The Michigan Banner June 1, 2014 Edition

Volume 11 Number 10
Leading in Diversity
The Michigan Banner

First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper
Happy Father's Day!
June 1, 2014
Empowering Communities and Changing Lives
Covenant HealthCare President/CEO

Spence Maidlow Unveils Succession Plan
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At its most recent meeting, the Covenant

HealthCare System Board of Directors approved a
succession plan proposed by President/CEO Spence
Maidlow. Maidlows plan includes transitions for
several key executive positions and a restructuring of
the executive team.
Maidlow and Vice President/CFO, Mark Gronda,
plan to retire as of December 31, 2014. Combined,
the two have more than 70 years of service. Maidlow
described who will take on their responsibilities
beginning January 1,
2015. At Maidlows
recommendation and with
the unanimous support
of the Covenant Board,
Ed Bruff will transition
from the Executive Vice
President/COO position,
to President/CEO of
the organization. Kevin
Albosta, current Director
of Finance, will assume
Spence Maidlow
Grondas role as Vice
President/CFO. Bruff has been part of the Covenant
executive team since 1983, and has been COO since
1999. Albosta has been finance director at Covenant
since 2002, with executive responsibilities for the
Covenant budgeting process, strategic financial
initiatives and new venture financial analysis. I am
profoundly grateful to be able to transition Covenants
leadership into such capable hands, says Maidlow.
Terry Niederstadt, Chairman of the Covenant
HealthCare System Board of Directors, commented,
We have been very blessed to have Spence leading
our healthcare organization and providing guidance at
the highest level to all our staff and administration for
the past thirty two years. One of the most important
aspects of preparing for the future is to have high
quality leadership in place. We have been working for
many years to continuously assemble the right team to
lead this complex organization and meet the challenges
of the health care industry.

What began for Maidlow as a summer job in the
laboratory at the former St. Lukes hospital became
the career of one of Michigans longest tenured
health care CEOs. He led Covenant through the
acquisition in 1987 of Saginaw Osteopathic Hospital
by St. Lukes Hospital, and the merger of St. Lukes
and Saginaw General in 1998. Now, nearly 16 years
after the creation of Covenant, Maidlow continues to
lead new ventures and diversification to enhance the
organizations viability and
sustainability within the
ever-changing health care
landscape.
To meet the changing
needs, Covenant has been
working to develop ways
to strengthen relationships
with medical staff and
enhance the alignment
of physicians with the
organization. With this
Ed Bruff
in mind, Maidlow and
Bruff have developed a plan to change the executive
leadership structure, eliminating the COO position
and creating two Executive Vice President positions
reporting directly to the CEO, one for hospital
operations, and the other for the physician enterprise.
This new structure will take effect in 2015. Dr. John
Kosanovich has been immediately promoted to the
new position of Executive Vice President of the
Physician Enterprise with Dan George, current Vice
President of Ambulatory Development, moving into
the role of Executive Vice President for Operations.
I am confident that these changes will help
Covenant be successful in the future, and will further
our efforts to provide extraordinary care for our
patients, says Maidlow. It has been my privilege
to work with many incredibly talented people on the
Covenant team.
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Wilmer Ham McZee
The Peoples Champion
Saginaw County Commissioner 10th District

Primary Election
August 5, 2014
Fundraiser
Friday, June 20, 2014 5:00pm
Panda House
1010 N. Niagara Street
Saginaw, MI 48602
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Saginaw Community Loses

Positive and Influential
Businessman
By The Michigan Banner Staff
Saginaw has lost a history
lover, a business leader, and
a devoted family manTom
McDonald, Sr.
McDonald, 84, died
Sunday, May 18, at Covenant
HealthCare hospital
surrounded by his family.
Tom McDonald Jr.
remembered his father for
his strong work ethic that he
instilled in each of his five
children. He always taught us that we should always do
the right thing, he said.
McDonald was born July 26, 1929 to Dr. Francis and
Mary Fordney McDonald. He graduated from St. Andrew
High School with the Class of 1947, where he played
football and was captain on the football team, his obituary
states.
There he met his high school sweetheart, Ruth Bader,
and they were married on March 31, 1951. McDonald
attended Assumption College and later graduated from
General Motors Institute, with a degree in Automotive
Marketing, in the summer of 1951. He worked for Guy
Garber at Garber Buick on Genesee Street in used car
reconditioning, from 1951 until 1956.
He then joined his father at McDonald Nursery.
After Dr. McDonalds death in 1963, Tom became owner
and manager, working in retail nursery and landscaping
until 1981. In September of 1980, Tom purchased Garber
Pontiac Cadillac, and it became McDonald Pontiac GMC
shortly thereafter. In May of 1996, he opened McDonald
Ford in Freeland, according to his obituary.
Throughout the years he authored many articles, and
was always generous with his knowledge of history that
he shared with The Michigan Banner, particularly the
articles published under the heading of Looking Back.
He was a collector of antique cars; the favorite in his
collection was his first classic, a 1934 Phaeton, which he
rebuilt.
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Legendary Author Maya

