• (12/28/2022) WSJM – Benton Harbor Residents Reminded Of Updated Water Distribution Plan (SMCAA)

• (12/27/2022) The Oakland Press – Oakland County residents may get water-bill help (OLHSA)

• (12/26/2022) Oakland County Times – Students in Oakland County Invited to Enter Financial Empowerment Arts Contest (OLHSA)

• (12/24/2022) Len Connect – Gleaner Life Insurance Legacy Arbor gives Christmas donations to eight Lenawee nonprofits (CAAJLH)

• (12/23/2022) The Monroe News – Monroe County Opportunity Program pantry awarded new food cooler (MCOP)

• (12/21/2022) Yahoo News – Community workgroup seeks to build mentorship program for child care workers (NMCAA)

• (12/20/2022) JTV – Year in Review with Toby Berry, Community Action Agency (CAAJLH)

• (12/16/2022) Up North Live – Subaru’s Share the Love event kicks off in Traverse City (NMCAA)

• (12/13/2022) The Monroe News – Two area food pantries receive grants (MCOP)

• (12/11/2022) ABC 57 – Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency announces seventh annual Holiday Food Share Program (SMCAA)

• (12/10/2022) Huron Daily Tribune – Bad Axe Senior Center looks to entertain those for the holidays (HDC)

• (12/10/2022) WSJM – Applications Being Taken For Whirlpool Holiday Food Sharing Program (SMCAA)

• (12/09/2022) Crains – Downriver getting its first fixed adult shelter, but it’ll only meet a fraction of demand (WMCAA)

• (12/09/2022) Ludington Daily News – Meijer donates to FiveCAP’s Toys for Tots/Gifts for Teens (FiveCAP)

• (12/08/2022) The Monroe News – Monroe approves new trail committee, removes parks and rec commission (MCOP)

• (12/07/2022) News-Herald – $3.4M overnight shelter for Downriver homeless set to open in March (WMCAA)

• (12/07/2022) Pioneer Tribune – MDS Community Action Agency Board seeks members from Schoolcraft County (MDSCAA)

• (12/06/2022) WSJM – Whirlpool, Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency Team Up For Holiday Food Program (SMCAA)

• (12/05/2022) The Daily News – Light at the Inn starts 7th season (CAAM)

• (12/02/2022) WLEN Radio – Community Action Agency Is Searching For Volunteers This Tax Season (CAAJLH)

• (11/30/2022) TV6 – Nonprofit provides diapers for families in need (CAAM)

• (11/30/2022) The Mining Journal – Funding approved for Dickinson County senior centers (DICSA)

• (11/30/2022) Ludington Daily News – Bulletin board for Thursday, Dec. 1 (FiveCAP)

• (11/29/2022) Ludington Daily News – FiveCAP accepting donations for Toys for Tots/Gift for Teens drive (FiveCAP)

• (11/29/2022) Manistee News Advocate – Jingle Bell Jam returns to Manistee to support Toys for Tots (FiveCAP)

• (11/28/2022) ABC 57 – Free home lead inspections available to City of Benton Harbor residents (SMCAA)

• (11/26/2022) Macomb Daily – Macomb Food Program carrying out its mission to help county food banks (Macomb)

• (11/26/2022) The Monroe News – City of Monroe to dissolve parks and rec commission (MCOP)

• (11/23/2022) The Arenac County Independent – Community action agency named top workplace (NEMCSA)

• (11/18/2022) WSJM – PGA, Wolf Financial combine to donate $25K to Stuff-A-Truck (SMCAA)

• (11/17/2022) Huron County View – Human Development Commission granted money for lead removal (HDC)

• (11/16/2022) Pike County Courier – Monroe Community Action Agency releases strategic plan (MCOP)

• (11/15/2022) Huron Daily Tribune – Toys for Tots/Gifts for Teens drive now accepting donations (FiveCAP)

• (11/15/2022) The St. Ignace News – Riders To See New Bus Serving County (CLMCAA)

• (11/13/2022) The Monroe News – November is Homeless Awareness Month (MCOP)

• (11/12/2022) Northern Express – NO LAUGHING MATTER (NMCAA)

• (11/11/2022) WEMU – Teresa Gillotti stepping down as head of Washtenaw County’s OCED (Washtenaw)

• (11/10/2022) 9 & 10 News – Cold Temps will Bring Rising Home Heating Costs in Northern Michigan (NMCAA)

