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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

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: 
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www.cdc.gov/coronavirus, 
www.michigan.gov/coronavirus, www.saginawpublichealth.org/coronavirus. 
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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  

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Michigan Home Internet Options for the Economically Disadvantaged

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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.

School Safety Crisis

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​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​

Community Connect

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Michigan Reconnect - What Does Free Tuition Mean to You?


Michigan has the 8th highest student debt nationwide according to a study just released yesterday by personal-finance website WalletHub. With each person/borrower(s) debt averaging $37,000. With Michigan Reconnect, you can get your Associate's degree paid for or a skills certificate learn more at www.michigan.gov/reconnect.
“Free tuition means everything to me. It feels so good to have my education paid for.” - Erica M. Hastings, MI

To qualify, you must be at least 25 years old, have lived in Michigan for at least a year, have a diploma or equivalent; and have not yet completed a college degree.
For more scholarship, debt management, grants, and more DIAL211!

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