Angelou Remembered
N.C. - Maya
Angelou was a voice
for the ages. She was
respected around the
world, and one of the
most prolific thinkers
and poets of her time.
Angelou died
in her home in
Winston-Salem, North
Carolina, Wednesday,
May 28, at the age of
86, with her family surrounding her according to
a family statement. She lived a life as a teacher
activist, artist and human being. She was a
warrior for equality, tolerance and peace. The
family is extremely appreciative of the time we
had with her and we know that she is looking
down upon us with love.
Angelou was born April 4, 1928, in St. Louis.
At a young age, 14, she became San Franciscos
first black female cable car conductor, and in the
1960s, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. asked Angelou
to serve as northern coordinator for the Southern
Christian Leadership Conference.
She was the winner of the Medal of Freedom,
granted to her in 2010 by President Barack
Obama, which is the highest honor that can be
bestowed on any citizen. One of her most famous
books was, I know why the caged bird sings.
Although she never went to college, she
spoke six languages and received over 30
honorary degrees. She was so fluent that she
served as a newspaper editor in Egypt and Ghana.
I created myself, she said. I have taught
myself so much.
She was the poet chosen to read at President
Bill Clintons first inauguration in 1993. She
wrote and read an original composition, On the
Pulse of Morning, which became a million-seller.
I have no modesty. Modesty is a learned
behavior. But I do pray for humility, because
humility comes from the inside out.
Rest in peace Miss Angelou, you will be
remembered always.
In This Issue
Memories....................................................................................................Page 3 - 4
The Latino Banner......................................................................................LB 1 - LB 4
Business.....................................................................................................Page 10
Health.........................................................................................................Page 15
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Celebrating the Life of

Eva M. Alexander
Remembering the Life of

Johnny Williams--Dad
Eva M. Alexander peacefully passed from

this life to her eternal rest on Thursday, May
15, 2014, at the age of 91 surrounded by her
loving family. She was born July 16, 1922 in
Waco, TX to Eliza and Ocie Williams.
At the age of eighteen, Eva married Earl
Hall and from this union they were blessed
with six daughters. Eva and Earl stressed
education and strong family values. Earl
passed away in 1971 leaving Eva to continue
their legacy. On December 30, 1978 she
married Leon Alexander whom the girls
lovingly referred to as Papa. Eva loved first
and foremost her family. She truly loved young people and they often looked to
her for words of wisdom. Fashion, decorating and her home were her passion;
she always had a project. She was a faithful member and servant of Bethel
A.M.E. Church for over 50 years; serving as a Steward, Stewardess Board #1,
Courtesy Committee and Retirees Club.
She leaves to cherish her memory her daughters; Vera Jones, Dallas,
Texas; Gloria Wilson (Maxie), Saginaw, Michigan; Sherley Bowen (John),
Mesa, Arizona; Helen Jones (Alvin), Saginaw, Michigan; Susan Hall, Phoenix,
Arizona; Demona Hall, Saginaw, Michigan; sixteen grandchildren; twenty greatgrandchildren; seven great-great grandchildren, and many other family and
friends.
Sharing in the celebration of Evas life are her lifelong friend Virginia Sugg
and special friends Marion Hardaway and Vida Rouse. She also opened her heart
and loved as her children Beatrice McAfee, Sharon Evans, Patricia Butler and
Bruce Taylor.
She was preceded in death by her husband Leon Alexander: a daughter,
Earline Moore and two sons-in-law, Rev. W. G. Jones and Walter Moore, Jr.
Johnny Williams died April 8, at