• (11/10/2022) MLive – Top community development official leaving Washtenaw County after 8 years (Washtenaw)

• (11/09/2022) Huron Daily Tribune – Huron County receives grant for residential lead removal (HDC)

• (11/08/2022) The Mining Journal – NCLL to hold CAAM event (CAAM)

• (11/07/2022) Michigan.gov – Free, bottled water available for City of Benton Harbor residents at Boys & Girls Club and Southwest Community Action Agency (SMCAA)

• (11/05/2022) Macomb Daily – Macomb Food Program seeks to expand mobile effort (Macomb)

• (11/03/2022) Manistee News Advocate – No laughing matter: Comedy for Community recognizes Homeless Awareness Month (NMCAA)

• (11/03/2022) The Herald-Palladium – Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency gets $500,000 grant (SMCAA)

• (10/31/2022) Michigan.gov – Free, bottled water available for City of Benton Harbor residents at Boys & Girls Club and Southwest Community Action Agency (SMCAA)

• (10/31/2022) Radio Results Network – Whitmer Announces Program To Help Make Energy-Efficiency Home Repairs (Multiple Agencies)

• (10/30/2022) The Monroe News – Monroe County Opportunity Program receives $150K from Google (MCOP)

• (10/28/2022) The Daily News – Free Halloween party (DICSA)

• (10/27/2022) The Washington Free Beacon – ‘We’re All Struggling’: Michigan Voters Head To Election Day With Winter On Their Minds (MCOP)

• (10/19/2022) 9 & 10 News – Free Laundry Services for those in Need in Grand Traverse County (NMCAA)

• (10/18/2022) Manistee News Advocate – North Michigan Community Action Agency announces November workshops (NMCAA)

• (10/12/2022) WSJM – More Home Weatherization Help Available This Year In Michigan (SMCAA)

• (10/12/2022) 9 & 10 News – NMCAA Offers Winterization Programs (NMCAA)

• (09/28/2022) 9 & 10 News –  Home Heating Tax Credit Application Due Sept. 30 (NMCAA)

• (09/19/2022) Michigan.gov – Free, bottled water available for City of Benton Harbor residents at Boys & Girls Club and Southwest Community Action Agency (SMCAA)

• (09/16/2022) Ludington Daily News – Deliverable fuel assistance available through FiveCAP (FiveCAP)

• (09/15/2022) Manistee News Advocate – Heating help offered by FiveCap in Manistee (FiveCAP)

• (09/12/2022) ABC 57 – Benton Harbor water distribution sites for September 12-18 (SMCAA)

• (09/12/2022) Michigan.gov – Free, bottled water available for City of Benton Harbor residents at Boys & Girls Club and Southwest Community Action Agency (SMCAA)

• (09/09/2022) The Oakland Press – Helping hands: Auburn Hills-based Genisys raises $28K for OLHSA’s Walk for Warmth; Volunteer projects awarded grants in honor of 9/11 National Day of Service (OLHSA)

• (09/08/2022) Moody on the Market – SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY EARNS NATIONAL AWARD (SMCAA)

• (09/07/2022) Leader Publications – Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency earns national award in New York City (SMCAA)

• (08/30/2022) M Live – Kildee announces $2.2M in new funding for early childhood education (GCCARD)

• (08/29/2022) Michigan.gov – Free, bottled water available for City of Benton Harbor residents at Boys & Girls Club and Southwest Community Action Agency (SMCAA)

• (08/26/2022) Your Daily Globe – Gogebic County adopts emergency repair guidelines (GOCAA)

• (08/24/2022) Daily Press – Food distribution scheduled for September (MDSCAA)

• (08/24/2022) Iron Mountain Daily – Deadlines set for county’s 2023 budget (DICSA)

• (08/24/2022) Macomb Daily – Macomb Community Action Receives 1 Million to Combat Poverty (Macomb)

• (08/09/2022) The Daily News – ‘Community in Action’ KHS grads add colorful mural message to DICSA wall (DICSA)

• (08/09/2022) Shoreline Media – Michigan Works, FiveCAP partner to offer bus-driver training (FiveCAP)

• (08/01/2022) Michigan.gov – Free, bottled water available for City of Benton Harbor residents at Boys & Girls Club and Southwest Community Action Agency (SMCAA) 

• (07/30/2022) Macomb Daily – Macomb County Head Start accepting applications for early childhood program (Macomb)

