Community Connections

Part-Time Community Organizer Description:

The Ezekiel Project is seeking an Organizer experienced in congregation-centered community organizing to recruit new membership and identify, train, and organize community leaders to address local and regional social justice and equity work. The organizer will mainly focused on full and fair funding for our schools in 2021-2022 and the Ezekiel Project Education Taskforce work.

The Organizer will work with the Director and volunteer task force leaders to execute the mission of Ezekiel and must be: a strategic thinker, able to inspire others to act, willing to take risks, self-motivated, and have a deep desire to work for racial and education justice in our society. Must have administrative experience and an intersectional approach to social justice. Bilingual, Spanish speaking preferred.

Successful candidates will be required to attend the 7-day residential Gamaliel National Leadership Training within 90 days of start date. Expenses paid by The Ezekiel Project. See www.gamaliel.org for training dates and locations.

This is a 12 month contracted position at 30 hours a week at $15.00/hour. We are unable to offer benefits or health insurance at this time.

Please submit a one-page cover letter and a resume to Executive Director Jessica Hernandez at director@theezekielproject.com
by 3 p.m. on July 21, 2021.

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Position Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Facilitate monthly Education Taskforce (EdJT) meetings, trainings, and leadership development.
Organize committee and task force logistics as needed—announcements, meeting minutes, and follow-up steps
Be the anchor organization liaison for Michigan Education Justice Coalition (MEJC)
Participate in MEJC weekly and monthly calls/check ins.
Recruit coalition partners, team leaders, and captains in Congressional District (CD) 4 and 5 that will align with the full and fair funding work.
Become a CD 4 and 5 expert on the Babies Over Billionaire campaign/ full and fair funding work.
Provide support, strategy meetings, and training to coalition partners, team leaders, and captains.
Assist Director in grant monitoring and reporting, collect task force metrics when needed
Conduct issues and policy research and compile resources for membership on particular issues and campaigns.
Align EdJT work with Youth for Social Change education focus work.
Attend and support other Ezekiel and coalition meetings.

Maintain special lists such as press contacts, funders and supporters, organizations engaging in similar work, etc.
Conduct at least 10 one-on-one conversations each week with task force leaders and participants, potential new members, leaders in member organizations, public officials, community group representatives, and other key officials.

Complete weekly reflection report on activities including tracking hours and review during reflective supervision.

Public Services ...

Food Pantries

Below is a link to the current list of Saginaw food pantries.

We not only provide listings of pantries, but we also provide information on: food closets, food banks, soup kitchens, congregate meal locations, food boxes, vouchers, etc.

Food locations provided are faith based, government and non profit with varying dates and times for donations and pick-ups. Please be sure to wear a mask on arrival.

www.foodpantries.org/ci/mi-saginaw.

MI United Ways

Michigan 2-1-1 is an easy way to connect with help of all kinds, right in your community. Need help with food, housing, or paying bills? Need support in a family crisis or community disaster?

We’re here for you. Any time. All the time. Just call, text, or search online and we’ll get you connected. If you are in need please visit the link below
now or call 1-844-875-9211. for quick confidential support.

www.mi211.org/

SCCMHA

As of March 16, 2020, all Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority buildings are closed to visitors with exception of 500 Hancock. Any visitors to the Hancock building will be screened before entry will be granted.

We encourage everyone to follow all Centers for Disease Control (CDC), State of Michigan and Saginaw County-issued guidance.

Get the latest information and corresponding updates available at:
www.cdc.gov/coronavirus,
www.michigan.gov/coronavirus, www.saginawpublichealth.org/coronavirus.

#MentalHealthMatters

Assessing the Clinical Utility of Interviews of Racial Trauma

You are invited to participate in a research study. In order to participate, you must identify as a racial/ethnic minority and experienced a memorable, distressing experience of racial discrimination or racism. You must be at least 18 years old, reside within the United States of America, and speak English fluently. You are not eligible to participate if you are currently engaged in trauma-focused psychotherapy. Participation in research is voluntary. Please ask any questions you have about participation in this study by contacting the researchers at far_lab@emich.edu.

