Washtenaw County residents eligible for respite care scholarships from Alzheimer’s Association
The $1,000 scholarships are available for residents of Genesee, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne counties. ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Families caring for loved ones in Washtenaw County can now receive $1,000 scholarships to help with the cost of respite care. Offered by the Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter, the scholarships are aimed at relieving some of the stress and financial burden of caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. Community members interested in applying can send an email to helplinegmc@alz.org or call the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900. Learn more about Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter resources at www.alz.org/gmc.
More than 62,000 apply for tuition assistance through Michigan Reconnect
LANSING, Mich. – More than 62,000 people have applied to Michigan Reconnect since the program launched on Feb. 2. The program is called Michigan Reconnect. The number of applicants jumped last week when 14,000 Michiganders who applied but didn’t qualify for Futures for Frontliners were automatically enrolled for Michigan Reconnect. It is also available to eligible adults already enrolled in their local community college. READ: Michigan offers free community college tuition to residents 25 and older -- Here’s how to applyWhat is Michigan Reconnect?
More than 40,000 apply for tuition assistance through Michigan Reconnect
LANSING, Mich. – More than 40,000 Michigan residents have applied for community college tuition assistance since the program launched two weeks ago, according to officials. The program is called Michigan Reconnect. READ: Michigan offers free community college tuition to residents 25 and older -- Here’s how to applyMichigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said she has a goal of ensuring that 60 percent of Michigan residents have a degree or post-secondary credential by 2030. “Michiganders interested in a professional trades career can still take advantage of Michigan Reconnect by pursuing credentials through their community college.”AdWhat is Michigan Reconnect?
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Exotic car parade raises money for Women of Tomorrow organization
DETROIT – A local mentorship program for girls has come up with a pretty unique way to hold a socially distant fundraiser. In September, a room at the M-1 concourse was supposed to be filled with tables, a band and people all to raise money for Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program. “Help them just get through life.”She and many other car lovers haven’t had much opportunity to drive their cars this summer. The hope is this parade will give more recognition to an organization that’s been making a difference in our community for over a decade. It’s already raised more than $200,000 for Women of Tomorrow.
Detroit high school senior receives millions of dollars in scholarships
DETROIT His name is Ridgeley Hudson Jr., and he just graduated from King High School in Detroit. After he received multiple scholarships worth more than $2 million from schools all across the country, we had to find out which school hell be attending. I never thought that Id be here at this moment with scholarships to the tune of $2.3 million, Hudson said. Wayne State, University of Arkansas Pine Bluff, Morehouse, Georgia State, Hampton University.He was motivated, and when he wasnt motivated, we motivated him, King High School counselor Denise Barnes said. While Hudson might be surprised at his accomplishment, King High School Principal Deborah Jenkins is not.
Entire Detroit club volleyball team earns college athletic scholarships
DETROIT All nine members of a club volleyball team in Detroit secured athletic scholarships to college despite the roadblocks created by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It was a very turbulent year, but the whole traveling team secured athletic scholarships. Coach Twon Davis had an idea years ago to use volleyball as a way to get girls, and now boys, to college. What I found working with kids with Club Xtreme -- they needed more resources -- rides, support, equipment, Smith said. Club Xtreme Volleyball accepts players ages eight to 18.
Ann Arbor YMCA expands in-person summer camp opportunities
ANN ARBOR The Ann Arbor YMCA has expanded its in-person and virtual summer day camps for kids ages 5-16. Starting the week of July 6, in-person, full-day camps will be held in locations in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti and Pinckney. Virtual day camps will begin the week of June 15. In-person camps include:Camp Birkett - 9141 Dexter-Townhall Road, PinckneyThe full-day camp runs 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the shores of Silver Lake. The camp location will be moved to the Ann Arbor YMCA from Aug. 24-28.