• (07/28/2022) The Houghton Lake Resorter – Foreclosure assistance available through NMCAA (NMCAA

• (07/27/2022) DBusiness – Monroe County Opportunity Program (MCOP)

• (07/26/2022) The Mining Journal – DICSA reopens Denim Heart Thrift & Pantry in Kingsford (DICSA)

• (07/26/2022) The Monroe News – Monroe’s newest public murals big hit with residents (MCOP)

• (07/25/2022) Michigan.gov – Free, bottled water available for City of Benton Harbor residents at Boys & Girls Club and Southwest Community Action Agency (SMCAA)

• (07/23/2022) The Daily News – Budget-friendly provisions (DICSA)

• (07/23/2022) 9 & 10 News – Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency to Host Family Financial Literacy Event & Workshop (NMCAA)

• (06/27/2022) Michigan.gov – Free, bottled water available for City of Benton Harbor residents at Boys & Girls Club and Southwest Community Action Agency (SMCAA)

• (06/26/2022) Midland Daily News – Nonprofit to host free homebuyer, money management classes (NMCAA)

• (06/26/2022) Huron Daily Tribune – Nonprofit to host free homebuyer, money management classes (NMCAA)

• (06/22/2022) TV 6 – COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance applications close June 30 (CAAM)

• (06/21/2022) The Mining Journal – COVID portal will be closing (CAAM)

• (06/21/2022) Michigan.gov – Free, bottled water available for City of Benton Harbor residents at Boys & Girls Club and Southwest Community Action Agency (SMCAA)

• (06/21/2022) The Monroe News – Opportunity Center at ALCC celebrates new Sharing Garden site (MCOP)

• (06/20/2022) TV 6 – Window for Covid-19 rental assistance applications closes soon (CAAM)

• (06/20/2022) Community 99 – THE WINDOW FOR COVID-19 RENTAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS WILL CLOSE SOON (CAAM)

• (06/19/2022) Manistee News Advocate – Fuel assistance available through FiveCAP (FiveCAP)

• (06/18/2022) Your Daily Globe – Ironwood, GOCAA awarded $75,000 for neighborhood projects (GOCAA)

• (06/16/2022) WNDU – Benton Harbor recycling program brings in more than 16,000 lbs. of empty water bottles (SMCAA)

• (06/15/2022) WSJM – More Than 16,000 Pounds Of Water Bottles Recycled In Benton Harbor (SMCAA) 

• (06/14/2022) Macomb Daily – Macomb County to give bonuses to early childhood head start teachers, aides (Macomb)

• (06/13/2022) 9 & 10 News – Serra Subaru “Shares the Love” with Cowell Family Cancer Center in Traverse City (NMCAA)

• (06/13/2022) WWMT – Free bottled water available to Benton Harbor residents (SMCAA)

• (06/13/2022) Michigan.gov – Free, bottled water available for City of Benton Harbor residents at Boys & Girls Club and Southwest Community Action Agency (SMCAA)

• (06/10/2022) Crain’s Detroit – Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency (WMCAA)

• (06/09/2022) Up North Voice – Help identify elder abuse (NEMCSA)

• (06/08/2022) Macomb Daily – Saturday’s preschool fair is for Macomb County parents and their children (Macomb)

• (06/06/2022) Michigan.gov – Free, bottled water available for City of Benton Harbor residents at Boys & Girls Club and Southwest Community Action Agency (SMCAA)

• (06/01/2022) Michigan.gov – Free, bottled water available for City of Benton Harbor residents at Boys & Girls Club and Southwest Community Action Agency (SMCAA)

• (05/27/2022) Midland Daily News – Gov. Whitmer visits Honor housing project (NMCAA)

• (05/27/2022) Roscommon Voice – NEMSCA offered free fly-in for veterans (NEMCSA)

• (05/26/2022) Oakland County Times – Student Artwork Across County Touts Financial Literacy (OLHSA)

• (05/23/2022) Radio Results Network – Iron Mountain ‘Shred Fest’ Event Labeled Successful (CAAM)

• (05/23/2022) WSJM.com – BH Water Distribution Being Moved To Boys And Girls Club Next Week (SMCAA)

• (05/22/2022) Macomb Daily – Letter Carriers’ 30th annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive a success (Macomb)

• (05/20/2022) The Monroe News – Monroe letter carriers collect over 18,000 pounds of food (MCOP)

