<![CDATA[Mid Michigan Community Action - Featured Employees]]>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:36:37 -0400Weebly<![CDATA[Congratulations to Michelle, August Featured Employee]]>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMThttps://www.mmcaa.org/featuredemployees/congratulations-to-michelle-august-featured-employee💙 Today, we’re spotlighting Michelle, LPN, our Early Childhood Services Program Nurse.

Michelle supports the health needs of our Early Head Start and Head Start Preschool families, including health and nutrition education.

This behind-the-scenes work helps make sure children can start out healthy and families have the support they need to thrive, learn, and grow with confidence.

Michelle says she has felt welcomed since her first day at Mid Michigan Community Action.

“Everyone I have interacted with has been very kind and helpful,” Michelle shared. “They are all compassionate about their work, and I love that!”

Michelle sees her role as one piece of a bigger puzzle, with each part helping support the health needs of children and families.

Thank you, Michelle, for the care, knowledge, and compassion you bring to your work each day!

Looking for work where every role supports the mission? View current openings here!​

]]><![CDATA[Congratulations to Eva, one of our July featured employees!]]>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMThttps://www.mmcaa.org/featuredemployees/congratulations-to-eva-one-of-our-july-featured-employees
Eva is our Outreach & Opportunities Director. She helps lead outreach, communications, partnerships, and housing stability initiatives, working with staff and community partners to strengthen services and create new opportunities for the people we serve.

When we asked what she enjoys most about working here, Eva said:
​“I am surrounded by people who genuinely care about the work. And all of us can still laugh together when the day gets a little chaotic.”

Thank you, Eva, for your leadership, creativity, and dedication to strengthening our communities. From supporting staff and building partnerships to developing new opportunities and expanding services, your work helps make our mission possible every day.

Want to join our amazing team? Apply today!
]]><![CDATA[Meet Caitlin, a June Featured Employee]]>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMThttps://www.mmcaa.org/featuredemployees/meet-caitlin-a-june-featured-employee
💙 Today, we’re spotlighting Caitlin Harmon, one of our Housing Specialists.

Housing Specialists work with individuals and families experiencing housing instability. They help customers look at safe housing options, connect with shelter or temporary housing when available, explore possible help with rent, deposits, or utilities 
through available programs, and build a plan for more stable housing over time.

We asked Caitlin what she likes about working here, and this is what she had to say: “No two days are the same, and there is flexibility in providing solutions to the issues that are happening in our communities.”

Thank you, Caitlin, for the care, creativity, and steady support you bring to your work each day!

Looking for work where every role supports the mission? View current openings at https://www.mmcaa.org/careers.html
]]><![CDATA[Congratulations Terri, a May Featured Employee]]>Fri, 22 May 2026 04:00:00 GMThttps://www.mmcaa.org/featuredemployees/congratulations-terri-a-may-featured-employee
Community Action works because of the people who show up every day with care, purpose, and heart.

Today, we’re spotlighting Terri, our Early Intervention Coordinator for Head Start Preschool. Terri has been with Mid Michigan Community Action for four years and plays an important 
role in helping children, families, and classroom staff get the support they need. She can often be found visiting classrooms, connecting with staff, and helping make sure children have what they need to learn, grow, and take part in classroom life.

When we asked what motivates her to do her best work each day, Terri said it’s the reminder that she can make a difference, “even if it is small and hard to immediately see.”

Terri loves working with children with developmental, behavioral, or learning needs, their families, and the staff who work hard to support them. She brings both professional experience and personal understanding to her role, and she hopes her work helps remind families that they are not alone.

Thank you, Terri, for the care, understanding, and steady support you bring to children, families, and staff. You’re helping make Community Action real every day.
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Want to join our incredible team? See our current openings: https://www.mmcaa.org/careers.html
]]><![CDATA[Attending Homeless Advocacy Day]]>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMThttps://www.mmcaa.org/featuredemployees/attending-homeless-advocacy-day
On April 21, members of Mid Michigan Community Action's housing stability team traveled to Lansing to participate in Homeless Advocacy Day.

The event brought together service providers, advocates, and community organizations from across Michigan to learn about current challenges facing individuals and families experiencing homelessness, share ideas, and strengthen connections with others working toward solutions.

