the michigan banner july 16, 2015 edition

Volume 13 Number 2 The Michigan BannerFirst Great Lakes Bay Regional NewspaperCelebrating 13 years of Positive News!

Leading in Diversity

Why I Rejoiced...P 3

GEAR UP!P 12

Minority Mental Health Awareness P LB 3

Honoring Our Youth!P 11

Congratulations!P 16

Lawn Chair

ChatTuesday, July 281pm - 4pmMexican American Council1537 S Washington Ave, Saginaw, 48601

Light refreshments will be available

Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

Minority mental health is not a minor issue! Join us as we

celebrate Minority Mental Health Awareness Month with an afternoon of meaningful community conversations about the mental health challenges

facing minority groups in the Saginaw community and beyond. There is no cost to participate and light refreshments will

be available. For more information, contact Saginaw MAX System of Care Cultural and Linguistic Competency

Coordinator Dalia Smith at (989) 498-2270 or

[email protected].

The US Bureau of Census in 1993 reports that more than 1 in 4 Hispanics lives in a linguistically isolated household in the US. This

reality plus the lack of bilingual mental health

providers makes access to care harder for Latinos.

Across a recent15-year span, suiciderates increased 233%

among African Americans aged 10-14 compared to 120% among Caucasian Americans in the same age group across the

same span of time.

Among women aged 15-24, Asian American females have the highest

suicide rates across all racial/ethnic

groups.

Empowering Communities and Changing Lives

July 16, 2015

CONGRATULATIONS to the Michigan Banner on its 13th year Anniversary!

The Michigan Banner has been nothing but a positive and accurate source of news serving the Great Lakes Bay Region and specifically Buena Vista Charter Township.

The Michigan Banner continues to remain steadfast in printing uplifting and positive news. What a great source in staying connected with the community.

Hats off to Jerome Buckley and The Michigan Banner Team.

Sincerely, Dwayne A. Parker, Supervisor BVCT

It is with great honor and pleasure that I offer my heartiest congratulations to Publisher, Editor, Manager of Circulations and Manager of Marketing of Sales, Jerome Buckley in celebrating the Michigan Banners 13th year in business!

The Michigan Banner provides local and state news, highlights events, business and news in the community that is not always covered by other media.

Its always a pleasure to be able to come home to mid-Michigan and read the Michigan Banner. For 13 years, the Michigan Banner has succeeded in its goals to educate and inform the Great Lakes Bay Region by covering the positive news and accomplishments of our friends and neighbors.

The Banner is more than a newspaperits also a community connection that reminds us that so many are actively serving as forces for good in our world.

Its a pleasure for me to share the good news of the Banners 13th birthday, and I look forward to reading it for many years to come.

Sincerely, Congressman Dan Kildee

July 16, 2015The Michigan BannerFirst Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper

We are Celebrating 13 Years of POSITIVE NEWS!

Pastor Larry D. Camel

Senator Kenneth B. Horn

Dwayne A. Parker

Congressman Dan Kildee

Congratulations to the Michigan Banner on 13 years of serving the Great Lakes Bay Region Business and Faith-Based Communities. You have always been there for us in every capacity to be helpful and a great resource.

Jerome Buckley, I have enjoyed our friendship for over 45 years and the many projects we have worked together on.

We, at the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, and Parishioners on Patrol, and the entire Camel Family salute you.

Best wishes to you and your Michigan Banner Family on 13 years of success.

Pastor Larry D. Camel

Pamela Pugh

Congratulations Michigan Banner on over a decade of success and service to Michigan residents and those who live in our hometown of Saginaw. For 13 years, you have provided us with vital and timely information. Thank you for being a beacon in Michigan Communities and thank you for remaining relevant. I wish you continued success!

Yours truly,

Pamela L. Pugh Treasurer Michigan State Board of Education

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909

Pamela Pugh

Congratulations Michigan Banner on over a decade of success and service to Michigan residents and those who live in our hometown of Saginaw. For 13 years, you have provided us with vital and timely information. Thank you for being a beacon in Michigan Communities and thank you for remaining relevant. I wish you continued success!

Yours truly,

Pamela L. Pugh Treasurer Michigan State Board of Education

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909

The entire community benefits from the publication.

I commend the hard work, and professionalism of Jerome and the staff. I offer my most sincere congratulations on achieving 13 years of operations. I wish them another 13 years and beyond!

Kenneth B. HornState SenatorThe 32nd District

July 16, 2015

In This IssueWe are Celebrating! .....................................................................................................Page 2The Latino Banner ..............................................................................................LB 1 - LB 4Education ...................................................................................................................Page 10Business .....................................................................................................................Page 16Health .........................................................................................................................Page 22Praise Connections .....................................................................................................Page 32

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Publisher and Senior EditorJerome Buckley

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Rev. Harry R. Jackson, Jr.

By Rev. Harry R. Jackson, Jr.

MD - The South Carolina decision to remove the Confederate Flag from the State House was an important and timely decision. It was right to do in memory of Pastor Clementa Pinckney and his denominations struggle against racism.

It was right to do because of the insensitivity it would have shown to the families of the other eight victims murdered in the massacre. But it goes beyond respect for the lives of the victims.

The South Carolina legislature stated that they were not going to live in the past. The removal of the flag ends the states warfare with several civil rights legacy groups - like the NAACP. In matters of this magnitude, symbolism means a great deal.

Therefore, South Carolina (as a state) has symbolically declared, People have

Why I rejoiced when the flag came down!

tried to force us to take this flag down and to accept the Civil Rights movement and other advances in race relations, but today we lay down our first amendment rights and voluntarily enter into a new celebration of unity and human dignity in our state.

To the extent that my summation is true. This could mark the beginning of a new spirit of unity and the beginning of racial healing in the place where the first shots were fired in the Civil War over 150 years ago. The outpouring of love which began right after the nine murders was a manifestation of the strength of the American Spirit.

The AME Church modeled dignity and the power of forgiveness in a historic manner during the funeral of Rev. Pinckney. They demonstrated why the Christian community and clergy led the way in the civil right era 50 years ago. They will lead it in this season as well.

Our race issues will not be solved by the politicians, businesses, churches, or community groups by themselves. The church and the healing power of the gospel will take us to a new dimension of personal, corporate, and community transformation. Our nation has made great strides in the area of race relations and basic civil rights because of the power of the gospel.

Our national wounds are deep and we must ask ourselves the question, What are our next steps? How can we take the healing to another level?

When President Obama remarked that racism is in our DNA in an interview a few days after the massacre in Charleston, he obviously wanted to force the nation to discuss our problems around the water cooler, the coffee table and the dinner table.

SEE P 4, WHY I REJOICED

Congratulations to The Michigan Banner on your 13th anniversary. Thank you for supporting our efforts to educate the community on Mental Health services, trends, challenges and other issues of great importance to the well-being of the children, youth and families we serve.

We wish you continued growth and great success.

Wardene B. Talley , Project DirectorSaginaw MAX System of Care

Congratulations Jerome Buckley on your excellent service of reporting-journalism. You, the Michigan Banner, continue to serve the Saginaw metropolitan community after 13 exemplary years of performance. Our community could not have survived to this extent without your fair, non-partisan, factual and unbiased service. May you flourish, as you continue to help us grow.

Hon. Gary Loster, Former Mayor of Saginaw

It is not often that we can stop to recognize achievement and advancement, but this is one of those occasions. The Michigan Banner has provided quality information for this community over these years. It has been more than just news, but information that grows the unity in our community.

I applaud the untiring efforts of Jerome Buckley and the Banner staff for consistent fortitude in the continuing evolution of our community, Saginaw, in the Great Lakes Bay Region. May you continue and enjoy the next decades of successful service.

Hurley J. Coleman, Jr., D.D.

