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Stories

​Here you’ll find real stories from people connected to Mid Michigan Community Action: customers, parents, and community members. Each story shows how our programs can help people move toward stability, opportunity, and goals that matter to them.

September 10th, 2025

9/10/2025

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Weatherization improves comfort and peace of mind!

“Our home is much quieter now. Peaceful. Our home is free from cold drafts,” Gregory, Weatherization customer.

After Weatherization, Gregory’s home is more comfortable, consistent, and calm.

📍 Weatherization is available in: Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Midland, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, and Osceola Counties

📞 Call or text your local office to learn more:
Bay City: 989-894-9060
Big Rapids: 231-660-0271
Farwell: 989-386-3805
Gladwin: 989-426-2801
Shelby: 231-923-3066
Midland: 989-832-7377
Muskegon: 231-557-7622
Reed City: 231-791-7078 📧
Email: [email protected] 🌐

Learn more:
https://www.mmcaa.org/weatherization.html
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Weatherization helps people live independently!

8/13/2025

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Weatherization helps people live independently!

​This couple now enjoys a safer home and greater independence after receiving Weatherization services.

“We now can do our laundry at home . . . and shower more often. We are safer and more confident at home,” Weatherization customer.

📍 Weatherization is available in: Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Midland, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, and Osceola Counties

📞 Call or text your local office to learn more:
Bay City: 989-894-9060
Big Rapids: 231-660-0271
Farwell: 989-386-3805
Gladwin: 989-426-2801
Shelby: 231-923-3066
Midland: 989-832-7377
Muskegon: 231-557-7622
Reed City: 231-791-7078
📧 Email: [email protected] 🌐

Learn more:
https://www.mmcaa.org/weatherization.html
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The whole program and team is amazing to work with!

8/1/2025

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“Not only are the Home-Based Educators wonderful, but the whole program and team is amazing to work with!” Alicia, Early Head Start Parent

Our Early Head Start program partners with families from pregnancy through age 3 to help little ones grow and thrive. Whether in the classroom or at home, our caring educators provide learning experiences and support that make a difference for the whole family.

Are you pregnant or have a child from birth through age 3? Early Head Start is here to help!
• Apply at
https://www.mmcaa.org/ehs.html or call or text 1-877-386-4406.
• Early Head Start serves those who are pregnant and children from birth through age 3 in Clare, Gladwin, Mecosta, Midland, and Osceola Counties.

Children who will be 3 or 4 years old by September 1, 2025 may be eligible for Head Start Preschool!
• Apply today at
https://www.mmcaa.org/preschool.html or call 989-386-8075.
• Our Head Start Preschool programs serve children ages 3 through 5 in Clare and Gladwin Counties.

​Learn more about all our early childhood programs:
https://www.mmcaa.org/childrenandfamilies.html
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Well Done, Noah!

7/11/2025

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We’re excited to celebrate Noah, a first-time homebuyer, who just closed on his home! 🎉

Through pre-purchase counseling and down payment resources, Noah was able to reach his goal. He said he's excited to have a place to call home—and we couldn’t be happier for him!

Congratulations, Noah! Here’s to stability, comfort, and new beginnings. 🏠💙

Thinking about homeownership? We can help.

​We are a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency with HUD-Certified Housing Counselors on staff ready to support you in your homebuying journey. We serve Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Isabella, Mecosta, Midland, Muskegon, Oceana, Osceola, and Saginaw Counties.

Call or text the office nearest you:
Bay City: 989-894-9060
Farwell: 989-386-3805
Muskegon: 231-557-7622

Discover more about how we can help you and your home—whether you rent, own, or are anywhere in between here!
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Weatherization supports safe and comfortable homes!

7/9/2025

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Weatherization supports safe and comfortable homes!

​Margaret can now enjoy the comfort, security, and independence of staying in her own home.

“You have helped me stay in my home. It has given me hope. I can feel more confident, safe, and happy in the neighborhood,” Margaret, Weatherization customer.

📍 Weatherization is available in: Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Midland, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, and Osceola Counties

📞 Call or text your local office to learn more:
​Bay City: 989-894-9060
Big Rapids: 231-660-0271
Farwell: 989-386-3805
Gladwin: 989-426-2801
Shelby: 231-923-3066
Midland: 989-832-7377
Muskegon: 231-557-7622
Reed City: 231-791-7078 📧
Email: [email protected] 🌐

Learn more:
https://www.mmcaa.org/weatherization.html
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Congratulations to Corey!

6/20/2025

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Please join us in congratulating Corey, a first-time homebuyer, who recently closed on his new home!