the age of 64. He was born October 13,
1949 in Saginaw, MI, to Geneva and
James Williams.
He was a man who loved his
children who would do anything for
them, said his family. He raised his
children to be independent and to always
keep your word. The family shared
that he was a very humble, trustworthy,
and loving man who loved the Lord,
his wife, Brenda, who he was married
to over fifty years. He loved watching
his children, grandchildren, and great
grandchildren enjoying life while
reminding all to be sure to receive an education.
Mr. Williams served in the armed services. In his spare time, he enjoyed
working on cars, and traveling to visit family.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Brenda Williams; children,
Janica Shawn Williams, Shawntella Williams, Shivonny Andrea Williams,
Shytour Williams and Shyteese Williams; grandchildren, Sierra Williams,
Sentray Williams, Shytour Williams, Shivontavia Williams, Shavonda
Williams, Shaliya Williams, Shivonny Williams, Jr., Anthony Jones and
Raiona Jones; great-grandchildren, Shekirah Williams, Sentray Williams, Jr.,
Sameria Fields and Anthony Jones, Jr.; brothers, Azola (Patricia) Williams,
McKinley (Karen) Williams, Felix Williams and James (Geraldine) Williams;
sisters, Twana Williams and Faye Williams; a host of other relatives and
friends.
Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his parents, James and Geneva
Williams; sisters, Rose Williams and Ester Williams.
Family members and friends remembered Johnny for his love and concern
for all people. Once you came in contact with Johnny you would love him
from the beginning, and he never would forget you. Johnny will truly be
missed by so many, but forgotten by none.
A Mothers Love
A mothers love is something

that, no one can explain
It is made of deep devotion
and of sacrifice and pain.
It is endless and unselfish
and enduring come what may
For nothing can destroy it
or take that love away
It is patient and forgiving when
all others are forsaking,
And it never fails or falters
even though the heart is
breakingIt believes beyond
believing when the world

around condemns, And it
glows with all the beauty
of the rarest, brightest gems
It is far beyond defining, it
defies all explanation, And it
still remains a secret like
the mysteries of creationA
many splendored miracle man
cannot understand
and another wondrous
evidence of Gods tender
guiding hand.
A Fathers Wisdom
I guide you
in the way of wisdom
and lead you along straight paths.
When you walk,
your steps will not be hampered;
when you run,
you will not stumble.
Hold on to instruction,
do not let it go;
guard it well,
for it is your life.
Proverbs 4:11-13, NIV
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Throughout his life in Saginaw,
he was the recipient of many
awards and honors from various
organizations. In 2002, he and his
wife, Ruth were honored by the
Muscular Dystrophy Association,
receiving the Wally and Irene Bronner
Spirit of Sharing Award.
The McDonald legacy will
continue through family and the
community he loved.
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Local Healthcare Worker Wins Lifetime

Achievement Award
Al Adan, Migrant Services Director

Health Delivery, Inc.
Saginaw-The National Association of

Community Health Centers (NACHC) presented
their Lifetime Achievement Award to Al Adan
who recently retired from Health Delivery as
their Migrant Services Director. The 2014
Migrant Health Awards were part of the NACHC
National Farm worker Health Conference in
Delray Beach, FL.
This award recognizes Adans leadership in
migrant health, and acknowledges contributions
he has made to the migrant health community
and to community-based health care as a whole.
Adan started at Health Delivery, Inc. (HDI) as a
Health Aide in 1970, then seemed to transform
migrant healthcare throughout his over 40 years
in the field.
He overcame many barriers to make it
what it is today. He hired as many bilingual
providers and staff as he could to help with
patients that often hesitate to seek services
due to socioeconomic and language barriers.
He joined state organizations, held migrant
orientations, and drove mobile medical buses,

collected donations, conducted health fairs, and
so much more. There were no barriers in Als
migrant program! If something was needed,
he found a way to get it. There is no one more
deserving than Al, said Jeff Reinarz, Director of
Communications and Development at HDI.
I had the pleasure to work with Mr.
Al Adan and promised him I would keep
acknowledging and serving our Michigan
migrant population for all of the hard work they
do. Al was the one of a kind humble person that
served for more than forty three years at HDI
and this is why I congratulate Mr. Al Adan for
this life time achievement award, said Jesse
Costilla, Migrant Program Coordinator for HDI.
This award is presented to an outstanding
individual or organization which has
demonstrated long term commitment and
excellence in migrant health for 15 years or
more.
OP/ED: Naturalization-Do It For Your Family

By New America Media
Its hard to imagine that we as individuals
can do anything about the broken immigration
system that is tearing many of our families apart.
But we can.
There is one step that, if taken together,
could have the power to protect our families
and move our communities forward. More than
8 million immigrants in the United States have
green cards and are eligible to become U.S. citi-
zens. Yet only 8 percent of eligible immigrants

naturalize each year.
Imagine what would happen if the millions
of us who are eligible to become citizens actually took that step. We would be able to vote.
But the benefits of citizenship dont end there.
We would be able keep our families together. As naturalized U.S. citizens, we could petition for our relatives. We would get automatic
citizenship for our children under 18 who are