Click the link below to participate now:
https://emichpsych.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aacZ3PxllcpObn8

Faith & Mental Health

The COVID-19 Pandemic has caused much distress throughout Michigan communities, in many cases, worsening already negative and even dangerous situations. Generally, faith leaders are "first responders" when individuals and families face public health crisis, disaster, or mental health problems. This Faith and Mental Health virtual Presentation is a 5-part series that provides resources to help faith leaders identify some of our most prevalent and devastating public and mental health problems and know how to reach out for help for vulnerable congregants and community members. Experts in each topic will provide the information you need to better serve your community.

Click the link below to register for this free virtual experience:
https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/0,5885,7-339-71551_61719_91930---,00.html?utm_

Dates and Topics
April 29 - Coping with Congregants' Challenges During Covid-19
May 25 - Mental Health Struggles Faced by Young People
June 24 - Domestic Violence - Help and Resources
July 27 - Human Trafficking - Does it Exist in Your Zip Code?
August 26 - Substance Abuse and the Opioid Factor

Many children and teens have problems that affect how they feel, act, or learn. Therapy is a type of treatment for these problems. It is a way to get help for your child.

We know that mental health treatment is an important part of a child's healing and that addressing the impact of trauma on the child significantly reduces harm and decreases the risk for future abuse. Therapy can help a child work through difficult, confusing and painful feelings in a safe setting.

In therapy, kids talk and learn how to work out their problems. Going to therapy helps them cope better, communicate better, and do better.

Call (989) 907-2761 or visit www.greatlakesbayhealthcenters.org/ for more information

Community Connect

AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN: SMALL BUSINESS

Attention small business owners! You are all invited to a very important conversation regarding funding opportunities in our state and region. It's important that business owners have a voice - especially those impacted by the City of Saginaw and the upcoming ARPA funding opportunities. Join us this Wednesday for a townhall style gathering! We are partnering with some very critical agencies that impact our community! Happy to be working with a powerful team! Michelle McGregor (First Ward Envision Center) & Dr. Pamela Pugh (Urban Regeneration LLC)

Register here!
www.smallbusinessmeetup2021.eventbrite.com

Michigan Home Internet Options for the Economically Disadvantaged

Spectrum Internet Assist from Charter/Spectrum provides low-cost internet for $14.99 per month, plus taxes and fees.
Eligibility requirements:

Have at least one student who participates in the National School Lunch Program
Without outstanding debt for Charter/Spectrum service within the last year
Cannot have had a Charter/Time Warner Cable/Bright House Network broadband subscription within 60 days of signing up

Comcast Internet Essentials Program provides affordable Internet for $9.95 a month plus tax, with no term contract, no credit check, no installation fee, with In-home Wifi.
Eligibility requirements:

Have at least one child who qualifies for the National School Lunch Program
Do not have outstanding debt to Comcast that is less than a year old. Families with outstanding debt more than a year old may still be eligible.
Live in an area where Comcast Internet Service is available but have not subscribed to it within the last 90 days. Access an availability map from Comcast here.

CenturyLink® Internet Basics provides affordable Internet for $9.95 a month plus taxes and fees, with a 12-month contract at speeds up to 1.5Mbps.
Eligibility requirements:

Either meet the income-based eligibility requirements: household income at or below 135 percent of federal poverty guidelines OR if you, or someone in your household participates in one of the following federal or state assistance programs: National School Lunch Program’s Free Lunch Program, Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA) or Section 8; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as Food Stamps; Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicaid, or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance; Tribal TANF
Do not have outstanding debt to CenturyLink
Live in an area where CenturyLink Internet Service is available but have not subscribed within the last 90 days. Access an available map from Centurylink here.

Access from AT&T provides low-cost internet to qualifying households in Michigan for $5-$10 a month depending on options in your area.
Eligibility requirements:

At least one household member who participates in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Without outstanding debt for AT&T Internet service within the last six months or outstanding debt incurred under this program.