• (05/18/2022) 9 & 10 News – For the Community, By the Community Podcast: NMCAA Tax Program (NMCAA)

• (05/17/2022) The Monroe News – Local designers, businesses sought for the Mike Mignano Community Logo Art Challenge (MCOP)

• (05/14/2022) The Mining Journal – Affordable housing is key to region’s future, well-being (CAAM)

• (05/13/2022) The Mining Journal – First-ever Statewide Housing Plan created (CAAM)

• (05/13/2022) The Monroe News – Raymond Dushane volunteer of the year for Monroe County RSVP (MCOP)

• (05/11/2022) UP Matters – Community Action Alger Marquette partnering with Michigan State Housing Development Authority to develop Statewide Housing Plan (CAAM)

• (05/10/2022) Michigan.gov – Free, bottled water continues to be available for City of Benton Harbor residents at high school and Southwest Community Action Agency (SMCAA)

• 05/05/2022 The Monroe News – Red Wings’ Darren McCarty at Monroe’s Amaya’s Mexican Grill (MCOP)

• (05/02/2022) Macomb Daily – Macomb County Walk for Warmth raises nearly $4,000 (Macomb)

• (04/25/2022) Michigan.gov – Whitmer Awards One Million to Help Michigan Families Save for College (WMCAA)

• (04/18/2022) WHMI –  OLHSA’s Walk For Warmth Approaching In May (OLHSA)

• (04/18/2022) Michigan.gov – Free, bottled water continues to be available for City of Benton Harbor residents at high school and Southwest Community Action Agency (SMCAA)

• (04/16/2022) The County Press – Human Development Commission moves some services to second location (HDC)

• (04/12/2022) JTV – Past-Due Water Utility Assistance for Low Income Households Available Through Community Action Agency (CAAJLH)

• (04/07/2022) MLive – People with past-due water bills could get help from Community Action Agency (CAAJLH)
• (04/06/2022) The Monroe News – Monroe reviews proposal for public mural installation project (MCOP)

• (04/04/2022) WLEN – Trouble Paying Water Bills? Community Action Agency Can Help (CAAJLH)

• (04/04/2022) Michigan.gov – Free, bottled water continues to be available for City of Benton Harbor residents at high school and Southwest Community Action Agency (SMCAA)

• (03/31/2022) Hillsdale Daily News – Past-due water utility assistance available through Community Action Agency (CAAJLH)

• (03/30/2022) WTVB – Williamson stepping down as CEO of Community Action Agency South Central Michigan (CAASCM)

• (03/29/2022) 9 & 10 News – Cherryland Electric Awards $16,000 to Three Local Nonprofits (NMCAA)

• (03/28/2022) Michigan.gov – Free, bottled water continues to be available for City of Benton Harbor residents at high school and Southwest Community Action Agency (SMCAA)

• (03/25/2022) The Monroe News – Friday Night Boxing returns to Monroe’s ALCC (MCOP)

• (03/25/2022) Benton-Michiana Spirit – Upcoming Bottled Water Pickup Schedule For City Of Benton Harbor Residents (SMCAA)

• (03/24/2022) Iosco News-Herald – NEMSCA offers caregiver webinar series (NEMCSA)

• (03/21/2022) Michigan.gov – Free, bottled water continues to be available for City of Benton Harbor residents at high school and Southwest Community Action Agency (SMCAA)

• (03/20/2022) Benton-Michiana Spirit – Upcoming Bottled Water Pickup Schedule For City Of Benton Harbor Residents (SMCAA)

• (03/14/2022) Michigan.gov – Free, bottled water continues to be available for City of Benton Harbor residents at high school and Southwest Community Action Agency (SMCAA)

• (03/11/2022) The Daily News – DICSA adds commercial kitchen for meals (DICSA)

• (03/09/2022) Record Eagle – Drive Thru meeting March 22 (NMCAA)

• (03/08/2022) WHMI – Brighton Optimist Club’s Euchre Tournaments Benefit Non-Profits (OLHSA)

• (03/07/2022) WHMI – Federal Assistance Program Aims To Help Local Homeowners (OLHSA)

• (03/05/2022) The Sault News – City partners with Community Action Agency for affordable house water program (CLMCAA)

• (03/04/2022) 9 & 10 News – Meals on Wheels, Moomers Team Up to Help Community Members (NMCAA)