The SVSU faculty, staff and students share a commitment to celebrating diversity, and we are pleased to partner with The Michigan Banner, which provides an effective medium for sharing our students success stories with the community we serve.

Tim Inman, Director of Photography, Advertising & Publishing ServicesSaginaw Valley State University

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Wardene B. Talley

FROM P 3, WHY I REJOICED I cannot justify the use of that dreaded

N word, though. Neither am I saying this conversation starter was the best approach. Random discussion without clear strategy will not take us anywhere.

What was missing from that interview and his eulogy a few days later was a unifying call to action that would rise above the political fray. The presidents presence at Rev. Pinckneys funeral was historic and very significant for all Americans, especially blacks. What was missing though was a brief statement from someone declaring that they wanted to celebrate black life, while not attempting to blame this generation of whites.

From as far back as the post-revolutionary

days, White abolitionists joined with blacks to end slavery. Predominately white states like Maine offered as many as a tenth of their sons on civil war battlefields to end the cruelty of chattel slavery.

The NAACP was begun because white Christians and Jews bankrolled the efforts and fought to end the dreaded problem of lynching in 1909. At the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, blacks and whites walked together. And now in Charleston, a multi-racial group sounded a death bell to hatred.

In this season in which it looks like black and white churches are being burned down, and in some cases it seems that these fires were arson, all Americans must see that healing our nations racial tensions is

everyones Christian duty. Now is not the time to blame our fellow

victims of the trauma who happen to be white, brown, or asian. Now is the time to build bridges, partnerships, and coalitions.

My prayer for America is that she will once again bend her knee to a Sovereign God and cry out to be an instrument of His mercy and love. And I can hear the voice of Martin Luther King ringing in my inner ear saying, I have a dream!

Harry R. Jackson Jr., is senior pastor at Hope Christian Church in Beltsville, Maryland, and serves as a regional bishop in the Fellowship of International Churches.

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Lder en la diversidad Vamos Adelante

Chicago More than a dozen leading, U.S.-based companies recently announced the formation of the 100,000 Opportunities Initiative, which has the goal of being the nations largest employer-led coalition committed to creating pathways to meaningful employment for Americas young people.

The coalition has the collective goal of engaging at least 100,000 Opportunity Youth 16-24 year olds who face systemic barriers to jobs and education by 2018 through apprenticeships, internships, training programs, and both part-time and full-time jobs.

Additionally, the coalition will leverage existing collaborative efforts on the ground in a handful of cities to partner in building these pathways.

The founding companies include Alaska Airlines, Cintas, CVS Health, Hilton Worldwide, HMSHost, JCPenney, JPMorgan Chase, Lyft, Macys, Microsoft, Porch.com, Potbelly Sandwich Shop, Starbucks, Taco Bell, Target, Walgreens and Walmart.

The 100,000 Opportunities Initiative will accelerate the coalitions hiring commitment with an employer initiated Opportunity Fair & Forum for Opportunity Youth in Chicago

Top U.S.-Based Companies Launch the 100,000 Opportunities Initiative

on Aug. 13, where the participating companies expect to collectively train more than 2,000 youth and make at least 200 on-the-spot job offers, delivering immediate impact for their businesses, the Chicago community, and many participating candidates.

By partnering with local workforce leaders, the 100,000 Opportunities Initiative expects to hire at least 1,000 youth in the Chicago area over the

next 18 months. Over the next 30 days, the growing coalition will continue to welcome the participation of new companies who share a commitment to hiring Opportunity Youth.

This initial event will serve as a catalyst for hiring and training efforts across the nation with the collective goal of engaging 100,000 Opportunity Youth by 2018.

The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership, working with LeadersUp, will serve as an aggregator and intermediary for the initial event in Chicago.

The 100,000 Opportunities Initiative will also engage a broad collaboration of community- based organizations to provide resources including on-the-spot mentorship and feedback, mock-interviews and skills training for job readiness, college prep, volunteer opportunities and internships.

The 100,000 Opportunities Initiative is creating a meaningful pathway to opportunity for thousands of young people starting here in Chicago. With the right tools and resources, the next generation of Chicagoans can make a measurable impact in our community through civic engagement and strengthen our Citys economy.

I am pleased that Chicago was selected to host the first hiring event, and I look forward to working with these companies to help solve a critical issue facing our neighborhoods and the young people who live there today, said Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel.

The Opportunity Forum will be hosted by Grammy and Academy-Award winning performing artist and actor Common who will lead an open discussion with more than 2,000 young people and their support networks focused on economic opportunity in America. Joining Common on stage will be special guests, entertainers, and speakers.

I believe in the talent that lies within our young people, and I know that when we give them a real chance, they will achieve and soar. I am excited to be a part of bringing jobs and opportunities to our great city, said Common.

In the U.S. alone, there are currently 5.6 million youth between the ages of 16 and 24 who are out of school and not working.

At the same time, there are 3.5 million unfilled jobs in the U.S. Jobs that do not require a four-year degree sometimes called middle-skill jobs make up the largest part of the labor market in the United States.

For employers looking to fill these jobs, young, motivated workers are a vital and untapped resource. However, young people are often unaware that these opportunities are available, nor are they aware of the steps they need to take to pursue and secure these jobs. At the same time, employers often do not have clear strategies to effectively recruit, train and retain young workers.

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The Latino BannerVamos Adelante July 16, 2015

Disclaimer:The Latino Banner and its staff are not responsible and will not be held liable for any mistakes, errors, misspellings and false advertisements in part or whole that may be placed within its publication. Articles, information or comments printed in the Latino Banner are not necessarily the views or beliefs of The Latino Banner newspaper. The Latino Banner reserves the right to edit, change, or delete any information, or refuse to print any information, article or advertisement which is believed to be inconsistent with or conflicts with the mission of the newspaper.

We encourage readers to send letters, story ideas, comments and questions. Deadlines:2 weeks before each publication date of the 1st and 16th of each month.Submission Procedure:Mailed or e-mailed to the [email protected]. Preferred format: Jpeg or PDF

FROM P LB 1, 100,000 Opportunities InitiativeIn response, the 100,000 Opportunities

Initiative is committing to creating the pathways young workers need to build skills, attain credentials and ultimately secure a job.

Companies engaged in the coalition will help to launch careers for young people who are just entering the workforce through internships, apprenticeships and on the job training, as well as to develop the potential of youth who have some work experience but are looking to gain new skills that will lead to a successful career.

These companies have joined together

and are operating with the belief that with the right skills and training, Opportunity Youth represent an unrealized pipeline of talent and an economic engine that can be ignited.

In America, your ZIP code should never determine your destiny. Breaking down barriers to employment for young people doesnt just help the individual workers it benefits entire communities and the economy at large.

The corporate leaders championing the 100,000 Opportunities Initiative recognize that promoting career opportunities for youth is a

win-win, and I hope more employers will follow their lead. Im pleased to see the Chicago Cook Workforce Board leveraging public workforce system capacity to connect young people with employers, training, and good jobs, said U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez.

For companies interested in joining the effort, please visit www.100kOpportunities.org for more information. For young people interested in participating in the Opportunity Fair & Forum, please visit www.100kOpportunities.org for information about participating agencies.

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The Latino BannerVamos AdelanteJuly 16, 2015

Lawn Chair

ChatTuesday, July 281pm - 4pmMexican American Council1537 S Washington Ave, Saginaw, 48601

Light refreshments will be available

Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

Minority mental health is not a minor issue! Join us as we

celebrate Minority Mental Health Awareness Month with an afternoon of meaningful community conversations about the mental health challenges

facing minority groups in the Saginaw community and beyond. There is no cost to participate and light refreshments will

be available. For more information, contact Saginaw MAX System of Care Cultural and Linguistic Competency

Coordinator Dalia Smith at (989) 498-2270 or

[email protected].