Lawful Permanent Residents. And unlike green
card holders who can still be deported, U.S. citizens are protected from the threat of deportation,
and so are our children.
We would be able to travel freely, visit a sick
relative or attend a wedding without worrying
that we might not be allowed back in the country
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Delta College is Seeking Family Histories for Documentary

Delta College Q-TV is currently seeking interesting family histories, photographs, letters or
other documents for their new local history documentary, whose working title is SETTLING IN
Cultures & Immigrants That Built Mid-Michigan. A late fall 2014 premiere is targeted.
Currently in pre-production, SETTLING
IN will examine how ancestral groups shaped
Mid-Michigan and explore how their local communities thrived amidst the challenges of starting
a new life in a strange and unfamiliar land.
Q-TV is working in conjunction with many
local historical societies and the Delta College
History Department on the project. Delta College
Q-TV Producer and Director Bob Przybylski and

Independent Producer Christine Santiago Drake
are very excited about their upcoming project.
This area was settled by such a diverse
group of people, Przybylski said. We want to
tell the stories of their struggles and successes,
and we hope the community will help us do this
by sharing their family histories, photographs,
letters and other documents. Were sure there are
many interesting stories and thousands of family
photos out there that show the everyday life and
businesses of these immigrant families over the
years and we want to tap into this resource for
our documentary.
Santiago Drake added that they are also

seeking recent immigrants to help tell the story.
Todays immigrants, like those of the past, encounter similar challenges as they choose a path
of naturalization to become American citizens,
she said. Michigans cultural landscape will
surely continue to evolve as they contribute to
their communities, celebrate and share their heritage, and settle in to this promising new land.
For more information on how you can participate in Delta College Q-TVs new documentary, contact Bob Przybylski at 989-686-9569 or
robertprzybylski@delta.edu.
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if we leave for six months.
We would be able to access public benefits
like Medicare and Supplemental Security Income. If we choose to retire abroad, we would
be able to keep our Social Security retirement
income and of course visit our grandchildren.
We would be able to apply for government
jobs that are only available to U.S. citizens. And
studies have shown that immigrants who naturalize also see an increase in income!
So why arent more green card holders applying for citizenship? Some may be held back
by financial and language barriers. But a group
of organizations that form part of the national
New Americans Campaign are working to reduce
these barriers.
For example, it costs $680 to file for citizenship. But if your income falls below poverty
level, you can qualify for a fee waiver.
If you dont speak English well you may
think that limits your chances of becoming a citizen. But if you have been here for many years,
you can qualify to take the exam in your native
language. And if you do need to take the exam in
English, many local organizations provide free
and low-cost English and citizenship classes.
Becoming a U.S. citizen doesnt have to
mean giving up citizenship in our home country
the United States allows for dual citizenship.
Green card holders can get other questions
answered through Citizenship Works, an online
tool to guide users through the citizenship application.
With so many immigrants eligible to apply

for citizenship, the biggest challenge may simply
be a lack of information.
Thats why this year, in cities across the
country, media that serve immigrant communities are coming together with the national organization New America Media to help inform our
audiences about the importance of citizenship
and some of the free resources available to help
them through the process.
We are calling on our audiences to take the
important step of becoming American citizens -not just for the individual, but for the good all of
our families and communities.
To learn more about the New Americans
Campaign, go to: newamericanscampaign.org or
#newamericans.
Saginaw County Commission On Aging 2014 Annual Senior Picnic

Friday, June 13, 2014 10 AM to 1 PM Haithco Park (Located on Schust Rd. Behind the Senior Center) Gates Open at 9 AM
Tickets are Available at Saginaw County Commission on Aging 2355 Schust Rd., Saginaw, MI 48603 Reservation Deadline is Monday June 9, 2014
Disclaimer:
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advertisements in part or whole that may be placed within its publication. Articles, information or comments printed in the Latino
Banner are not necessarily the views or beliefs of The Latino Banner newspaper. The Latino Banner reserves the right to edit,
change, or delete any information, or refuse to print any information, article or advertisement which is believed to be inconsistent
with or conflicts with the mission of the newspaper.
We encourage readers to send letters, story ideas, comments and questions.
Deadlines:
2 weeks before each publication date of the 1st and 16th of each month
Submission Procedure:
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1st Annual Latina Summit
Women in Power, Leading Change

Empowering ALL women to forge paths of leadership
SAVE THE DATE!