Other ResourcesVisit EveryoneOn to learn what Internet options are available for low income families in your area, including mobile hotspots. The site also lists information on discounted computers for qualified families, as well as local training opportunities.
Opportunities are also available for discounted service for eligible applicants without home telephone or mobile phone connectivity through the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC)’s Lifeline Support Program.
* The MDE neither promotes specific vendors nor does the MDE provide technical assistance for home connectivity. The programs listed above are simply low-cost options for economically disadvantaged families in Michigan.

Michigan Small Business Relief Funds

The Michigan Small Business Relief Fund applications are open. If a small business has been negatively affected by COVID it may be eligible for a grant or loan. Applications are being administered by 15 local and nonprofit economic development organizations (EDOs) throughout the State. There is one application and the EDO coordinating this for the counties will determine if an applicant qualifies for funding. The following identifies the EDO for each of the 14 counties within the EMCOG Region. For further information please go to https://www.michiganbusiness.org/about-medc/covid19/small-business-relief-program/

LIST OF ELIGIBLE COUNTIES ...

Arenac County - Saginaw Future Inc.  https://saginawfuture.com/
Bay County - Saginaw Future Inc.  https://saginawfuture.com/
Clare County - Middle Michigan Development Corporation whttp://mmdc.org/
Gladwin County - Middle Michigan Development Corporation  http://mmdc.org/
Gratiot County - Middle Michigan Development Corporation whttp://mmdc.org/
Huron County - Flint & Genesee Chamber https://www.flintandgenesee.org/
Iosco County - Target Alpena  https://alpenachamber.com/project/target-alpena-economic-development-corporation/
Isabella County - Middle Michigan Development Corporation whttp://mmdc.org/
Midland County - Saginaw Future Inc.  https://saginawfuture.com/
Ogemaw County - Otsego County Economic Alliance https://www.gaylord-otsego.com/
Roscommon County - Otsego County Economic Alliance https://www.gaylord-otsego.com/
Saginaw County - Saginaw Future Inc.  https://saginawfuture.com/
Sanilac County - Flint & Genesee Chamber https://www.flintandgenesee.org/
Tuscola County - Flint & Genesee Chamber https://www.flintandgenesee.org/

Now Hiring ...

Saginaw community Foundation Program Assistant

They will be responsible for providing a wide range of support to the grantmaking and scholarship programs at the Foundation. This role plays an important part in the efficacy of the Foundation and will have opportunities to learn about and engage with many facets of community foundation operations.

Roles & Responsibilities: (include but not limited to)

Verify and update scholarship criteria and information in the Foundation’s database
Maintain and update volunteer scholarship reviewer lists and prepare review materials as needed.
Maintain and update applicant records in the Foundation’s database
Update applicant histories for grant committee review.
Schedule grant review committee meetings and notify committee members.

Michigan Education Justice Coalition Coordinator

482Forward is seeking a full-time Michigan Education Justice Coalition Coordinator. The Coordinator will be responsible for building and coordinating statewide education organizing. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to foster coordination and cooperation among diverse and intergenerational groups.

Job Description
The Statewide Coordinator, reports to the 482Forward Organizing Director and MEJC Steering Committee, is responsible for the following:

Direct and coordinate MEJC
Build out state-wide youth organizing network with MEJC

visit https://www.482forward.org/work-with-us.html for more information on this position

Lead Youth Organizer

482Forward is seeking a full-time Lead Youth Organizer to lead our 482Youth Organizing Collective. The Lead Youth Organizer will be responsible to support the 482Youth organizers and partner organizations to lead citywide education justice campaigns, strengthen the 482Youth organizing chapters and provide coaching to the 482Youth Adult Allies.

Job Responsibilities

Building and maintaining the 482Youth Organizing Collective
Support 482Youth member organizations, adult allies, and youth organizers to implement citywide and neighborhood-based education organizing campaigns
Coordinate and oversee youth organizing programs