The US Bureau of Census in 1993 reports that more than 1 in 4 Hispanics lives in a linguistically isolated household in the US. This

reality plus the lack of bilingual mental health

providers makes access to care harder for Latinos.

Across a recent15-year span, suiciderates increased 233%

among African Americans aged 10-14 compared to 120% among Caucasian Americans in the same age group across the

same span of time.

Among women aged 15-24, Asian American females have the highest

suicide rates across all racial/ethnic

groups.

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The Michigan BannerFirst Great Lakes Bay Regional NewspaperJuly 16, 2015



University Center, MI - Helping others doesnt cost Shantinique Beverly energy. It provides the energy.

The Detroit native learned this lesson about herself through her studies and learning-based community service while at Saginaw Valley State University, where she graduated in May.

Beverlys involvement on campus led her to work with the United Way of Saginaw Countys Healthy Kids Healthy Futures Partnership AmeriCorps program.

Its been a great experience, said the 2010 graduate of M.L. Winans Academy of Performing Arts in Detroit. I really enjoy helping other people.

The health sciences major connected with the nonprofit organizations program aimed at improving the lives of Saginaw County youths during an SVSU Career Services

Student enjoyed helping others during SVSU experienceEDUCATION

fair. There, she met Joshua Hales, director of the AmeriCorps program, who brought her aboard the program last summer as a member.

Beverly made an impression on Hales immediately.

Shes been phenomenal for us, Hales said. She is very reliable and dedicated to the kids she is working with. Its the members that have kids come back to our program, and the kids enjoyed her and looked forward to coming back to be around her. Shes been instrumental for us.

Beverly has utilized her SVSU education to implement programs promoting better health in children who attend the AmeriCorps initiative at The Salvation Army in Saginaw.

They say they like it better than their regular gym class, Beverly said of the youths, aged 7 to 11.

Her work also includes helping the children with homework assignments.

Knowing Im making an impact feels good, she said.

SVSU has opened the door to other opportunities for Beverly, too.

She was among eight students who participated in a faculty-led study abroad trip Ghana in January 2013.

The trip, led by Joseph Ofori-Dankwa, SVSUs Harvey Randall Wickes Chair in International Studies, and Mamie Thorns, special assistant to the president for Diversity Programs, included a visit to an abandoned castle where captors housed slaves centuries ago.

It was such a humbling experience, Beverly said. You got to experience what you thought would be people at their worst, but they were so friendly and loving. They were so welcoming.

The experience continues to have a strong influence on Beverly, who said she has considered one day moving to an African nation to help a community there.

I feel like there is so much more in the world to see, where my degrees can be useful, she said.

Beverlys desire to help others has defined her SVSU experience. She began her undergraduate life as a nursing student. In the years since, she changed her major twice before settling on health sciences, but her interests never strayed from pursuing a degree that would allow her to help others lead happier, healthier lives.

Her next step is to finish SVSUs Master of Science in Health Administration and Leadership Program. Then she would seek a job as an administrator in a medical facility.

Beverlys ultimate career goal is to become a nurse anesthetist, which specializes in the administration of anesthesia. That long-term goal means more school is in her future.

She credits SVSU staff and faculty for helping her toward that path, including Roberto Garcia, compliance specialist with School and University Partnerships, and Meghan Baruth, assistant professor of health sciences.

Garcia told me I have to push myself, and not to give up on my dreams, Beverly said. Baruth has always been there when I need to vent about a class, and she would motivate me to finish it.

She is grateful for all the opportunities she experienced at SVSU.

I couldnt see myself going anywhere else, she said.

Shantinique Beverly

Knowing Im making an impact

feels good -Shantinique Beverly



Flint - Flint 68th District Judge Herman Marable, Jr. recently announced that Michael Hatten, 16, Dylan Hernandez, 16, Charlee Wilhite, 16, Destanie Hadley, 15, Mariah Taylor, 15, Samaria Waite, 16, Makayla Brown, 16, Corey Edwards, 16, Treveyon Allen, 17, Ananda Wakefield, 15, and Tasha Walton, 17, have been selected as Judge Marables Students of the Month the 2014- 2015 school year.

These students were selected on the basis of their applications and essays outlining their career aspirations.

Hatten attends Grand Blanc High School; Hernandez attends Luke M. Powers High School; Wilhite, Hadley, Taylor, Waite, and Brown attend Mott Middle College High School; Edwards, Allen, Wakefield, and Walton attend Flint Northwestern High School.

Hatten is looking forward to a career as a fish and game biologist.

Hernandez would like to attend business

Eleven youths honored as Judge Marable students of the month

Judge Marable Students of the Year 2014-2015, (l-r back row) Destanie Hadley, Makayla Brown, Treveyon Allen, Michael Hatten, Corey Edwards, Dylan Hernandez, (Front Row l-r) Samaria Waite, Tasha Walton, Mariah Taylor, Charlee Wilhite, Ananda Wakefield

school and possibly become an attorney. Wilhite aspires to be a veterinarian. Hadley would like to pursue a career as a

nurse practitioner. Taylor and Waite both aspire to become

doctors. Brown would like to become a social

worker. Edwards would like a career as a sports

commentator. Allen is looking forward to a career in

business and marketing. Wakefield would like to become a medical

assistant. Walton would like to become a dancer/

choreographer. Each honoree received a $75.00 award,

trophy, and certificate and has been invited to shadow Judge Marable for a day at the court while he performs his official duties.

The honorees names have been engraved on a plaque displayed at the 68th District Courthouse. The honorees were

also invited to participate in a campus visit to Michigan State University.

The Judge Marable Student of the Month/Year program was established by Judge Marable and his Citizens Advisory Committee in 2004 to encourage Flint area high school students to focus on academic achievement and career goals.

After the end of the school year, one of the monthly awardees will be selected as Judge Marables Student of the Year, and will receive a $500.00 award.

Tenth-grade students who are Genesee County residents, or who attend public, charter, or private schools located in Flint or Genesee County are eligible to apply.

Further information on the Judge Marable Student of the Month/Year program and applications are available from the www.judgemarable.net website or by call ing (810) 597-7795.



GEAR UP program helps first generation low-income youth prepare for college

Mount Pleasant - Last week, a cohort of students from three Flint-area schools experienced college life at Central Michigan University through GEAR UP. This week, a cohort from Harrison High School will do the same.

GEAR UP means Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs, said Director Mary Henley. It is for first generation, low income at-risk students and has been a part of the Central Michigan University community since 2000.

The program, which is housed within the Institutional Diversity office, prepares students by teaching them that

GEAR UP students on CMU Campus

college is achievable, accessible and affordable, Henley said.

They come to campus, live in the residence halls, and are chaperoned and mentored by our College Positive volunteers, Henley said.

CMU senior Anjanette Haggard joined GEAR UP in sixth grade. She served as a College Positive volunteer for the program and now is an AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associate for GEAR UP.

By the time I got to CMU, the next thing for me to do was to be a mentor because this program did so much for me, Haggard said. Now Im helping other people get that same experience.

The cohorts of middle and high school students each come to campus for a week during the summer.

Alvin Love, a high school junior from Flint, just completed his fourth year participating in GEAR UP.

I first started coming to GEAR UP when I was in seventh grade, and they gave me so much hope, he said. It gives me a lot of joy to come to a college and have a lot of people who really care about me and want me to succeed. I didnt really want to go to college the first year. Now Im thinking about going to college.

Mya McCloud said GEAR UP changed her perspective about higher education.

I feel like I need something to prepare me for what college is going to be like, and I feel like this program is a good way to do that, McCloud, a high school junior from Flint, said. I feel like if I didnt come here and didnt get prepared for college, then Id be lost.

GEAR UP is administered and funded by the U.S. Department of Education and the King Chavez Parks Initiative.



