On The Road With The MTA

This week Fire Chief Edward Blight from the Mundy Township Fire Department joins Stephanie K and Jay.  Chief Edward Blight shares some very important fire safety tips on how to keep your family safe this winter and all year.  To learn more fire safety and prevention tips visit https://www.mundytwp-mi.gov/departments/fire_department/index.php 

This week Stephanie K and Jay reflect on the year 2022 and what to look forward to in 2023 with The MTA's very own CEO Mr. Ed Benning.  

Our Special Holiday edition of On The Road With The MTA this week includes a special performance from The Swartz Creek Madrigal Choir.  Choir Director Jared Leuck leads his awesome choir with some beautiful holiday classics.  Happy Holidays from all of at the MTA!

Stroke is the second leading cause of death not only in Michigan but nationwide as well.  Justin Allen joins Stephanie K and Jay this week to talk about how to identify early stages of a stroke and what you can do to minimize your risks.  Justin Allen is the Emergency Medical Services Quality Improvement Coordinator for the Michigan Stroke Program at MDHHS.  To learn more visit https://www.michigan.gov/stroke 

This week Stephanie K and Jay welcome several of our hard working Janitors to the studio.  Our Buildings and Grounds crew are responsible keeping things neat and tidy at all MTA facilities.  At the Mass Transportation Authority, there are many different career paths for employees including our Buildings and Grounds crew.  To learn more on how you can join the MTA team visit our web site at https://www.mtaflint.org/ 

This week Stephanie K and Jay live from our new studio welcome Rene McMann Sherwood she is the Executive Director for Vocational Independence Program, Inc. (VIP).  VIP provides services for adults with disabilities and barriers to employment. The Work/Training agency emphasizes Employment 1st modules and strategies and training in work, activities of daily living, and social skills.  For more information on this program visit https://viprogram.org/ 

This week Stephanie K and Jay meet up with Sonyita Clemons who serves as Executive Director for Total Life Prosperity Community Development Corporation.  Total Life Prosperity Community Development Corporation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to change lives, empower people, and transform communities. They utilize personal success planning as a platform to engage families and begin the transformation process.   For more information visit https://www.tlpcdcinc.org/ 

This week Stephanie K and Jay sit down with Tracee Glab the new Executive Director at the Flint Institute of Arts.  The Flint Institute of Arts is the second largest art museum in Michigan and one of the largest museum-connected community art schools in the United States. Each year, the museum serves more than 160,000 people, through its exhibitions, events, and programs.  If you like to learn more visit https://flintarts.org/ 

Stephanie K and Jay welcome back Jim Milanowski who is the President and CEO of Genesee County Health Plan.  Genesee Health Plan (GHP) is a nonprofit health care organization that provides basic health services to the uninsured residents of Genesee County.  GHP takes a proactive approach to health care by providing preventive health care services including doctor visits, cancer screenings, prescription drugs, outpatient mental health services, dental care, labs and X-rays.  For more information visit https://geneseehealthplan.org/ 

Tony Tucker From The Old News Boys In Flint Joins Stephanie K and Jay to talk about who and what the Old News Boys of Flint is all about.  The Old Newsboys have brightened Christmas Morning for more than 835,000 needy children across Genesee County They truly believe that Christmas is for children and that enjoying Christmas like his or her playmates may help a child to grow up to be a good citizen.  You can help by visiting https://www.onbflint.org/