Tuesday July 15, 2014 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center
42 Degrees North
400 Renaissance Dr. W | Detroit, MI
Confirmed speakers include
Lorena Valencia
President & CEO
Reliance Wire & Cable
Georgette Borrego Dulworth

Director of Talent Acquisition
and Diversity
Chrysler Group, LLC
Linzie Venegas
Sales & Marketing Manager
Ideal Shield
Lead Sponsor
Sponsorships Available
Tickets: MHCC Members $30 | Non Members $40
For more information please contact: Nilda Thomas, Director of Membership
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Intersection of Business
&
Wealth
Pure Michigan Business Connect Detroit Partners with Detroit Automakers

to Host Invite-Only Event
Saginaw - PMBC Detroit Three Event: Pure
Michigan Business Connect is partnering with
Chrysler Group LLC, Ford Motor Company,
and General Motors to host an invite-only supplier summit on July 22, 2014. The summit will
feature procurement representatives and subject
matter experts from the Detroit Three automakers and 40 of their tier one partners looking to
connect with qualified Michigan companies.
Over 300 needs went live last week and more

will be added over the next couple of weeks.
Companies who would like to attend should
complete the application at http://puremichiganb2b.com/b2b-web/#DetroitThree Each application will be reviewed, and invitations will
be sent to those companies that are the best fit
for the specific opportunities. Invited companies
will receive at least one private meeting to dis-
cuss potential opportunities with one of the procurement teams present at the summit.
The priority deadline to apply is June 20,
2014. Applications received after that date will
only be considered if there are needs that have
not been addressed through the initial application
window.
Oregon Couple Selected as SBA National Small Business Persons of the Year
Washington - Burning the candle at both
ends, an Oregon couple is now experiencing
the sweet smell of success. Husband-and-wife
team Billy Taylor and Brook Harvey-Taylor,
the founders of Portland, Ore. based company
Pacifica, have been named this years National

Small Business Persons of the Year at the U.S.
Small Business Administration (SBA), National
Small Business Week awards ceremony in Washington, D.C.
With Billys entrepreneurial spirit and

Brooks creative vision, the two founders started
making candles in 1997. By 2008 they had
reached $12 million in revenue. But, a change in
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distribution channels brought about a downturn
that forced the couple to seek financing to reposition the brand and keep ownership of the firm.
By working closely with the SBA they were able
to secure the money they needed without compromising their ownership or vision.
First runner-up
First runner-up is a family team from San
Bernardino, Calif., - Anitas Mexican Food
Corp.: Ricardo Robles, President; Pablo Rene
Robles, Vice President/Operations; and Jackie
Robles, Secretary/General Manager.
Anitas Mexican Food Corp. is a minorityowned, wholesale food manufacturer and copacker. The companys origins date back to 1958
as a flour tortilla manufacturer when family
patriarch Mauro Robles founded a series of businesses now known as Anitas. Mauro came from
Mexico, earned citizenship and sought to create
new products that respected Old World tastes
and traditions. Today, all five of his children are
owners of the company while our first runnersup - Ricardo, Rene and Jackie run the day-today operations.
Anitas operates major flour and corn based
food manufacturing offering branded, private
label, and contracted products and services. The
company now ships across the globe. More than

1.5 million tortillas emerge from the plant in
East Los Angeles. Combined with the plant in
San Bernardino the plants produce and package
chips by the ton.
The SBA is proud to have played a role in
Anitas Mexican Food Corps success. In 2012,
to support a dramatic expansion in operations,
SBA facilitated the purchase of real estate and
equipment through an SBA 504 loan. Company
revenue has grown over 100% the last three
years and the SBA 504 loan has helped the company create jobs, with the employee count growing from 230-359 people.
Second runner-up
Second runner-up is Jeni Merrill, founder of
Merrill, Inc. a Cheyenne, Wyo. woman-owned
Class A general contracting company specializing in site excavation, underground utilities,
concrete, trenching, road construction, footerfounder excavation, building remodel/renovation, septic installation, erosion control, demolition, drainage and miscellaneous grading.
Early on Merrill kept her day job for many
years to pay the bills, and worked her business
at night. For nearly 15 years her company grew
very slowly. Starting in 2007, Merrill, over a
two year span took several major steps that col-
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lectively propelled her business forward. First,
she began to work full-time in her business
and earned her Class A General Contractors
license. Second, she applied to participate in
the U.S. Small Business Administrations 8(a)
Business Development Program. Third, she
began strategically growing her firms bonding
capacity with the SBAs Surety bond Guarantee
Program.
Merrill employed 42 contractors last year,
and has a year-round workforce of 26 people.
She has secured many contracting opportunities for national parks like the Grand Canyon
and Yellowstone which has massively grown
her business. She has grown revenue from $1.8
million in 2007 to $13.8 million in 2013. Merrill attributes her success to the many talented
people who are part of the Merrill, Inc. team.
She knows first-hand that the SBAs programs
create real opportunities for small businesses.
The success she has enjoyed allows her to create
jobs and provide subcontracting opportunities
along with giving back to the community.
The National Small Business Persons of the
Year and runners-up were selected from among
the winners in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam.
TEAM SBA Financing Roundtable

