FACT Testifies for the Michigan House!

We are excited to share that our team had the honor of presenting testimony for our Community-Based Care project to the Michigan House Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services. This opportunity allowed us to highlight the importance of our initiative in serving the needs of our community. If you're interested in learning more about our presentation, you can click the links below to watch the video clips. Your support is invaluable as we continue to advocate for positive change in our community.

SAVE THE DATE - Symposium in Flint This July

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Supporting Families in Their Own Communities Symposium

There will be plenty of more details coming out soon, but please join us for this gathering of professionals for the opportunity to collaborate, share insights and explore solutions. Join us for an interactive conversation with Dr. Jerry Milner, David Kelly and other community leaders. Networking activities and open-forum discussions are designed to build and enhance community-wide coordination of services and supports

OTHER UPDATES (yes we have more)

ENVISIONING GROUPS CONTINUE

We are meeting again next week for our Envisioning Groups in Flint and Saginaw. We would love to have your input so please attend! Email me at bridgitt@mi-fact.org and I will send an invite.

FLINT Tuesday - April 9th - 9 - 10:30am - Hosted at Voices for Children

SAGINAW Tuesday - April 9th - 11:30 - 1pm - Hosted at Ennis Center, Saginaw

SAGINAW TRIAD MEETINGS

FACT is excited to share that we have been meeting regularly with the Saginaw CAN Council and Saginaw Department of Health and Human Services! These meetings have been coordinated in an effort to support our triad's work in the area of prevention and to ensure we are not duplicating efforts. Thus far, we have been attending neighborhood association meetings together, had opportunities to share information, and connect each other to valuable resources in the area that can help us have a stronger impact in our communities. We appreciate the time we have had with them, and cannot wait to see what our futures hold together.

NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGS

Starting in March, FACT has had the pleasure of meeting with neighborhood associations in Saginaw. We have had opportunities to share more about our mission, learn from community members about their concerns, and establish invaluable connections with Saginaw residents. FACT has been attending these meetings alongside our friends at CAN Council and the Rolling Family Resource Center – check them out here! [Mobile Family Resource Center – CAN Council]]

If you are partnered with a local neighborhood association and think there may be an opportunity for FACT to join, please reach out to chad@mi-fact.org. We would love to continue expanding our reach into our communities at the neighborhood level!

SCHOOL GROUPS

Recently, we have been exploring opportunities to connect with parents in Genesee and Saginaw counties through their local school groups. Whether it be parent coalitions, Great Start programs, or other school groups that are investing into their communities, FACT is excited about meeting with parents and having open discussions about their experiences. We had an excellent meeting with parents from Potter Elementary School and are happy to share that we will be attending their Community Health Fair in May! Please contact chad@mi-fact.orgif you or someone you know would be interested in having FACT present with their local school groups.

Letters of Support

We want to express our thanks to those of you who have already responded with sending in your letters of support. Your support is truly appreciated and makes a significant impact on our initiative. If you haven't had the chance to submit your letter yet or if you encountered any issues with the information provided, please know that we are here to assist you. Feel free to reach out to me at bridgitt@mifact.org if you need me to resend the details or if you have any questions whatsoever. Your contribution is invaluable to us, and we look forward to receiving your letters.