Back Row (L to R): Herbert Simmons, Jr., president of the Grambling Faculty Senate; Grambling Mayor Pro-tempore Roy Jackson; SGA President Jonathan Wallace; Jalexi Heard, SGA executive assistant; Rep. Patrick Jefferson; Sen. Rick Gallot, Jr.; Cecil Holt, SGA chief justice; Jan Carter, AT&T sales executive for

the employee sponsorship program; Jan Waguespack, AT&T client solution executive for higher education; and David Aubrey, AT&T regional director. Front Row (L to R): Adarian Williams, GSU sophomore class president; Asia Scott, SGA director of academic success; Astra Watts, GSU junior class president; GSU Presi-

dent Willie Larkin; Michael Meadows, SGA chief of staff; Grambling Mayor Edward Jones; and Charles Scott, AT&T engineering manager. Photo by Glenn Lewis.

LA AT&T has made a $50,000 contribution to the Grambling University Foundation Inc., for scholarships in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to be awarded to 23 students for one year. One superior student will receive a $5,000 scholarship, two will receive $2,500 awards, and 20 students will be awarded $2,000 scholarships.

Supporting STEM education in Louisiana is of the utmost importance if we are going to continue to move forward as a global leader in innovation, said state Sen. Rick Gallot, Jr. These students are our future, and we must continue to invest in their education and development if we want to continue to see growth.

Grambling State University is a comprehensive, historically black, public institution with a community of learners who strive for excellence in their pursuit of knowledge.

AT&Ts scholarship contribution will help with the universitys goal to increase the retention of STEM students. It follows a

AT&T Donates $50,000 to Fund STEM Scholarships at Grambling State University

$15,000 donation to Grambling in December 2014 to sponsor the HBCU Hacks program, a 48-hour program where student teams create a mobile app over the course of a weekend.

Grambling recognizes the importance of investing in STEM education, and we are proud to have Senator Gallot who supports and mirrors our drive for excellence, said Helen Godfrey Smith, chairwoman of the Grambling University Foundation Board of Directors.

Research has shown that students who receive financial aid in the form of grants and scholarships have improved rates of success, and we are thrilled to be able to give this chance to 23 deserving students.

These scholarships will also help fill a statewide need for STEM-trained employees necessary for Louisianas future workforce. Experts estimate Louisiana alone will have 69,000 STEM vacancies by 2018. It is vital that we prepare tomorrows workforce today, said AT&T Louisiana President Sonia Perez.

Our country will need thousands of new employees to fill science, technology, engineering and mathematics-related jobs to meet the demands of the billions of dollars in new projects already in development. Supporting institutions like Grambling will go a long way toward preparing our future workforce, across our state and throughout the country.

The minimum grade point average to qualify as an AT&T scholar and maintain a scholarship is 3.0. Scholars will be selected based on their application, essay, faculty recommendation, involvement in STEM-related extracurricular activities and unmet financial need.

I appreciate this gesture and this investment in Grambling State University. This is not just a giving of a check; it is an investment in the future of our young people, GSU President Willie Larkin said.

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Sabrina Beeman-Jackson

Saginaw ISD Head Start/Early Head

Start Program Director

About Saginaw ISD HE/EHS

Established in 1965, Head Start promotes school readiness for children, ages three to five, in low-income families by offering educational, nutritional, health, social and other services.

Head Start programs promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social and other services to enrolled children and families.

Early Head Start, launched in 1995, provides supprt to low-income infants, toddlers, pregnant women and their families.

EHS programs enhance

childrens physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development; assist pregnant women to access comprehensive prenatal and postpartum care: support parents efforts to fulfill their parental roles; and help parents move toward self-sufficiency.

Together Head Start and Early Head Start have served tens of millions of children and their families.

At Saginaw ISD Head Start our attentive staff is available Monday through Friday to answer all your questions and make every effort to ensure you are 100% satisfied.

Our mission is to provide high quality services, developing school

readiness and family empowerment for prenatal to age five children and families by working in partnership with parents and the community.

Source: www.saginawheadstart.org

Saginaw ISD Head StartClaytor Administrative Building

3200 Perkins StreetSaginaw, MI 48601Phone 989.752.2193Fax 989.921.7146

Office HoursMonday: 8 AM - 4:30 PMTuesday: 8 AM - 4:30 PM

Wednesday: 8 AM - 4:30 PMThursday: 8 AM - 4:30 PM

Friday: 8 AM - 4:30 PMSaturday: 8 AM - 4:30 PMSunday: 8 AM - 4:30 PM

For additional information concerningSaginaw ISD Head Start visit:

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Saginaw - Yeo & Yeo is pleased to announce that the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA) named Suzanne R. Lozano, CPA, CVA, principal, a recipient of its 2015 Women to Watch

Experienced Leader Award. The MICPAs Womens Initiatives

Task Force chose award recipients from nominees across Michigan in each of two

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Yeo & Yeos Suzanne R. Lozano Receives Women to Watch Award

award categories: experienced leaders (professionals who have advanced to a higher leadership position within their organization) and emerging leaders (professionals who have made significant contributions to the accounting profession and the community, and are progressing toward the highest levels of advancement).

The Task Force chose three winners in the experienced leader category and one winner in the emerging leader category.

This award recognizes Suzannes contributions to the CPA profession, her leadership and her commitment to the community. She is disciplined, dedicated and highly valued by her clients. She is a valued mentor, a positive role model and a dynamic ambassador for Yeo & Yeo in the community, says David W. Schaeffer, managing principal of the Saginaw office.

Lozano started with Yeo & Yeo in 1999 and now serves as principal in charge of the Saginaw offices Management Advisory Services Group.

She is a member of the firms Health Care Services team, Health Care Reform team, and Business Valuation and Litigation Support team.

She also serves on the firms Career Advocacy Team. Lozano holds accreditation as a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) with the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts, specializing in business valuation and litigation support.

Lozano is a member of National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts, the MICPA Construction Task Force, Inforum - Great Lakes Bay Region, and the Leadership Saginaw Alumni Association. She is vice chair of the Mid-Michigan Childrens Museum, and treasurer of the Peach Lutheran Church and School Foundation.

The MICPA announced the winners on June 16 at the Womens Leadership Breakfast in Plymouth, Mich., and the awards will be presented at the 2015 MICPA Awards Dinner on September 30 in West Bloomfield, Mich.

for this multi-faceted program that offers a combination of free business training, micro loans of $1,000 to $2,500, assigned business mentors and networking opportunities.

The mission of LaunchDETROIT is to support and develop entrepreneurs and small businesses in under-resourced communities in the Detroit region. Since the program was introduced in 2013 by Rotary volunteers in District 6400, it has achieved national attention and international recognition from Rotary International, the worlds oldest service organization headquartered in Evanston, Illinois.

We awarded our first micro-loans in January 2014 and 2015 in a program that is still in its infancy, said Rotarian Lawrence

LaunchDETROIT Seeks Detroit Entrepreneurs for Micro-Loan Finance Program

Wright, president of the LaunchDETROIT initiative. Weve learned a lot through the process, which is being well documented by Rotary International. Currently, were accepting applications for our third round of entrepreneurs.

According to Wright, LaunchDETROIT volunteers have learned that business training and mentoring are two of the key components that entrepreneurs seek.

Were very fortunate to have Baker College of Allen Park, as a partner to provide free business training classes, said Wright.

SEE P 17, LaunchDetroitDetroit - LaunchDETROIT is seeking

entrepreneurs who live and work in Detroit to apply online at www.LaunchDetroit.org



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During the first year of our program, entrepreneurs attended five weekly, three-hour classes at Bakers Allen Park campus.