The Small Business Administration and the
Michigan Small Business Development Center
Great Lakes Bay Region are pleased to offer a
free TEAM SBA - Financing Roundtable at Delta College, 1961 Delta Road, Rm. H113 in the H
Wing, University Center on Thursday, June 12
from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.
Before you apply for a business loan, we
recommend that you first attend a TEAM SBA
Financing Roundtable on small business lending.
The roundtables are a free orientation session
conducted by local lenders, a business consultant from the SBAs network of Michigan Small
Business Development Centers, and a SBA
representative. The roundtable will debunk the
myths and demystify the process of small business financing; explain how the lending process
works and what is expected of you; and explain
how the SBA can assist local lenders with its
SBA Guaranteed Loan Program.
This forum is best suited to those serious
about seeking financing for their business, have

good credit, a solid business idea, and some
money to invest in their business. Because the
SBA does not provide loan guarantees to real
estate investment firms, including purchasing and rehabbing houses for sale, this type
of financing is not
discussed at the
roundtable.
For more information and to
register for seminars visit www.
SBDCMichigan.org
or call (989) 6869597. Roundtable
sponsors are Delta
College, Small
Business Administration, SBA Certified local lenders
and the Michigan Small Business Development

Center Great Lakes Bay. Entrepreneurs and
small business owners are encouraged to access
the services of the SBDC Great Lakes Bay Region (serving Arenac, Bay, Midland, and Saginaw counties).
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Cyber Civilian Corps Reflects Innovative New Aspect to Defending Cyber Attacks
Lansing - In October
of last year as part of the
2013 Michigan Cyber
Summit, Gov. Rick Snyder
announced the plan for a
Cyber Civilian Corps to
serve as a rapid response
team that would assist the
state and industries across
Michigan during a major
cyber incident. The plan
has now been launched as a pilot group that will
ultimately result in the establishment of the corps.
This new cyber incident rapid response team represents partnerships between state government,
the National Guard and other public and private
partners.
We are on our way to realizing the vision of
the Cyber Civilian Corps and the vital role they
will play in defending Michigan against cyber
attacks, said David Behen, Director of the Michi-
gan Department of Technology, Management and

Budget and CIO for the State of Michigan. This
marks another critical step in our plan and I want
to thank the many public and private partners who
are working with us to make it happen.
The corps will include government, education
and business technology professionals who will
be able to improve their skills by taking advantage
of training through the Michigan Cyber Range
(MCR), which serves as the premier cybersecurity
learning environment.
The MCR offers prevention through practice
and education, affording cybersecurity professionals with a unique environment and learning center
for detecting, preventing, and thwarting cyberattacks in a real-world setting. Like a test track or
a firing range, the cyber range enables individuals
and organizations to conduct live fire exercises.
This is all part of the governors vision and
plan for cybersecurity, Behen added. We have
a thorough plan and its exciting to see it coming
together.
Data theft and breaches from cybercrime can
cost businesses as much as $1 trillion globally.
Michigan government experiences more than
500,000 cyber attacks daily ranging from spam to
web browser attacks to network intrusion.
The new Cyber Civilian Corps will provide
mutual aid response and assistance to the State of
Michigan and all industries in the state as needed
during a governor declared state of emergency;
create an environment for team members to improve skills by taking advantage of training opportunities on the MCR; and develop and expand
partnerships with government, business and education around cyber security.
The launch of the team will be followed up
by a formal training exercise leveraging the cyber
range on July 23. For a copy of Michigans cyber
initiative as well as other information about cybersecurity, visit Michigan.gov/cybersecurity.
Sometimes when you innovate, you make mistakes. It is best to admit them quickly, and get on with improving your other innovations. Steve Jobs
Personal & Career Reputation Management
What comes up when someone does a search for you or your business online? The results could impact your offline reputation and your
life. Get the tools you need to make sure your reputation is working for
you and not against you at the Personal & Career Reputation Management seminar, June 12, at the YWCA located at 723 Washington Ave.,
Bay City, MI.
The seminar starts at 2 p.m.to 4 p.m., and the cost is $35.00. The
instructor will be Heidi McIvor of Next Media. For additional information call 989.894.9855.
Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce

Welcome to the Chamber!
Medwins Pharmacy
301 E. Genesee Ave., Suite 100
Saginaw, MI 48607
(989) 755-7998
http://saginawchamber.com/Pharmacies/
Medwins-Pharmacy-7287
1000 businesses strong:

