By Betsy Smith, Network Partner at Elder Law of Michigan June 28, 2020 is the fiftieth anniversary of the first Gay Pride march. The first Pride march commemorated the one-year anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, one of the most important events leading up to the gay liberation movement. Now, that same generation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Baby Boomers watches as the world … Continue reading Older LGBT Pride
By Sheila Robison, MiCAFE Economic Security at Elder Law of Michigan My sister is a nurse. I am very proud of her. She is one of the millions of men and women around the world who we celebrate today, on International Nurses Day. My sister works long hard hours, day and night, 12-hour shifts, sometimes without breaks, and often staying on longer than her shift allows. Her … Continue reading Celebrating Nurses Internationally
By Jennifer Blanck, MiCAFE Network Coordinator at Elder Law of Michigan Have you ever heard of National Good Neighbor Day? I hadn’t until recently, when I stumbled upon it by accident while searching for resources on the internet. I thought this was a cool idea that I needed to share with others. First, let me share a little background. According to an article on Awareness … Continue reading National Good Neighbor Day: September 28, 2019
By Ron Tatro, Vice President at Elder Law of Michigan Recently, my wife and I received a call from our 14-year-old granddaughter. As I answered the phone, I was greeted with “Hello Papa.” She was calling Grandma and Papa to say thank you for her recent birthday gifts. Over the next few minutes, we talked about her volleyball tournament, piano recitals, travel plans, and school. … Continue reading Hello Papa
By Sheila Robison, MiCAFE Network Economic Security Team Member at Elder Law of Michigan This year, on Sunday, July 28th, let’s be ready to celebrate parents all around us! This national day was signed into law as Congressional Resolution 36 U.S.C. 35 in 1994 by President Bill Clinton. A 2016 report from the U.S. National Archives claims that almost 150 million Americans are parents! Parents’ Day … Continue reading Parents’ Day: Sunday, July 28, 2019
By Vonda Vantil, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist July 4th brings family and friends together, as well as neighbors, to celebrate that we’re all part of a community. Everyone pitches in, combining their resources — great food, music, and displays — to lift our spirits. Social Security has been helping people maintain their independence for over 80 years. In that time, we’ve made it even … Continue reading Celebrating Independence Day
By Marley Van Fossen, Screening Integration Coordinator at Elder Law of Michigan Mother’s Day is always on the second Sunday in May. This year it is Sunday, May 12th. I believe Mother’s Day is a favorite holiday to celebrate for many people around the world. People love to celebrate themselves as a mother and all the mothers in their lives. Many people also have a … Continue reading Mother’s Day: Sunday, May 12, 2019!
By Jennifer Blanck, MiCAFE Network Coordinator, at Elder Law of Michigan Who doesn’t love a good celebration full of food, music, dancing, and rich in culture? Across the United States, you can find a variety of celebrations on the fifth of May, better known as, Cinco de Mayo. Many people think of this day as a day meant to celebrate Mexican culture (guilty as charged, until … Continue reading Cinco de Mayo
By Sheila Robison, Economic Security Team Member at Elder Law of Michigan. February has long been celebrated as a month of romance because of the ever-popular holiday, Valentine’s Day! It is the second most popular holiday for sending cards in the United States with Christmas being the first. Hallmark states there are approximately 145 million Valentine’s Day cards exchanged in February. It is easy to … Continue reading Love for All Ages
Denise Keiser, Fund Development Specialist Now that you’ve given thanks and found great deals during the universally celebrated shopping days of #BlackFriday and #CyberMonday, it’s time to turn your attention to giving back. Tomorrow we celebrate #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving powered by social media. It’s one of the best ways to get involved in your community and your favorite charities. On Tuesday, November 27, 2018, donors, … Continue reading Join a Global Day of Giving This #GivingTuesday
