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First Aired September 9, 2023 An analysis of the latest Calhoun County ALICE (Asset Limited Income Constrained Employed) information shows a glimmer of hope: A reduction in poverty stats in the county. Alyssa Stewart, chief impact officer with the United Way of South Central Michigan, visits Community Matters to discuss what that really means. As well, she …
First Aired: February 4, 2023 Consumers Energy Executive Director of Customer Operations Brian Lewis encourages energy customers to reach out as soon as they know they won’t be able to pay their bill. In this episode, he also discusses the programs in place meant to assist customers with energy bill payments when necessary. Episode Resources …
First Aired February 4, 2023 Rising energy costs mean more Michiganders are asking for help through various channels to pay their utility bills. In this episode, Bethany Stutzman discusses the United Way Program Assistance Center, which – at the time of the interview – was handing record amounts of applications for assistance. NOTE: After the interview …
By now, many Americans are familiar with the federal government-led effort to respond to the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. CARES – also known as the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act of 2020 provided economic assistance directly to Americans, small businesses and industries. ARPA is the American Rescue Plan Act, which provides …
First Aired October 15, 2022 The United Ways of South Central Michigan – the newly merged entity from the UWs of Battle Creek/Kalamazoo, Lansing and Jackson – have kicked off their annual fall campaign. This is the first for the group as a merged organization. President Chris Sargent talks with Richard about the merger, the …
