On The Road With The MTA

This week Stephanie K and Jay welcome Toni Bradford from the Christian Love Faith Center right here in Flint Michigan.  Toni is on a mission to help feed those in need this holiday season.  The Christian Love Faith Center  partners and support the food Bank of Eastern Michigan and have a food Pantry to help those in need of food, dry goods, can goods and frozen meats.  For more information please visit  Christian Love Faith Center in Flint, Mi (christianlovefc.us)

In the studio this week are MTA's very own Michelle Loper and Marie Stewart to talk about this years Customer Appreciation Day on November 18th.  Come check out the MTA's transportation center downtown Flint as we celebrate our 50th anniversary with a Customer Appreciation Day on November 18th 2021 from 10am to 2pm with FREE Cider and donuts while supplies last and enjoy a FREE ride!

In the studio this week is Shelly Hoffman who is the Development Director for the Shelter Of Flint.  Housing is the most basic of needs that plays a role in a family’s well-being. Working under the principle that housing is a right, not a reward, Shelter of Flint’s comprehensive approach to combating homelessness is intended to move clients along a continuum of care that connects families to community resources and works on solving the root cause of their homelessness.  For more information please visit Shelter of Flint – It's More than Just Housing  Or call 810-239-5433.

This week Stephanie K and Jay welcome Bill Palmer, Shannon Garrett and Beth to the studio.  Bill is the Director of Genesee County Veteran Services.  Bill, Shannon and Beth are dedicated to helping veterans get the services they need and deserve.  Formed in 1975, the Genesee County Department of Veterans Services was created to help local veterans and their families obtain veterans’ benefits from federal, state and local agencies. The office was also set up to help indigent veterans and veterans in emergency situations who need help with the necessities of life.  For more information please call (810) 257-3068 or visit Department of Veterans Services (gc4me.com)

Jamie Gaskin the CEO of The United Way of Genesee County joins Stephanie K and Jay in the studio this week.  At the United Way of Genesee County they are the catalyst for producing better results, faster for our community. They work with our partners to surround children, individuals and families with the resources they need to succeed at all stages of their lives. Genesee County United Way invests in partnerships that create real impact. They use data and evidence to fund over 150 programs that leverage more than $15 million back into the community.  For more information please visit https://www.unitedwaygenesee.org/

This week Stephanie K and Jay get a chance to speak with Vanessa G Nelson from Expert Human Resources.  She has a 10 step plan on how you can find, recruit and hire the best employees for your organization.  You can learn more by visiting her website at www.experthumanresources.com

This week Stephanie K and Jay talk Cyber Security and keeping you safe on the Internet.  Cybercrime will cost the world 10.5 trillion annually by 2025.  Cybercrime To Cost The World $10.5 Trillion Annually By 2025 (cybersecurityventures.com)  Learn some simple things you can do right now to help protect and safeguard your identity when surfing on the Internet.

This week Stephanie K and Jay welcome back to the studio Bridgette Hollingsworth Stafford and Elizabeth Robinson to talk about Salute To The Troops benefit happening tomorrow September 25th 2021.  For more information visit Events | Michigan Health Insurance | HAP

This week Stephanie K and Jay have Brian Glowiak The CEO from Metro Community Development in the studio.  Metro Community Development provides creative capital solutions for individuals and businesses that may not have access to services offered by traditional financial institutions. By supporting locally-owned businesses and promoting the development of new ventures we help revitalize communities.   For more information visit https://metrocommunitydevelopment.com/

Stephanie K and Jay this week have a special guest in the studio.  Julie Bird is the Director of Strategic Gifts for the Eastern Michigan Food Bank.  In response to rising food insecurity The Food Bank of Eastern Michigan has distributed over 51 million pounds of food through a network of over 700 Hunger Relief Partners in 22 counties.  To find out how you can help or if you are in need of assistance please visit Home - Food Bank of Eastern Michigan (fbem.org)