On The Road With The MTA

This week Stephanie K and Jay welcome Shelly Hoffman and Emily Wheat to the studio.  Shelly is the Development Director for the Shelter Of Flint and Emily is the PATH Outreach Manager for the Shelter Of Flint.  Homelessness is not just a national issue. Right here in Genesee County there are more than 200 individuals living in emergency shelters every night; countless others are sleeping on a friend’s couch, living on the streets, sleeping in their cars, or staying in abandoned buildings.  For more information on how you can help visit https://shelterofflint.org/ 

This week Stephanie K and Jay welcome Darlene Chivinski and Tracey Payton-Lester to the podcast.  Darlene is the Director Of Development at Ele's Place and Tracey Payton-Lester is the Program Director.  Ele's Place is a healing center for grieving children, teens, young adults, and their families.  They have four branch locations to support families throughout Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, Flint, Lansing, and beyond.  For more information visit https://elesplace.org/ 

This week Stephanie K and Jay talk about traveling. Whether it's by Train, Plane or Bus!  With COVID restrictions lifting how difficult is it to get around?  Jay talks about his recent trip overseas and offers tips and tricks on navigating your next trip abroad.  If you have something you would like to share and would like to join us on our podcast, just drop us a line at [email protected] 

This week Stephanie K and Jay welcome Jeff Colone and Kelly Welch to the studio.  Jeff and Kelly are Your Ride drivers for the MTA.  Jeff and Kelly talk about their experiences working with the community and the MTA.  If you would like to learn more on how you can come to work for the MTA visit https://www.mtaflint.org/careers/ 

This week Stephanie K (our roving reporter) was out and about and had a wonderful conversation with Sandra Brady.  Sandra shares her life stories and more.  If you would like to be featured on our podcast just drop us a line at [email protected] 

This week Stephanie K and Jay welcome Mandy Lupu, the Director at the new Mundy Township Senior and Enrichment Center.  The Mundy Senior and Enrichment Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing senior residents of Genesee County with foundational and unique services and experiences to enrich their lifestyle.  For more information please visit https://www.mundytwp-mi.gov/departments/mundy_township_senior_center/index.php 

This week Stephanie K and Jay welcome back our favorite guest on the podcast.  MTA's very own CEO Mr. Ed Benning.  Mr. Benning talks about the future of innovative transportation technologies we use now and in the future at the MTA.  If you would like to learn more more about our organization you are always welcome to visit our web site at www.mtaflint.org 

This week Stephanie K and Jay sit down with Timothy Hill from The American Legion, Department of Michigan to talk scholarships.  Yes, the American Legion has plenty of scholarships.  To learn more on what is available for your student visit https://michiganlegion.org/scholarships/ 

Stephanie K and Jay welcome Shannon Ciszek to the studio.  Genesee County Health Plan has an event you should know about and Shannon has the details.  The Drive-Thru Vaccine event is coming up Friday September 9th from 3 to 6 pm.  For more information please visit https://geneseehealthplan.org/2022/08/18/drive-thru-vaccine-event-fri-9-9-3-6pm/ 

This week Stephanie K took her roving microphone to talk to the many participants and dedicated hard workers from this years MTA Summer Work Program.  If you would like more information about working with the MTA not only in the summertime but year round visit www.mtaflint.org