It was Bakers administration and instructors who encouraged us to increase the number of classes to ensure that entrepreneurs finish the coursework with a solid business plan. This year, were increasing the attendance requirement to eight classes.

The deadline to apply online for the LaunchDETROIT program is August 21, 2015, and qualifying candidates will be interviewed in September. Successful candidates must have a business product or service that will enable them to repay their loan within one year through regular installments.

Upon completion of business training that begins in October and ends with business plan presentations in November, the LaunchDETROIT selection committee will interview candidates for micro-loans to be awarded in January 2016. A business mentor is assigned to

each qualifying candidate.Entrepreneur Willie Brake,

owner of All About Technology, Inc., was among the first group of entrepreneurs to participate in LaunchDETROIT and credited the program with allowing him to expand his business to a retail location on Michigan Avenue, west of Livernois Avenue, in Detroit.

Brakes testimonial, along with other entrepreneur photo and video testimonials, are available on the LaunchDETROIT website.

The personal relationships that have formed between our entrepreneurs, their mentors and Rotary volunteers have been a wonderful extension of this program, added Wright. We feel like family.

LaunchDETROIT is a non-profit program powered by Rotary volunteers from District 6400, which serves southeast Michigan and southwest Ontario. Questions may be emailed to [email protected].

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Ahmeek - Early-stage manufacturer Neuvokas Corporation, in Michigans Upper Peninsula (UP), has secured over $2.8 million in funding to develop a new technology. This new technology is capable of producing Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) rebar used in the construction industry. The funding will also support job creation and on-the-job training for new employees over the course of the next two years.

Neuvokas makes FRP rebar under the trademarked name GatorBar. This product is made through a novel manufacturing process of combining fiber with a matrix resin.

The method used to produce GatorBar provides a more efficient way to manufacture a, rust-free rebar product with an extended service life of up to 20 times the current standard (steel) with cost savings on labor and freight.

GatorBar also enables a 30% reduction in concrete usage and less CO2 emissions. The product is at or near price parity with black steel a task that has eluded FRP manufactures for over 30 years.

My experience in manufacturing and process development allowed me to recognize an opportunity to make an existing product more efficiently, said Erik Kiilunen, CEO of Neuvokas Corporation. Using the improved controls

Michigan UP Manufacturer Secures Funding of $2.8M to Advance Production Technology

and raw materials available today weve increased process speed for FRP rebar 3x already and have a 15x increase projected within 6 months.

Initially the company raised $1.2M private equity. It was followed by $45K in services from the Small Business Development

Centers (SBDC) Business Accelerator Fund (BAF) through the MTEC Smart Zone. The BAF services helped the company meet important investor milestones.

Then the National Science Foundation (NSF) provided a $150K Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant, which was matched by a $25K Emerging Technologies Fund (ETF) grant from the SBDC. (The SBDCs BAF and ETF are managed in partnership with the MEDC.) A $30K NSF SBIR Phase IB grant was also received.

The University of Michigans (U-M) Institute for Research on Labor, Employment, and the Economy (IRLEE) program provided a $25K grant.

The Michigan Corporate Relations Network (MCRN) provided a $40K grant. A Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) of $275K was received through the Township of Allouez (Keweenaw County) and the Michigan Strategic Fund.

The U.S. Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) provided $40K in grants and a $350K unsecured note. In addition to these funds, the company recently closed on a $1M Series A extension bringing the total raised over $2.8M.

Located in the far reaches of Michigans UP, Neuvokas Corporation was founded in 2013

by Erik Kiilunen and Ken Keranen. Neuvokas runs out of the former Rensen Manufacturing facility in Keweenaw County, which the company renovated with state of the art equipment and machinery. The team at Neuvokas has now grown to 5 with plans to add another 30+ employees over the next two to three years as the company scales production.

I cant take all the credit for our success, shared Kiilunen. Im blessed to have a strong team behind me that includes my wife and family, our employees, outstanding investor partners, and numerous supporters from groups like the SBDC, Cleantech Open, and NextEnergy.

Kiilunen shared their early success was fueled by what he and Keranen learned in the five-month Accelerator program from the Cleantech Open, which also earned Neuvokas a Sustainability Award at the 2014 Midwest Cleantech Open.

He also recognized Dan Radomski from Next Energy for helping the company secure the EERE funding and Arcadio (Kayo) Ramirez from the Michigan Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for helping them secure some of the funding as well and providing assistance in building a business model suited best for Neuvokas.

In working with the Michigan SBDC, Kiilunen received no-cost counseling and hands-on support from a handful of Business Consultants across the Michigan SBDC network. The assistance included support with developing a strategic business plan, building a business/financial model, making critical introductions to potential investors, assistance in writing SBIR/STTR proposals, and preparing an investment roadmap.

Neuvokas Corporation is the manufacturer of GatorBar, a Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) rebar used primarily in the construction industry. Headquartered in Ahmeek, MI, the company brings advanced engineering and materials science to manufacture industry-leading solutions for construction. For more details, visit www.neuvokascorp.com.

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Saginaw - The Michigan Small Business Development Center Great Lakes Bay Region will offer a free Starting a Business seminar at the Hoyt Library at 505 Janes Avenue in Saginaw on Wednesday, August 12, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

This seminar is designed for individuals who are considering self-employment and those who may be at the beginning stages of starting a business.

Delivered in a seminar format, this introductory session helps aspiring entrepreneurs assess their abilities to lead and manage a company, as well as evaluate market and sales potential for their products/services. Start-up costs, financing

options, and business planning are introduced, along with other necessary steps to getting started.

For more information about Michigan SBDC, online resources, business education seminars and registration, go to www.SBDCMichigan.org or call (989) 686-9597.

Pre-registration is required and reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.

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July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Why do you think its important to raise awareness about the mental health challenges

facing minority groups in our community?

Creating awareness about minority mental health is important because many people probably dont realize the added stress many minoritys face simply for being themselves. Couple with that the stigma thats associated with mental illness in general and its not hard to understand why minority groups often dont receive adequate treatment. Hopefully raising awareness will help people understand better and possibly create more opportunities for minority groups to seek help.Kyle Schroeder, Community Member

I think raising awareness about minority mental health is important because the more awareness we can create about something, the more opportunities there are for reseouces and programs to become available to the people that need them the most.Marie Villegas, Mexican American Council

Raising awareness is important because African Americans, Asian Americans, Latinos/as, Native Americans and the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) communities face significant barriers to mental health care such as stigma, homelessness, transportation, and financial resources among others. These communities have significant rates of suicide and we know that early identification and intervention make a big difference in recovery success, so the more people know this, the more we are able to be culturally responsive and help these individuals achieve better health outcomes and save lives. Dalia Smith, Saginaw MAX System of Care

I think its important because some minority groups may have limited exposure to what mental health is based on their cultural backgrounds. If individuals in these minority groups dont understand the concept of mental illness, it would be impossible for them to understand or trust the resources and help available to them. And that has a negative impact on the entire community because every one of us plays a part in the health and wellbeing of the community. Raising awareness about minority mental health challenges hopefully means we can better understand how to respond to the needs of individuals with different cultural backgrounds and make Saginaw a healthier place to live, work, and play.Dawna Westbrook, Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority

I think the term minority can mean a host of different things - meaning that it doesnt necessarily have to refer to a persons racial or ethnic identity. Peoples belief systems and thought process can put them in a minority too. With that being said, I think awareness about mental health and the challenges people face around receiving adequate care is important across the board because everyone deserves the same access to care and resources regardless of how they identify. Craig Neiderquill, Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority



HEALTH Better Choices, Better Medicine, Better Healing

By Natalia Rawls

VA. - Before I started as an intern at NAMI, I had never heard of Bebe Moore Campbell or even National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month (NMMHAM). When I first heard about the month, I was puzzled and filled with questions. In particular, I wondered: Why is there a need for a minority mental health awareness month, since mental health conditions affect your brain and not your skin color?

