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💙 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!
“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!
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
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. Want to join our incredible team? See our current openings: https://www.mmcaa.org/careers.html 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. Thank you to our housing stability team for representing Mid Michigan Community Action and for the important work you do every day.
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!
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!
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  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  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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