Security Team Member When I arrived at Loaves and Fishes, I was greeted by a warm living space, and employees Erma and Beth, two warm and wonderful individuals! I was impressed by a Mural painted on the walls of one of the rooms. The organization is made of three buildings, part homeless shelter and part transitional living space. The organization began … Continue reading 31 Days of Giving – Loaves and Fishes