Corey completed pre-purchase counseling with one of our HUD-Certified Housing Counselors and is now officially a homeowner. He shared that he loves his new home and is already making renovation plans—way to make it your own, Corey!

We’re proud to be part of his journey and wish him all the best as he starts this exciting new chapter.

Looking to buy your first home or support someone who is?

We are a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency with HUD-Certified Housing Counselors on staff serving Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Isabella, Mecosta, Midland, Muskegon, Oceana, Osceola, and Saginaw Counties.

Call or text the office nearest you:
Bay City: 989-894-9060
Farwell: 989-386-3805
Muskegon: 231-557-7622

Discover more about how we can help you and your home—whether you rent, own, or are anywhere in between here!
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Weatherization makes homes safer!

6/11/2025

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Weatherization makes homes safer!

​Thanks to Weatherization services, Cecilia’s home is now safer and healthier.

“I greatly appreciate all the help. The gas was making all of us sick . . . you have fixed it,” Cecilia, Weatherization customer.

📍 Weatherization is available in: Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Midland, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, and Osceola Counties

📞 Call or text your local office to learn more:
​Bay City: 989-894-9060
Big Rapids: 231-660-0271
Farwell: 989-386-3805
Gladwin: 989-426-2801
Shelby: 231-923-3066
Midland: 989-832-7377
Muskegon: 231-557-7622
Reed City: 231-791-7078
📧 Email: [email protected] 🌐

Learn more:
https://www.mmcaa.org/weatherization.html
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Jim’s Journey to Homeownership!

6/2/2025

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Join us in celebrating Jim, who closed on his first home!

With the support of one of our HUD-Certified Housing Counselors, Jim completed Homebuyer Education and took the next big step toward building his future. We’re so proud to have been part of the journey!

Whether you're just starting to think about homeownership or you’re ready to buy, we’re here to help you understand the process and feel confident every step of the way.
Discover more about Homebuyer Education and start your homebuying journey here!
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The Hardest Part is Knowing Where to Begin

12/10/2024

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Sometimes life takes unexpected turns, and even the best-laid plans can fall apart. For one couple, a sudden change left them without a home, struggling to get through each day.

They reached out to Mid Michigan Community Action, where they found not just help, but support that empowered them to take the first steps toward a new beginning.
“We were hesitant, wary of being let down again. But then we met MJ and Ny’Taizjah. Their kindness and optimism were like a lifeline in a sea of hopelessness. They gave us more than help, they gave us back our dignity.”

Our team connected them with resources to secure housing and get back on their feet—but the true victory belongs to them. They worked tirelessly, finding steady, full-time jobs with benefits and rebuilding their lives from the ground up.

“They gave us something I never thought I’d feel again: HOPE. Hope that life will get better. Hope that we could overcome. Hope that the world wasn’t as dark and cold as it had seemed.

“Today, my hope has grown into something even bigger: to one day do for someone else what Mid Michigan Community Action did for us. They gave us a second chance, and I will never stop being grateful for that. ”

​If you are facing housing challenges, don't wait to reach out for support: call or text 1-877-213-5955 or email [email protected]. Services are available for individuals, families, youth, and veterans across Arenac, Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Mecosta, and Osceola Counties as well as veterans who are unhoused or at risk of homelessness in Lake, Newaygo, Midland, and Saginaw Counties.
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A Story of Resilience and Hope

11/20/2024

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Every story is unique, and each one reflects the courage and determination of the individuals we serve. Today, we’re sharing the journey of one client whose strength inspires us all!
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Finding Safety and Stability:
Determined to rebuild their life after being unhoused, they found employment and, with support from our team, worked tirelessly to secure housing. Recently, they signed a lease and are thrilled to be moving into a safe, stable home of their own!

How We Helped:
"The staff at Mid Michigan Community Action are willing to listen and give you positive feedback, as well as places that are accepting applications. I wasn’t looked down on or turned away because of my situation. Community Action staff greeted me with a warm smile and a sense of comfort."

This client did an incredible job finding hope and growth from an extremely difficult situation—their spirit is truly an inspiration!

Every step matters on the journey to housing and self-sufficiency. Together, we can build stronger, more resilient communities where everyone has a place to call home.

If you are facing housing challenges, reach out for support at 1-877-213-5955 or email [email protected]. Services are available for individuals, families, youth, and veterans across Arenac, Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Mecosta, and Osceola Counties as well as veterans who are unhoused or at risk of homelessness in Lake, Newaygo, Midland, and Saginaw Counties.
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      • 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
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      • Senior Food
      • Clare County Food Pantry
      • Food Pantries
    • Homeless Solutions
    • Stories
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