For our staff, the day provided an opportunity to learn from statewide partners, hear about emerging trends and resources, and bring new knowledge back to the communities we serve. Opportunities like this help ensure our team stays informed and prepared to support individuals and families facing housing challenges.

We are proud of our staff for their commitment to continued learning and professional growth. By investing time in training, networking, and collaboration, they help strengthen the services and support available throughout our region.
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Thank you to our housing stability team for representing Mid Michigan Community Action and for the important work you do every day.
]]><![CDATA[Congratulations to Mandy, one of our April featured employees!]]>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:00:00 GMThttps://www.mmcaa.org/featuredemployees/congratulations-to-mandy-one-of-our-april-featured-employees
Mandy is a Lead Teacher with our Head Start Preschool program. When we asked what she enjoys most about working here, Mandy said: “I enjoy the creativity and freedom that teaching preschool has to offer. You can sing, dance, do crafts, be silly, go on adventures, and create some neat core memories to build from. Preschool is one of the most important stages in the entire education system. Preschool quietly builds the foundation for everything that comes after.”
Thank you, Mandy, for the energy, creativity, and care you bring to your classroom each day. The impact you have on young learners and their families truly helps build a strong foundation for the future!

Want to join our amazing team? Apply here today!
]]><![CDATA[Congratulations to Missy, a Featured Employee]]>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 20:00:00 GMThttps://www.mmcaa.org/featuredemployees/congratulations-to-missy-a-featured-employee
We couldn’t close out our November spotlights without recognizing Missy!

Missy is a Lunch Aide with our Head Start Preschool program, where she helps create a welcoming and supportive environment for the children in our classrooms.
When we asked what she enjoys most about working here, Missy said: “Absolutely enjoy my coworkers and seeing the kids!”

Thank you, Missy, for the warmth, care, and consistency you bring to our classrooms each day. We’re so glad you’re part of the team! 

Want to join our amazing team? Apply here today!
]]><![CDATA[Congratulations to Morgan, one of our October featured employees]]>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:30:00 GMThttps://www.mmcaa.org/featuredemployees/congratulations-to-morgan-one-of-our-october-featured-employees
Congratulations to Morgan, one of our October featured employees and a vital part of our Weatherization team!

Morgan is a Weatherization Specialist. In this role, she helps coordinate services that make homes more energy efficient, safer, and healthier for participants.

When we asked Morgan what she enjoys most about working here, she said: “Seeing all the ways we can help our community. Being part of a team that is truly like a family.”
Thank you, Morgan, for the care and dedication you bring to our mission each day. We’re lucky to have you on the team!

Want to join our amazing team?
Apply today: https://www.mmcaa.org/careers.html 

Learn more about our Weatherization services:
https://www.mmcaa.org/weatherization.html
]]><![CDATA[Disaster Relief Training in Action!]]>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 14:00:00 GMThttps://www.mmcaa.org/featuredemployees/disaster-relief-training-in-action
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Our HUD Certified Housing Counselors joined six other agencies for a hands-on disaster response training exercise held at the Gladwin County Fairgrounds.

The training simulated a Point of Distribution mission, focusing on setting up a shelter and processing victims in a disaster scenario. Participants guided simulated victims through registration, health assessments, HUD counseling, and more—gaining valuable experience in a multi-agency emergency response.

A big thank you to Emergency Manager Bob North, the Civil Air Patrol, Gladwin County Emergency Management, and all participating agencies for creating such a meaningful training opportunity.

Mid Michigan Community Action is here before, during, and after a crisis. Learn more about our work:
​ https://www.mmcaa.org/howwehelp.html
]]><![CDATA[Certificate of Appreciation from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA)]]>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMThttps://www.mmcaa.org/featuredemployees/certificate-of-appreciation-from-the-michigan-state-housing-development-authority-mshda
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We are honored to receive a Certificate of Appreciation from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) in recognition of our continued commitment to advancing housing counseling excellence and strengthening our partnership with the Housing Education Program (HEP) to serve families across Michigan.

Veronica Depotty from MSHDA personally presented the certificate to our Community Impact Director, Cherri Swanstra. Also pictured: Stacy, Missy, Charlotte, Katie, and Rebeca—part of the incredible team that makes this work possible!

Thank you, MSHDA, for your partnership and support—and thank you to our dedicated staff who work every day to help individuals and families reach their housing goals.

Discover more about how we can support you:
​ https://www.mmcaa.org/howwehelp.html
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