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Your Voice, Your Impact

You don’t need to be an expert to make a difference. If you’ve participated in any of our programs—or simply want to share why services like food assistance, housing support, early childhood programs, and more matter to you—your story can help others.

When local, state, and national leaders hear directly from people with lived experience, it helps them understand what’s happening in our communities and how these programs make a real difference.

​We’ve made it simple to share your experience. Whether you're writing to an elected official, preparing for a conversation, or just organizing your thoughts, your story matters—and it might help someone else get the support they need, too.

​Ways to Share Your Story

Use Our Simple Guide
If you’re not sure where to begin, our Share Your Story Guide provides questions to help you think through your experience in your own words .
Share Your Story Guide
Write a Letter
Want to send your story to a decision-maker? Our Advocacy Letter Template makes it easy to get started
Advocacy Letter Template
See Real Stories
Looking for inspiration? Check out stories from our customers to read how others have shared their experiences.
Stories
Who Represents Me?
This tool helps you find the leaders for your area so you can choose who you want to share your story with.
Find Your Elected Officials

Need Help or Have Questions?

​If you’re not sure what to write or how to share your story, we’re happy to help. Email us at [email protected] and someone from our team will be in touch.
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This website is supported by Grant Number 05CH012316 and 05CH011635 from the Office of Head Start within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of Mid Michigan Community Action Agency and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Head Start.

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Mission, Vision, and Belonging Statement
    • Board of Directors
    • Leadership Team
    • Featured Employees
    • Newsroom
    • Annual Report
    • Community Needs Assessment
    • Form 990s
  • Get Involved
    • Events
    • Donations
    • Volunteer Portal
    • Policy Council
    • Board Meeting Portal
    • Community Spotlight
    • Advocacy Portal
  • Careers
    • Open Positions
    • Requests for Proposal
    • Benefits
    • What It's Like to Work Here
  • Programs and Services
    • Children & Families >
      • Early Head Start
      • Early Head Start Interest Form
      • Head Start Preschool
      • Head Start Preschool Application
      • WIC
    • Home Energy and Utility Assistance >
      • Weatherization
      • Utility Resources
    • Housing Stability >
      • Housing Counseling
      • Senior Housing
    • Income and Budgeting >
      • Tax Preparation Assistance
      • Financial Capability Workshops
    • Homeownership Support >
      • Homebuyer Education
      • Foreclosure Prevention
      • Property Taxes
      • Home Ramp Up
    • Food and Nutrition >
      • Senior Food
      • Clare County Food Pantry
      • Food Pantries
    • Homeless Solutions
    • Stories
  • Contact Us
    • Need Help?
    • Locations
    • Media and Marketing
    • Staff Portal
  • Cat's Meow