• (03/03/2022) WHMI – OLHSA Walk For Warmth Coming In May (OLHSA)

• (03/01/2022) The Houghton Lake Resorter – NMCAA offers foreclosure education (NMCAA)

• (02/25/2022) The Voice – Marine City offers program to assist with water bills (WMCAA)

• (02/24/2022) The Argus-Press – 32nd CACS Walk for Warmth to take place Saturday (CACS)

• (02/23/2022) Oakland County Times – April 30 OLHSA Walk for Warmth at Canterbury Village (OLHSA)

• (02/19/2022) Daily Press – Food Assistance Program distribution set (MDSCAA)

• (02/18/2022) Manistee News Advocate – Tax filers can expect expanded credits, but also delays (FiveCAP)

• (02/15/2022) Macomb Daily – MDHHS has $5M for home repairs to help with weatherization services (Macomb)

• (02/15/2022) Daily Press – Food distribution schedule for March set (MDSCAA)

• (02/10/2022) Huron Daily Tribune – Human Development Commission published first program report (HDC)

• (02/10/2022) Record & Clarion – United Way recognizes MMCAA and longtime board member (MMCAA)

• (02/08/2022) M Live – Where to find free KN95 masks in Jackson County (CAAJLH)

• (02/05/2022) Manistee News Advocate – Need help filing income taxes? These organizations can help (NMCAA)

• (02/03/2022) 9 & 10 News – Some Free Tax Prep Programs See Busy Time, Others See Lack of Volunteers (NMCAA)

• (02/03/2022) ABC 10 News – MDHHS Director Visits The U.P. (CAAM)

• (02/03/2022) TV 6 – Open house celebrates renovated DICSA kitchen (DICSA)

• (02/02/2022) DBusiness – Oakland Livingston Human Services Agency (OLHSA)

• (02/02/2022) Radio Results Network – State Health Director Hertel Visits Marquette, Munising (CAAM)

• (02/02/2022) Hometown Life – Westland suggests YMCA, Wayne Metro partnerships to create a new community center (WMCAA)

• (02/02/2022) Herald Review – Osceola County residents may be eligible for utility assistance (MMCAA)

• (02/01/2022) Manistee News Advocate – Walk for Warmth canceled due to COVID-19 (FiveCAP)

• (02/01/2022) Detroit Free Press – Detroit monthly one-stop shops will offer health screenings, other resources (WMCAA)

• (01/28//2022) Radio Results Network – Marquette County Health Department Has Free KN-95 Masks (CAAM)

• (01/27/2022) Ludington Daily News – Walk for Warmth canceled, donations still sought (FiveCAP)

• (01/27/2022) The Monroe News – Free N95 face masks available from Meijer, Kroger, Monroe County Opportunity Program (MCOP)

• (01/26/2022) 9 & 10 News – Free At-Home COVID Tests, Masks and Lunch at NMCAA’s 19th Super Saturday (NMCAA)

• (01/26/2022) The Detroit News – 3K Detroit homeowners to have back property tax debts cleared (WMCAA)

• (01/25/2022) Click On Detroit – Michigan representative makes push to exempt infant, adult diapers from sales and use tax (WMCAA)

• (01/24/2022) Holland Sentinel – Walk for Warmth returning to in person this year (OCCAA)

• (01/24/2022) Newswires EIN – Free, bottled water continues to be available for City of Benton Harbor residents at high school and Southwest Community Action Agency (SMCAA)

• (01/23/2022) Len Connect – Continuum of Care: Community Action Agency offers Supportive Services for Veteran Families (CAAJLH)

• (01/20/2022) The Mining Journal –  Meals on Wheels staying busy (CAAM)

• (01/20/2022) MLive – Organization counting those experiencing homelessness in Bay County and beyond (MMCAA)

• (01/19/2022) WLEN  – Community Action Agency to Offer Free Tax Return Preparing Services (CAAJLH)

• (01/19/2022) The Monroe News – Monroe County Opportunity Program offers assistance program for water bills (MCOP)

• (01/18/2022) Lansing State Journal – $230,000 grants dispersed to small nonprofits for ‘Uplift Ingham County’ pandemic relief (CACS)

• (01/14/2022) MLive – Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program offers free tax return preparation for eligible residents (CAAJLH)

• (01/11/2022) The Monroe News – ‘Scan the Hand’ to find hunger in the county (MCOP)

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