
1. Computers, phones, fax for employment search
2. Child Care
2.1. School shuttle
2.1.1. Offers "the Late Bus" picking up children within the immediate school district who miss the bus to ensure they don't miss the entire day
2.2. Extended hours day care
2.2.1. Will accept DHHS payments
2.2.1.1. Will waive fees or give discount if participating in other CCCC programs
2.3. Before/After school care
2.4. Child care referrals
2.5. Open door recreation for ages 10-17 (much like Boys&Girls Club)
2.5.1. Recreation hall event rentals for further funding possibilities
2.6. Certified babysitter classes
2.6.1. Child/Infant CPR classes
2.7. Safe Delivery drop-off site
2.8. Baby and Young Child Pantry
2.8.1. diapers, toiletries, baby food/formula
2.8.1.1. furniture, baby equipment through donations
3. Transportation
3.1. Non-emergency medical transportation
3.1.1. Volunteer drivers
3.2. School shuttle to/from child care facility
3.3. Gas money/bus fare assistance paid for by fund raising/donations
3.4. Carpool group
3.5. Bus stop on public transit line
3.6. Indigent Transportation "IndigeGO"
3.6.1. for appointments, work, grocery shopping, school, life necessities. Not for personal social use except in emergencies (ie, domestic violence.) Not a designated driving service.
3.7. Vehicle Maintenance Workshops
3.7.1. Limited funds for car repair assistance
4. Employment
4.1. Resume Building
4.2. Mock Interviews
4.2.1. Interview Clothing Closet
4.3. Volunteer based labor force = credit for MIWorks! or court-ordered community service
5. Home Maintenance/Repair
5.1. Weatherization
5.1.1. Free weather kits for seniors/low income families
5.2. Minor home repair by volunteers
5.3. Appliance repair
5.3.1. Donated appliances resold at minimum prices
5.4. Yard clean-up and snow removal
5.4.1. Storm relief tree cleanup
5.5. Mobile home maintenance/repair
6. Volunteer Services
6.1. In-home chore provider
6.2. Moving assistance
6.2.1. Packing, lifting, moving within the county
6.2.1.1. Accepts donations, unless a DV victim
6.3. Medical appointment companion program
6.3.1. A volunteer to accompany patients to procedures requiring a guardian or assistant; may double as NEMT driver
6.4. Friendly visiting
6.4.1. Visits and conducts well-checks and follow-ups to ensure client success
7. RESOURCES
8. BASIC NEEDS
9. COMMUNITY
10. Food
10.1. Food pantry
10.1.1. holiday food boxes
10.1.1.1. Blessing Bags for homeless
10.1.1.1.1. group trips for community outreach
10.2. Soup kitchen
10.2.1. cooking classes
10.2.1.1. Community Culture Kitchen
10.2.2. community garden
10.2.2.1. farm-to-table classes
10.2.2.1.1. farmer's market fund raising
10.3. Brown Bag program
10.3.1. Meet Up and Eat Up site
10.4. Meals on Wheels
11. Shelter
11.1. Emergency Shelter - Men
11.1.1. 30 cubicles with temporary partitions, providing privacy and safety
11.1.1.1. Will conduct criminal check and drug screen for safety, must not be registered on MIPSOR
11.1.1.1.1. Positive screens will be referred to substance abuse services within and outside the center
11.2. Emergency Shelter - Women/Children
11.2.1. 15 cubicles with temporary partitions, providing privacy and safety; single women or with 1-2 small children
11.2.2. 15 double-sized cubicles with temporary partitions for women with 2+ children
11.3. Emergency Shelter for Pets - temporary fosters for clients in shelter waiting new placement
11.3.1. Accepts donations of pet food/supplies, will supply exiting clients with small care package
11.4. Section 8 paperwork and information
11.4.1. HARA Homeless Assistance
11.5. Referrals for financial assistance
11.5.1. Limited financial assistance for rental deposits/rent through fund raising and donations
12. Education
12.1. Homework help
12.2. College prep assistance
12.3. GED preparation
12.3.1. GED testing
12.4. Limited assistance for college application costs (paid for through fund raising)
12.5. Personal finance classes
13. Health
13.1. Health fairs
13.1.1. Prescription Drop-off
13.1.1.1. Needle Drop-off
13.1.1.1.1. Needle exchange site?
13.2. Medical equipment loan closet
13.3. Immunization clinics
13.4. Low-cost sports physicals for students
13.5. WIC clinic
13.6. Weight loss challenges/groups
13.7. Support Groups (cancer, diabetes, mental health, postpartum, etc.)
13.8. STI testing, HIV testing, free contraceptives for ALL AGES, birth control information
13.9. Personal grooming kits
14. Legal Aid
14.1. MI Bar referrals
14.2. Counsel and Advocacy Law Line
14.3. Law Library most used items
14.3.1. copy of MI divorce papers
14.3.1.1. copy of Landlord/Tenant Rights
14.3.1.1.1. copy of county cities/townships ordinances
14.4. copier/fax available for clients to use info
14.5. affordable court-ordered drug/alcohol testing
15. Crisis Intervention
15.1. Substance abuse assessment
15.2. Suicide risk assessment
15.2.1. hotline
15.3. Mental Health First Aid classes
15.4. Suicide Intervention/Prevention
15.5. Mental health crisis triage services (partnership with local hospital?)
15.6. Grief counseling
15.7. Safe Haven pickup/temp shelter for DV victims
15.7.1. Partner with local landlords and families for temporary foster of DV victims