Kay welcomed Patrick O'Dowd from the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce to talk about businesses who have recently joined the Chamber. Learn more about these businesses so you can support our local community. You can find out more about the Chamber at www.jacksonchamber.org/

Kay welcomed Bethany Stutzman from the United Way of Jackson County to share about their Program Assistance Center, connecting customers in need regardless of where they reside in Michigan. The program, which totals $12 million statewide, has a goal of serving 25,000 households and 1,000 small businesses. CARE Plus is a 12-month affordable payment plan that helps income-qualified customers stay on top of their energy bills. As a CARE member, participants have a portion of their monthly bill paid by the program, and any past-due balance is gradually forgiven as a reward for on-time payments. CARE Plus members may also be eligible for Consumers Energy’s Helping Neighbors program, which provides no-cost, in-home energy efficiency upgrades to help reduce energy costs.

For customers not served by Consumers Energy, United Way’s Program Assistance Center can connect them to programs through other utility providers and the statewide MEAP, which is funded through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The Program Assistance Center guides callers through the eligibility and application process. Callers also have the chance to learn about resources to address other needs, such as how to manage household finances. To apply online, go to www.helpwithutilities.com. For help with the process, or to receive an application by mail, call (517) 741-0202 or email [email protected].

Kay welcomed Myeshia Jones to talk about community engagement from a Henry Ford Allegiance Health perspective, and how love and authentic conversations can make all the difference. To find out more about Henry Ford Allegiance Health, visit http://www.henryford.com

Kay and Tom ran down a list of What's Happening in Jackson County. Thanks to Join in Jackson for your partnership on spreading good things in our community. Find out more at joininjackson.com/

Rachel Ryder talked with Dawn Henges from Parma Elementary, one of two education support staff Elementary Michigan Education Support Staff Award Winners in Michigan for 2020.

Find out more about her honor at https://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-37818_34785-543894--,00.html

Kay welcomed Patrick O'Dowd from the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce to talk about businesses who have recently joined the Chamber. Learn more about these businesses so you can support our local community. You can find out more about the Chamber at www.jacksonchamber.org/

Kay and Tom ran down a list of What's Happening in Jackson County. Thanks to Join in Jackson for your partnership on spreading good things in our community. Find out more at https://joininjackson.com/

Rachel Ryder talked with Tony Hollow, executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Jackson County about their Virtual Auction, running between November 13 and 20, 2020 at https://bbbsjacksonauction.org/. You can also find out more about becoming a Big to a Little by calling (517) 784-7181.

Kay welcomed Patrick O'Dowd from the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce to talk about businesses who have recently joined the Chamber. Learn more about these businesses so you can support our local community. You can find out more about the Chamber at https://www.jacksonchamber.org/

Kay spoke with Tammy & Amber from MyPlace, a non-profit in Jackson who seeks to prevent human trafficking in vulnerable youth. Their complete mission and vision can be found at MyplaceJackson.org