I was admittedly reluctant to voice my confusion because I did not want to appear ignorant or offensive.

Luckily, my supervisor was very receptive and she wasnt offended by my questions at all. Living with a mental health condition is challenging for everyone, regardless of their background. But in addition to brain chemistry, culture, race and ethnicity influence mental health rates, attitudes and treatment.

I consider myself to be a well-informed African American woman, and even I wasnt aware of the many barriers that exist in communities similar to mine that make it more challenging to address and treat mental health conditions.

I found out that people in diverse communities are less likely to use mental health

Minority Mental Health Isnt a Minor Issueservices. When they do, they often receive poorer quality of care, making their experiences even more alarming.

After that conversation, I decided to do my own research on mental health in diverse communities. Some of the reasons I found for people not using mental health services and getting worse care included: Higher levels of stigma.

Less access to treatment. Lack of mental health literacy and information. A culturally insensitive health care system. Bias and discrimination in treatment settings. Lack of access to health insurance.

As a result, I realized that this issue affects me more than I ever imagined. I decided to come up with a list of why National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month matters to me:

Its the perfect opportunity to ask questions about mental health and awareness in

NAMI National Convention attendees Photo Credit: National Allegiance on Mental Health (NAMI)

diverse communities.Its an opportunity to acknowledge and

attempt to change the reality that multicultural communities face mental health disparities.

It reminds those who are affected by a mental health condition that they are not alone and that there is hope.

It creates a safe space to share our stories and eliminate stigma.

Having learned more about multicultural mental health, I now feel capable of startingand continuingthe conversation surrounding it. For those of you (like me a few weeks ago) with questions about why NMMHAM matters or even exists, I encourage you to learn more and join the conversation.

Hope starts with me. Hope starts with you. Hope starts with us.

Natalia Rawls is an intern in NAMIs Multicultural Action Center.



FRIDAY JULY 17, 11AM-5PM

HEALTH CARE ENROLLMENT FAMILY FUN DAY!

Buena Vista Community Center 1940 S. Outer Drive

DONT FEEL LIKE A FISH OUT OF WATER! Contact the Saginaw Health Plan for all of your

Health Care Enrollment Needs and Questions!

Call today! 844.232.7740

FREE

HOT DOGS AND POPCORN Noon-5pm

ACTIVITIES: HEALTH CARE ENROLLMENT! HEALTH SCREENINGS including blood pressure, foot and vision!

Basketball Tournament! Local Dance Team Performances!

Obstacle Course-Style Bounce House for Kids!

AGES 60 AND UP 11am-Noon

FREE

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Saginaw - The recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that upholds the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is a victory for Michigan families, especially the hundreds of thousands who had previously lacked access to affordable, quality health care services and treatment.

The Saginaw Health Plan (SHP) applauds the ruling because it allows the plan and its many community partners to continue on its mission, and thats helping connect people and their families to the health care they need.

Here in Saginaw County, the Saginaw Health Plan has been on the frontlines of reaching out to and helping many of our neighbors get health insurance. Thanks to the ACA, these individuals are now insured because they were able to get affordable health coverage because of tax break incentives the issue recently upheld by the Supreme Court that significantly reduced the cost of health insurance premiums.

Thanks to the ACA, hundreds of thousands of low-income citizens who previously did not have any health insurance now have access to health coverage. Since the full implementation of the ACA in 2013, more than 500,000 additional Michiganders now have health coverage both through the health insurance marketplace as well as through the Healthy Michigan Program; Michigans Medicaid Expansion Program.

For the Saginaw Health Plan, this is an issue that hits close to home. We have seen all too often how helping connect people to the care they need has improved their health and saved lives. People with diabetes and chronic heart diseases can now see doctors, get the medications they need, find resources to change their lifestyles and ultimately get healthier.

Whole communities are getting healthier, and thats reason for celebration, which is why the Saginaw Health Plan hosts several

Saginaw community partners focus on helping Saginaw County residents get access to health care

community events throughout the year, such as the Healthcare Enrollment Family Fun Day planned for Friday, July 17, 2015, in partnership with the Buena Vista Community Center.

Like so many of our other events in the community, the Family Fun Day we have planned will focus on an intergenerational

family fun day with different activities for all ages. Activities will include staff on hand to assist in healthcare enrollment, health screenings, an obstacle course-style bounce house, local dance team performances and basketball tournament. A fish fry is planned for seniors ages 60 and older from 11am until noon.

At the event, we will have staff on hand to help enroll people into the Saginaw Health Plan. While not insurance, SHP provides limited assistance with doctor visits, prescriptions, X-rays and lab tests for Saginaw County residents over the age of 19 who meet the eligibility criteria.

Additionally, the Saginaw Health Plan

will help attendees enroll into Healthy Michigan, Michigans Medicaid Expansion Program, designed to provide health care to a broad range of low-income individuals and families who previously did not have access to quality health care. To qualify, enrollees must be:

19-64 years oldEarning income at or below

138 percent of the federal poverty level ($33,465 a year for a family of four)

Dont qualify for or are not enrolled in Medicare or other Medicaid programs

Are not pregnant at the time of application

Do not currently have any other type of health insurance

We encourage everyone in Saginaw County to join us during this event to get free help signing up for healthcare.

Were your trusted local source for healthcare enrollment and questions.

Be sure to mark your calendars for July 17 and join us at the Family Fun Day! As the name indicates, were pulling out all the stops to ensure that families and attendees have a good time and get access to quality health care.

The Family Fun Day Fish Fry will be FREE for seniors ages 60 and older from 11am to noon

FREE hotdogs and popcorn will be available for everyone from noon to 5pm

The fun-filled and informative event will be held on Friday, July 17, at the Buena Vista Community Center, 1940 S. Outer Drive, Saginaw, MI 48601

People who do not qualify for Healthy Michigan can still apply for SHP

For more information, contact SHP at 844-232-7740


Thanks to the ACA, hundreds of

thousands of low-income citizens who previously did not have any health

insurance now have access to health

coverage.

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MD - You are not alone.There are ways you can feel better.If you have been feeling sad, hopeless, or irritable for what

seems like a long time, you might have depression.Depression is a real, treatable brain illness, or health problem.Depression can be caused by big transitions in life, stress, or

changes in your bodys chemicals that affect your thoughts and moods.

Even if you feel hopeless, depression gets better with treatment.

There are lots of people who understand and want to help you.Ask for help as early as you can so you can get back to being

yourself.Regular sadness and depression are not the

sameRegular sadnessFeeling moody, sad, or grouchy? Who

doesnt once in a while? Its easy to have a couple of bad days. Your schoolwork, activities, and family and friend drama, all mixed with not enough sleep, can leave you feeling overwhelmed. On top of that, teen hormones can be all over the place and also make you moody or cry about the smallest thing. Regular moodiness and sadness usually go away quickly though, within a couple of days.

DepressionUntreated depression is a more intense feeling of sadness,

hopelessness, and anger or frustration that lasts much longer, such as for weeks, months, or longer. These feelings make it hard for you to function as you normally would or participate in your usual activities. You may also have trouble focusing and feel like you have little to no motivation or energy. You may not even feel like seeing your best friends. Depression can make you feel like it is hard to enjoy life or even get through the day.

Know the signs and symptoms of depressionMost of the day or nearly every day you may feel one or all

of the following: Sad Empty Hopeless Angry, cranky, or frustrated, even at minor things

You also may:

Teen Depression Not care about things or activities you used to enjoy. Have weight loss when you are not dieting or weight

gain from eating too much. Have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, or sleep

much more than usual. Move or talk more slowly. Feel restless or have trouble sitting still. Feel very tired or like you have no energy. Feel worthless or very guilty. Have trouble concentrating, remembering

information, or making decisions. Think about dying or suicide or try suicide.

