LCCC E-Newsletter
Vol. 74, February 2024

Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth. 1 John 3:18
We Would Love for YOU to be a Sponsor!
This is our only event fundraiser to support our professional, critical services and programs that serve the entire county with a focus on our county's most vulnerable men, women and children.

Click here to learn more about how to SPONSOR and/or how to donate an AUCTION item! Or you can contact Gudrun at 517-545--5944 or gudrun@LivingstonCC.org.
Your donations MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
To date we are at 100% of our annual Loaves & Fish Appeal goal of $150,000 that supports all programs.
You are providing our most vulnerable men, women & children the gift of fulfilling their most basic needs throughout the year!

Your donations MAKE A DIFFERENCE in our community. Help us continue to provide professional life-saving and life-enhancing programs and services that fulfill the needs in Livingston County.

While LCCC has a special mission to provide services to the under-served, we are here for ALL Livingston County residents. And, through your kindness today, we can continue to offer these life-saving and transformational professional services. 100% of your donation stays right here in Livingston County

If you have already made your gift, Thank You!
Your Generosity Brings Savings to Seniors
Your donations assisted 130 county seniors to understand and navigate the plans during the recent Medicare Open Enrollment period - a service provided at no cost to the senior. 

We often will find that a senior will save anywhere from a few hundred dollars to several thousand after researching the plans that best fit their needs. With over 60% of the seniors we serve living at or below poverty level, your donations help ease their ability to cover their basic needs and live with dignity and independently. This year the biggest monetary savings for a client was $114,285 annually, made by changing plans and opting to go with mail order versus retail pharmacy. Many seniors were able to save approximately $600-$700 by changing to a plan that was offered for $0 premium. Even more seniors were able to save $1,000-$2,500 by knowing which pharmacy was preferred versus in network. Several of the plans changed their list of pharmacies for 2024 and the seniors may not have known if they had nott come in for their annual open enrollment review.  

If you could use assistance with researching or understanding your plan, contact Beth at 517-545-5944.
Home Heating Tax Credit & Homestead Property Tax Credit Assistance
You may be eligible for a tax credit refund!
 We only do Tax Credits NOT Federal or Michigan 1040
 
Beth Newman & Mary Heymes can help you to see if you qualify for these tax credits. If you have any questions please call Livingston County Catholic Charities at 517-545-5944 ext. 122 or ext. 136.
Lets Play Some Basketball!
Join the Special Ministries team on March 9th for their annual basketball game vs. the Livingston County Sheriff's Department. Our participants need YOU to cheer them on to defend their title. Tickets are $10 and this year the program has a goal of raising $10,000 to support Special Ministries programming. If you are interested in sponsoring this incredible community event and helping us reach our fundraising goal please email Gudrun Patton at gudrun@livingstoncc.org.
Providing Respite for Family Caregivers
Be Our Guest Day Care offers specialized care for your loved one who suffer from Dementia and forms of Dementia such as Alzheimer’s or other memory related diseases. BOGADS provides recreational and social activities which helps participants find purpose and meaning to their day.

Caregivers receive a break from 24-hour care, a partner in caring and reassurance that their loved one is safe. We also offer a twice monthly support group. Be Our Guest Adult Day Service is open Monday through Friday 8am to 6 pm. BOGADS is currently taking new clients. Please contact Suzi Snyder at (517)546-9910 for more information.

If you are the caregiver of someone with dementia, or know someone who is, we are here to help! LCCC offers FREE Caregiver Support Meetings.
1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month, 5:00-6:00 pm
Email Monica@LivingstonCC.org for Zoom info
Upcoming Events
Get Involved at LCCC!
VOLUNTEER
LCCC is in need of volunteers for our programs! There are opportunities to fit any age or ability. Come and help serve YOUR community today. We have created a new form for you to view all volunteer opportunities and check which ones you might be interested in learning more about. Find out more!
WORK
Interested in work that gives you a sense of purpose and fulfills your mission to serve the greater good?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.
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.
On-going Groups & Meetings at LCCC

1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month, 5:00-6:00 pm
Email Monica@LivingstonCC.org for Zoom info

3rd Monday of each month, 5:00-7:00 pm
Email Fostering@LivingstonCC.org

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
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the Foster Care Parenting Tip of the Week or the Caregiver Tip of the Week along with other great information & activities.
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