LCCC E-Newsletter Vol. 69, September 2023

Congratulations to Adam Perry, LCCC Executive Director on his marriage to Haley Codere! The ceremony took place on September 23 at St. Peter & Paul Church in Detroit.

Megan Crainer: A New Face in Prevention

I am so grateful to be a part of the work that is being done through Livingston Catholic Charities as one of our substance use prevention coordinators! I am the mom to three incredible boys who keep me very busy. We love to be outside, go hiking, kayaking, and more recently, create jumps for our bikes. I am currently taking classes to obtain my MSW at Spring Arbor University and I recently transitioned from an incredible job at the Pregnancy Help Clinic where I taught in high school classrooms about developing healthy relationships. I love working with youth and I have done so since I graduated college from Central Michigan University in 2012. I am thankful for the opportunity to build deeper relationships with our community members through my new position at Catholic Charities. Please introduce yourself if you see me, I'd love to meet you!

Big Month for Youth Events

The Youth Prevention Team had a busy and productive month serving the youth in our Livingston County Community!! Rally 4 Youth: We had a beautiful day getting youth fired up about being active leaders in the community and using their voice to create change! Youth started their event by standing by the road, holding signs and shouting as people drove by. They had a lot of people honking their horns in support of their leadership and wanting to reduce youth drug use in the community! They also shared their stories with their peers on why leadership is so important to them and how they can empower each other to get more youth involved! Youth-Led Summit: The 4th Annual Youth-Led Summit was a success! Youth from all over the county came together to learn about mental health, the how making choices can impact their life, as well as developing coping skills to help them through various moments in their life. The Livingston County Youth-Led Advisory Board (Y-LAB) planned, executed and successfully held their summit. The youth developed new skills and friendships! They ended their event with an inflatable obstacle course and yard games. The Y-LAB are looking forward to a great school year and developing new initiatives! Race for Recovery: The Livingston County Community Alliance (LCCA) is hosted their first 5k to raise awareness for substance abuse recovery, promote recovery resources in Livingston County, and showcase that recovery DOES happen! After the race, a speaker shared information about prevention and the LCCA. We also had a person in long term recovery share her story and motivate the participants to break the stigma and talk to their youth about substance use. We look forward to planning our next 5k!

Medicare Part D Open Enrollment

OPEN ENROLLMENT for Medicare’s Prescription Drug Coverage (Part D) starts 10/15/2023 – 12/7/2023 with coverage starting 1/1/2024. It is important to re-evaluate your current coverage to make sure that you are still in the appropriate plan for your current situation. This is also a good time to see what changes your current plan may have for 2024 (increased premium, medications not covered or have a higher co-pay, etc.)   Some people may qualify for extra help such as lower or no premiums for their prescription coverage and lower co-pays or no co-pays for their medications. Ask your MMAP counselor to see if you qualify.   To schedule an appointment to review your plans or to ask questions, please call Beth at Livingston County Catholic Charities at 517/545-5944 ext. 122.

** IMPORTANT ** Medicare will NEVER call trying to sell you an insurance plan and will NEVER call asking for your Medicare number.

It's a Wrap on Doin' the Decades

The Doin the Decades series at St. Agnes was a huge hit this year! If you don't know LCCC was awarded a grant through the Michigan Health Endowment Fund to create a Rural Outreach program for seniors located in certain regions of Livingston County. This grant also included part-time staffing at the Fowlerville Senior Center. Since the start of this program, Doin the Decades has been the most well-attended series at the Fowlerville Senior Center. To wrap up the series, seniors enjoyed a trip back in time to the 80's where they got to enjoy snacks, live music, and games!

Foster Care FAQs

I’m not Catholic, can I still become a foster parent with your agency? Yes. Foster parents at Livingston County Catholic Charities have a diverse background of religions and beliefs.  Do I have to be married with children to become a foster parent? No, you don’t. Do I have to be licensed to be a foster parent? What do I have to do? Yes. First you will have to attend an orientation meeting where a licensing worker will happily answer any questions you may have. View our full Frequently Asked Questions Fact Sheet. Livingston County Catholic Charities seeks loving stable Livingston County residents to become Foster Parents and temporarily open their lives and home to a child in need. We would love to hear from you at 517-545-5944 or Fostering@LivingstonCC.org.

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Your Next Job is Waiting for You!

Are you compassionate, innovative, highly motivated, and looking to make a difference in the life of someone who is hurting or in need of help? Interested in work that gives you a sense of purpose and fulfills your mission to serve the greater good? Then we need YOU! Join our team of dedicated and compassionate individuals who work in Livingston County to provide professional services and programs to our county's most vulnerable. HIRING FOR MULTIPLE FULL AND PART-TIME POSITIONS

We have plenty of options for you to volunteer! Hands-on or behind the scenes, we have opportunities that will fit all ages and abilities. A small amount of your time can make a world of difference! To learn more about LCCC's variety of volunteer opportunities please check out our volunteer inquiry form linked below. Once you indicate which opportunities may interest you a program manager from LCCC will be in contact!

Volunteer Inquiry Form!

How YOU can Provide Critical Services for Generations to Come!

What do you wish your legacy to be? Do you wish to honor a loved one for generations to come? Without dipping into your current income, you can list Livingston County Catholic Charities as a beneficiary in addition to your family. Discuss these options and others with your financial advisor or lawyer. Visit our website for more information or call Ryan Skomial, Director of Development/Marketing, at 517-545-5944.

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On-going Groups & Meetings at LCCC Dementia-Specific Caregiver Support Group 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month, 5:00-6:00 pm Email Monica@LivingstonCC.org for Zoom info Elder Abuse Recovery Support Group 3rd Tuesday of each month, 3:00-4:00 pm Email Beth@LivingstonCC.org Foster Parent Orientation 3rd Monday of each month, 5:00-7:00 pm Email Fostering@LivingstonCC.org Substance Abuse Engagement Groups Mondays 5:00-6:30 pm & 6:30-8:00 pm (in-person) Wednesdays 10:00 am–11:30 pm (in-person) Fridays 10:00 am–11:30 pm (Zoom) Email Jessica@LivingstonCC.org 517-375-1652 for Zoom info

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Livingston County Catholic Charities 2020 E. Grand River #104, Howell, MI 48843 Office Phone 517-545-5944, Be Our Guest Adult Day Phone 517-546-9910 www.LivingstonCC.org

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