Not everyone experiences depression the same way. And depression can occur at the same time as other

mental health problems, such as anxiety, an eating disorder, or substance abuse.

If you think you are depressed, ask for help as early as you can

1. Talk to: Your parents or guardian Your teacher or counselor Your doctor A helpline, such as 1-800-273-TALK

(8255), free 24-hour help Or call 911 if you are in a crisis or want to

hurt yourself.2. Ask your parent or guardian to make an

appointment with your doctor for a checkup. Your doctor can make sure that you do not have another health

problem that is causing your depression. If your doctor finds that you do not have another health problem, he or she can treat your depression or refer you to a mental health professional. A mental health professional can give you a thorough evaluation and also treat your depression.

3. Talk to a mental health professional, such as a psychiatrist, counselor, psychologist, or other therapist. These mental health professionals can diagnose and treat depression and other mental health problems.

For additional information visit the following websites, National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): www.nimh.nih.gov, NIDA for Teens, Drugs & Health: http://teens.drugabuse.gov/blog

Source: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/

You are not alone.



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Submitted by Saginaw County Business & Education Partnership

Saginaw - Participants of the Saginaw ISD Career Links Program recently experienced the virtual realities of having limited resources in a unique poverty simulation conducted by the Saginaw County Business & Education Partnership. It was fun and realistic. We experienced a lot of the problems low-income families face, said participant, Zachary Pierce.

This poverty simulation was designed and made available by the Missouri Association for Community Action. Its goal is to help people better understand the actualities of poverty.

This simulation helped the students understand the complexities and frustration of individuals living with limited resources, said Kathy Conklin, executive director of the Saginaw County Business & Education Partnership. Conklin explains, Some of our students are heads of households so they know first-hand what it means to provide for their families. Others got a chance to see what their parents or guardians experience and are now better able to plan for when they are on their own.

During the poverty simulation,

Understanding the reality of poverty

participants role-played the lives of low-income families. Some were TANF recipients, some were disabled, and others were senior citizens on Social Security.

They had the stressful task of providing for basic necessities and shelter on a limited budget during the course of four 15-minute weeks. They interacted with human service agencies, grocers, pawnbrokers, bill collectors, job interviewers, police officers, and many others who were role-played by members from the community.

The Community Action Poverty Simulation enables participants to look at poverty from a variety of angles and then to recognize and discuss the potential for change within their local communities, said Elaine West, executive director of the Missouri Association for Community Action.

The simulation was designed to sensitize those who frequently deal with low-income families as well as to create a broader awareness of poverty among policymakers, community leaders, and many others.

The Missouri Association for Community Action is a network of community action agencies that provide a variety of services to

low-income individuals and families. Please visit their website at http://bit.ly/1gLdSIW to find out more about the poverty simulation or call Kathy Conklin at 989-399-0016.

There are many among us who are working, often at more than one job, yet still falling behind. No matter how hard these households try, they cant get ahead.

The Michigan Association of United Ways recently released a report on their study of financial hardship faced by many Michigan residents. What they found was that forty percent of Michigan households earn too little to provide basic needs. They also learned that nearly two-thirds of jobs statewide pay less than $20 per hour.

The term ALICE was coined by United Way. It is an acronym for Asset Limited Income Constrained Employed after their pilot research project looking at low-income populations.

The ALICE report is a study of financial hardship and is being used by many non-profit and governmental agencies to help understand poverty in Michigan.

If you are interested in knowing more about the Alice report, please use the following link, http://www.uwmich.org/alice/

Participants of the Saginaw ISD Career Links Program experiencing the virtual realities of having limited resources



By Mel and Pearl ShawSaad & Shaw Comprehensive FundDevelopment Services

Summer reading is highlighted in Oprah and other magazines each year. A good read is great to enjoy on the beach or curled up on a lawn chair. But what about a good summer write?

Thats right start writing now to help the money come in at the end of the year, or perhaps next spring. Thats how its done. Writing proposals now prevents future complaints such as how can I write that proposal in just three days? Its called planning ahead.

Here are six things you should know before writing a proposal.

1. What type of funding are you seeking? Do you want a grant for a specific program, general operating support, equipment purchases, an advocacy campaign, or for a building (capital project)? Most organizations are looking for funds for multiple projects at the same time. For example, unrestricted or general operating funds are most coveted as they provide an organization with the greatest flexibility.

But many foundations now seek to focus their giving more narrowly, and while they may want to support your afterschool health program, they may not be willing to fund outreach that helps ensure you reach the target group of children you want to engage. 2. How much money do you need to raise in total? How much do you expect to raise from foundations? Corporations? Government sources? Individual donors? Many funders want to see a diversity of projected revenue and they look for it in your proposed budget.3. What is your projected impact? What will be different if your organization secures the funds it is seeking? Be specific.

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Summer writing4. What types of written materials do you have that can help inform the proposal writing process? Ideally you have a case for support that you can draw from. If not, you will need access to your mission statement, vision statement, organizational description, program description, projected evaluation method, impact and again budget.5. Where could the money come from? You can begin your funding research using The Foundation Centers online resources (fconline.fdncenter.org/ ). You can pay a small fee for access from your computer, or you may be able to use the database at your library as many libraries subscribe providing you with free access.

When you identify a potential funder, review their guidelines closely before you begin writing. Make sure that your

project and organization meet the funders requirements. 6. Review the required attachments. Make a list of what you will need to provide. This often includes your 501c3 letter, audited financials, an organizational budget, a project budget, board list with affiliations, and sometimes a list of other projected funders for the project. The attachments alone can launch a mini-crisis if you try to pull these together two hours before the proposal is due. Start now, and reduce future stress.

Mel and Pearl Shaw position nonprofits, colleges and universities for fundraising success. For help with your fundraising visit www.saadandshaw.com or call (901) 522-8727.

Copyright 2015 - Mel and Pearl Shaw

Saginaw - The St. Marys of Michigan Foundation offers scholarship opportunities to St. Marys of Michigan associates, their children and community members to help support those who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an academic program leading to a degree or certificate in a healthcare or allied healthcare field.

This year, the St. Marys of Michigan Foundation has awarded over $52,000 in scholarships to the following recipients:

Beverly Kremin Memorial HealthCare Scholarship

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Non Profit DirectoryCAN Council Saginaw County1311 N. Michigan AvenueSaginaw, MI 48602(989) 752-7226 / fax (989) 752-277www.cancouncil.org

THE EZEKIEL [email protected]. Box 3470Saginaw, MI 48605-3470Phone: 989-755-1620Fax: 989-755-4038

Good Neighbors Mission1318 Cherry StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-399-9918

Health Delivery, Inc.501 Lapeer Ave. Saginaw, MI 48607989-759-6400

Houghton-Jones Task Force1708 Johnson StreetSaginaw, MI989-752-1660

Lighthouse Outreach Center808 Janes StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-928-9096

Mobile Medical Response834 S. Washington Ave.Saginaw, MI 48601989.758.2900

Michigan Banner Outreach1400 W. GeneseeSaginaw, MI 48602989-714-2240

Pit and Balcony Theatre805 N. HamiltonSaginaw, MI 48602www.pitandbalconytheatre.com989-754-6587pitandbalconytheatre@yahoo.com

Public Libraries of SaginawButman-Fish, Hoyt, Wickes & Zauel Libraries505 Janes AvenueSaginaw, MI 48607989-755-0904www.saginawlibrary.org

Restoration Community Outreach1205 NormanSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 753-1886 / fax (989) 753-2880Email: [email protected]

Saginaw County Business & Education Partnership1213 South Washington Ave.Saginaw, MI 48601989.399.0016

Saginaw County Community Action Agency, Inc. (CAC)2824 Perkins StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-753-7741