Are YOU a member?
Contact
Susan@saginawchamber.org
or 989 757-2112
for more information.
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Terry Reed
Am I Really Making Money? Managing to

ProfitabilityAdvanced Webinar Series
Thursday, June 19, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Your business is past the start-up phase. You are managing expenses.
You have a decent customer base. But are you really making money? This
advanced webinar will help you examine your financial performance to
uncover which pockets the money is in. Topics include:
What your financial statements can tell you
Assessing cash flow
Determining break-even
Comparing financial performance to your industry and region.
About the Presenter
Carolyn Rourke is a business growth team consultant with the
Michigan Small Business Development Center. Carolyn has extensive
experience in financial management for small businesses, and has received
recognition at the state level for her ability to help small businesses get
financing. In addition to being a business consultant, Carolyn also teaches
at two universities as an adjunct professor.
For additional information call 616.331.7480, or email SBDC
Michigan@gvsu.edu.
Sales Professional
Used Cars
A special thanks to all of my customers.

I appreciate each one of you.
Phone (989) 667-2000 Ext 341
Direct (989) 460-0341
Fax (989) 667-0103
E-Mail terry.reed@labadieauto.com
Website www.labadieauto.com
Labadie Buick Cadillac GMC
711 S. Euclid Ave.
Bay City, MI 48706
Statement by Congressman Dan Kildee on

Investing in Manufacturing Communities
Partnership (IMCP) Designation
Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) issued the following statement
recently after the U.S. Commerce Department designated southeastern
Michigan, including Genesee County, as part of the Investing in
Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP):
This designation is great news for Michigan and means Genesee
County and 12 other counties across the state will be better able to
leverage federal funds to grow our economy and create jobs. Investing
in advanced manufacturing and work force training programs will help
better position our state to attract both new businesses as well as talented
workers.
I applaud our community partners who helped make this designation
happen, including Mott Community College, the Flint & Genesee
Chamber of Commerce, the I-69 International Trade Corridor Next
Michigan Development Corporation and the city of Flint. Our community
will greatly benefit from this new coordinated federal assistance to support
our regional economy.
Spencers Restaurant
5530 Gratiot Road,

between M-47 & Center Rd. in Saginaw
989.793.4500
M-F Open for Lunch 11:30 a.m.

Sat Open at 5 p.m.
CLOSED Sun
Spencer Dambro, Owner

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Attorneys
The Law Offices of Alan A. Crawford PLLC
Alan A. Crawford, Attorney At Law
615 Griswold Ste. 1215, Detroit, MI 48226
803 Court Street, Saginaw, MI 48602
313.559.7881
313.556.2487 (Fax)
www.acrawfordlaw.com
Michael L. Oakes, Attorney At Law
2811 E. Genesee
Saginaw, MI 48601
1-888-886-5711
www.oakeslawgroup.com
Auto
Labadie Olds
711 S. Euclid
Bay City, MI 48706
Terry Reed
Sales Professional
989-667-2000 Ext. 341
Direct 989-460-0341
Fax 989-667-0103
E-mail terry.reed@labadieauto.com
Website www.labadieauto.com
McDonald Pontiac-GMC, Inc.
5155 State Street Saginaw, MI 48603
Leon V. Washington
Sales & Leasing Professional
989-790-5155
Leonwa1@yahoo.com
Saginaw Valley Ford Lincoln
4201 Bay Road
Saginaw, MI 48603
Parys Liddell
Sales Consultant-Lincoln Certified
Representative
989.792.2453
Auto Detail
Morningstar Auto Detail Shop
306 East Remington Street
Saginaw, MI 48601
989-482-6505
www.MorningStarDetail.com
Bakeries
Lighthouse Bakery
285 S. Outer Drive Saginaw, MI 48601
989-754-7088 Fax 989-754-7099
Sweet Creations
Owner Anesha Stanley
Address: 116 N. Michigan Avenue
Phone: 989-797-6727
www.sweetcreationsmi.com
Banquet Facilities
Rowan - West Facility
1400 W. Genesee
Saginaw, Michigan 48602
989-753-3475
Beauty
Illusions Beauty Salon
Valerie King
Owner/Operator
1400 W. Genesee Street
Saginaw, MI 48602
989.755.2666/989.755.3883
Business Directory
Imani Beauty Salon

