On The Road With The MTA

Join Stephanie K and Jay this week as they welcome Pastor Brian West to the studio.  Pastor Brian is from Grand Blanc United Methodist Church and he is talking about this years Free Community Dinner and Resource Fair on Wednesday October 4th.  For more information visit https://www.grandblancumc.org/ 

Stephanie K and Jay welcome Theresa Hurley to the podcast.  Theresa Hurley is the Development Director at the Flint YWCA.  Theresa talks about this years fundraiser and the Women's Empowerment Center.  For more information please visit https://www.ywcaflint.org/women-s-empowerment-center 

This week Stephanie K and Jay welcome Billie Dantzler and the new Executive Director of the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library Taliah Abdullah to the studio.  The Walk with Amal event is happening this Tuesday September 26th.  If you would like to join in on the festivities of this event visit https://www.fpl.info/event/walk-amal  for more information.

Stephanie K and Jay welcome Shannon Ciszek back to the studio.  Shannon is here to talk about this years Drive Thru Vaccine Event coming up this Friday September 22nd from 3 to 6 pm.  For more information please visit https://geneseehealthplan.org/2023/09/19/press-release-ghp-providing-flu-vaccines-and-more-at-10th-annual-drive-thru-vaccine-event-9-22/ 

This week Stephanie K and Jay welcome to the studio Kaitlyn McGlauphlin and Rolecia Looney from the Food Bank Of Eastern Michigan.  Kaitlyn and Rolecia talk about this years Empty Bowls event coming up Thursday September 21st.  Empty Bowls is a project that builds support for food banks, soup kitchens, and other organizations that fight hunger all across the country.  For more information visit https://cbo.io/bidapp/index.php or https://www.fbem.org/ 

In the studio this week with Stephanie K and Jay is Lauren Thompson from Genesee County Department Of Veterans Services.  Lauren tells us about this years Armed Forces Resource Rally coming up Saturday September 16th from 11 am to 5 pm at Lake Callis in Davison.  For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/geneseecountyvetservices 

This week Stephanie K and Jay welcome back to the studio Desiree Londrigan from Mott Community College.  The Applewood Lecture Series begins on September 15th.  If you would like to learn how you can enjoy breakfast and learn something new at the same time call 810-232-2555 or visit https://mcc.augusoft.net/index.cfm?method=ClassListing.ClassListingDisplay&int_category_id=7&int_sub_category_id=21&int_catalog_id=  to register!

This week Stephanie K and Jay welcome Joshua Caswell from the Genesee County Intermediate School District.  Joshua talks about a new program called Project Search.  Project Search from the Genesee ISD provides real-life work experience combined with training in employability and independent-living skills to help young people with significant disabilities make successful transitions to productive adult life.  For more information visit https://www.geneseeisd.org/educational_programs/special_education/transition_center and Project Search at https://www.projectsearch.us/ 

This week Stephanie K and Jay welcome to the studio one of the MTA's favorite advocates Jamie Stowe.  Jamie has been a rider with the MTA since 2013!  Jamie shares his stories on how the MTA has become more than just transportation to him.  If you would like to learn more about the MTA and our community outreach visit www.mtaflint.org 

In the studio this week Stephanie K and Jay welcome Ciara, Joellen and Lerlean from Triumph Church in Burton to talk about this years Senior Social Day.  This event is Saturday August 19th from 1 pm to 4 pm at Triumph Church in Burton.  Senior Social Day is a great initiative that provides a wonderful opportunity for seniors in the community to come together, socialize, and engage in various activities. It promotes a sense of belonging and helps combat loneliness and isolation among the elderly.