The Saginaw Community Foundation1 Tuscola, Suite 100Saginaw, MI 48607989-755-0545

Women of ColorsP.O. Box 5525Saginaw, MI 48603989-399-9275 or 989-737-9286

St. Marys Foundation Awards $52,000 to Nursing & Healthcare Students

Jenna McLean, Saginaw Samantha Wirt, Chesaning

Childrens Free Ward Association Healthcare Scholarship

Jenna McLean, Saginaw Childrens Free Ward Association Healthcare Advancement Scholarship

Michael Busch, Saginaw Dr. Raana Akbar for Women in HealthCare Scholarship

Whitney Woodbridge, Saginaw Medical Staff Nursing Scholarship

Becky Murray, Midland

Doris M. Jacques Volunteer Alliance HealthCare Advancement Scholarship

Joshuah Guigar, Bad Axe Heather Hurney, Saginaw Danielle Schmidt, Saginaw

Nursing Student Scholarship Joshuah Guigar, Bad Axe Amy Rivard, Linwood Kayla Winners, Chesaning

Rick Ohle Professional Development Scholarship

Heather Hurney, Saginaw Brittany Rhode, Merrill

RN Bridge Nursing Scholarship Heather Hurney, Saginaw Becky Murray, Midland

St. Marys of Michigan Foundation has been providing scholarships, which are made possible through individual donations from community members, businesses and St. Marys of Michigan associates, since 1992. For complete scholarship information and guidelines, please visit the Foundation webpage at stmarysofmichigan.org or call (989) 907-8300.

St. Marys Scholarship recipients Courtesy photo



PRAISE CONNECTIONS & LIFE

Tye Tribbett to host Charleston victims benefit concert

SC - The massacre at a Charleston, South Carolina, church last month has prompted GRAMMY Award-winning recording artist Tye Tribbett to launch a Hate Wont Win concert to benefit the families of the nine people who were shot to death in that tragic incident.

The concert will feature several big-name Christian artists, including GRAMMY winner Israel Houghton, Break Every Chain singer Tasha Cobbs, R&B star Akon protg Mali Music and Columbia, South Carolina, native Travis Greene.

The Hate Wont Win concert will take place Thursday, July 23, at The Medallion Conference Center in Columbia and will cap the first day of Tribbetts second annual

The Chosen Music Mentorship conference for church worship leaders.

Gospel is the good news, Tribbett said of his use of music as a healing tool to create racial harmony in the Carolinas. By spreading the music, we induce hope, and we train new worship leaders so they are equipped with the same intent to go fearlessly where some have lost hope and to boldly declare through this gospel that there is yet hope.

The Chosen Music Mentorship Program runs July 23-25 and offers spiritual and practical workshops from gospel icons such as producer Donald Lawrence and rising star Jonathan McReynolds.

http://www.christianretailing.com/

A Passport to Theatre July 27 - August 1, 2015 9am to 4pm IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE WORLD OF THEATRE!

Summer Musical Production

SNOW WHITE A POLITICALLY CORRECT FAIRY TALE

Book, Music & Lyrics by Marc Robin

Pit and Balcony Theatre is pleased to announce a new theatrical experience:

a week long theatre intensive designed to allow students age 12-18 the opportunity to develop their dramatic skills and appreciation for theatre by

experiencing every artistic facet of it with daily workshops and afternoon

rehearsals. Performances: July 31 & August 1.

To register call: 989.754.6587 by July 23rd

Fee: $75 per participant - lunch included A Passport to Theatre Program is made possible through a grant from the Morley Foundation



Bethel AME ChurchPastor P. David Saunders535 Cathay St.Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 755-7011

Bread of Life Harvest CenterSenior Pastor Rodney J. McTaggart3726 Fortune Blvd.Saginaw, MI 48603(989) 790-7933

Christ Disciples Baptist ChurchFounder Pastor Eddie BensonPastor Genevieve Benson3317 Lapeer StreetSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 754-2444

Corinthian Baptist ChurchPastor Roy L. Manning104 S. 10th St.Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 754-1820

Faith Harvest ChurchBishop Ronald E. Chipp1734 N. MasonSaginaw, MI 48602(989) 799-4200Website: www.faithharvestministry.orgE-mail: [email protected]

Grace Chapel ChurchPastor James Nelson2202 Janes Ave.Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 755-3212

Greater Williams TempleBishop H.J. Williams608 RemingtonSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 755-5291

Jacobs LadderPastor Dempsey Allen1926 Fairfield StreetSaginaw, MI 48602(989) 799-6601

Life in Christ MinistriesPastor Dennis Cotton, Sr. 2915 S. Washington RoadSaginaw, MI 48601(989) [email protected]

Messiah Missionary Baptist Church2615 Williamson RoadSaginaw, MI 48601Pastor Otis WashingtonPhone: (989) 777-2636Fax: (989) 777-2640E-mail: [email protected]: www.messiahsag.org

Mt. Olive Baptist ChurchPastor Marvin T. Smith1114 N. 6th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 752-8064

New Beginnings Life Changing MinistriesPastor Otis Dickens2312 S. Washington Ave.Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 755-3650

New Birth Missionary BaptistPastor Larry D. Camel1418 S. WarrenSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 755-6604

New Covenant Christian CenterPastor Ron Frierson523 HaydenSaginaw, MI752-8485

New Hope Missionary Baptist ChurchRev. Dr. Willie F. Casey1721 Tuscola StreetSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 753-7600

New Life Baptist ChurchPastor Rufus Bradley1401 Janes St.Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 753-1151

New Mt. Calvary Baptist ChurchPastor Robert E. Donald3610 Russel St.Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 754-0801

Ninth Street Community ChurchPastor William L. Scott Jr.Assistant Pastor Rex Jones1118 N. 9th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 752-7366

Prince of Peace Baptist Church825 North 24th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 754-2841Pastor Robert B. Corley Jr.

St. John Ev. Luthern ChurchPastor Connie Sassanella915 Federal AvenueSaginaw, MI 48607Phone: (989) 754-0489Worship: 9:30 AMstjohnlutheranelcasaginaw.weebly.com

Saginaw Valley CommunityPastor Richard Sayad3660 HermansauSaginaw, MI 48603(989) 752-4769

St. Lukes CME Church1121 TusolaSaginaw, MI 48607(989) 755-0351

The Potters Touch MinistriesPastor Kareem J. Bowen1402 North 6th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 755-48601facebook.com/The Potters Touch

Transforming Life MinistriesPastor William Brown3024 South Washington AvenueSaginaw, MI 48601-4353(989) 754-9573

True Vine Baptist ChurchPastor Paul E. Broaddus2930 Janes StreetSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 752-0751

Victorius Believers Ministries ChurchRev. Christopher V. Pryor624 S. Outer Dr.Saginaw, MI (989) 755-7692

Wolverine State Baptist Convention615 S. Jefferson Ave.Saginaw, MI 48607

World Outreach Campus of Greater Coleman Temple MinistriesSupt. H.J. Coleman Jr.2405 Bay Rd.Saginaw, MI 48602(989) 752-7957

Zion Missionary Baptist ChurchPastor Rodrick Smith721 JohnsonSaginaw, MI 48607(989) 754-9621

Faith Based Directory

Obituaries and MemorialsTo Celebrate a life Call 989.753.3475, or email [email protected]



Ken Sanders

SAVE THE DATE!Greater Williams Temple

608 East Remington Ave. | Saginaw, MI 48601 Presents

Project Runway of FashionsSaturday, September 26, 2015 | 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.

$10 DonationFor additional information and applications for this event

call 989.295.8680 or email [email protected] held in memory of Mother Iola Bruce Williams

Presented by Artistic Fingers Sponsors

Fashion Connection II & Snap Entertainment



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