Felicia Thomas
212 Federal Ave. (Downtown)
Saginaw, MI 48601
Reflection of U Too
Louise McKinnie, Owner
2103 Sheridan Ave.
989.753.4600
Sports Barbershop
1400 W. Genesee
989-992-2600
Unique Cuts & Massage
1502 Court Street
Saginaw, MI 48602
989-327-2338
Unique Cuts II
3125 E. Holland
Saginaw, MI 48601
989-327-2338
Business Solutions
The Growth Coach
Cal Talley, Owner
293 Provincial Ct. #78 48602
989-401-6229
C.Talley@The GrowthCoach.com
www.The GrowthCoach.com
Cleaning Services
Extreme Carpet & Upholstery
William & Denise Murphy - Owners
Commercial & Residential
Janitorial Services
989-753-3335
Best Choice
Floor Maintenance & Carpet Cleaning
989-316-8327
bestchoicefmandcc@hotmail.com
Community Centers and Services
First Ward Community Services
1410 N. 12th Street
989-753-0411
Construction
Kingdom Builders
Jim Shafley, President
2210 Annesley Street
Saginaw, MI 48601
989. 948.8094
www.kingdombuildersmi.org
Consultants
EnviCare Consulting, Inc.
Billy J. Strawter, Sr., President
2809 Blairmont Drive
Midland, MI 48622
989.839.9177
www.envicareinc.com
Dentists
Jack W. Nash, DDS
Cosmetic and
Restorative Dentistry
1320 S. Washington Ave.
989-752-1200
Fashion
Where Did U Get That Hat?
Specialize in Custom Designs
Sundays Best
Yvonne Ellison/Milliner
Phone 989-529-4193
E-mail: yeellison@aol.com
Financial
City of Saginaw
Block Grant & Rehab Program
1315 S. Washington Avenue, Room
Saginaw, MI 48601
989-759-1530
Saginaw Economic Development Corporation
Shontaye Bibbs
1315 S. Washington Avenue, Room 207
Saginaw, MI 48601
989-759-1395
sbibbs@saginaw-mi.com
Florists
Erikas Flowers
214 Federal Ave.
Saginaw, MI 48607
989-755-9330
www.erikasflowerssaginaw.com
Food & Dining
Spencers Route 46
Spence Dambro
Proprietor
5530 Gratiot
989-793-3400
Saginaw, MI 48638
www.spencersfinefood.com
Funeral Homes
Deisler Funeral Home
2233 Hemmeter Rd.
Saginaw, MI 48603
989.799.1151
Graphics/Digital
TBF Graphics Digital
989-752-5540
TBFGRAPHICS.COM
TBFDIGITAL.COM
Heating and Cooling
HORIZON
Azola Williams
989-755-8650 Business
989-233-3295 Cell
June 1, 2014
Home Health Care Services

Comforcare Home Care
320 S. Washington Ave. Ste. 202
Saginaw, MI 48607
989.752.5502
www.mbsmichigan.comforcare.com
Painting Services
Resurrection Painting
Scott Severin
989.792.2009
Interior/Exterior
Drywall Repair/Power Washing
Deck Staining
Free Estimates
Photography
E.B. Studio
212 Washington Ave.
Saginaw, MI 48607
989-397-4144
Publications
David Hall
Crimiel Publications LLC
POB 20061
Restaurants
Brother Arthurs Fish & More
2522 E. Genesee
Saginaw, MI 48601
989-752-0200
Rite Spot
1205 Lapeer
Saginaw, MI 48601
989-754-6001
Savoy Bar & Grill
127 S. Franklin Street
Saginaw, MI 48607
989.754.9660
Retailers
GREEKS R US
2203 E. Genesee
Saginaw, MI 48601
989-755-4925
riggins52@charter.net
Shoe Repair
Morgans Shoe Repair
308 Federal Ave.
Saginaw, MI 48607
989-754-6155
Tax Services
Robert McDuffy Tax & Accounting
Service/ERO e-file
2127 Ledyard
Saginaw, MI 48601
Business - 989-443-0115
Fax 989-752-1467
rmcduffy@aol.com
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Health Better Choices, Better Medicine, Better Healing

Building a Circle of Wellness-Mental Health Matters
Childrens Mental Health Matters!
The Association for Childrens Mental

Health (ACMH), Michigans statewide
chapter of the Federation of Families
for Childrens Mental Health, and the
SAMHSA funded Statewide Family
Network wants to help you become
more aware of the importance of positive
mental health for our children, youth and
ourselves!
This years National Childrens Mental
Health Awareness theme is: Building a
Circle of Wellness. Just like the African
proverb that says it takes a village to
raise a child ACMH believes that in
Saginaw and communities across the state
it will indeed take the entire village to
create individual, family and community
circles of wellness. But in order for the
village to be supportive, its members must
be informed!
So, in honor of childrens Mental
Health Awareness, we would like to take
this opportunity to share some facts about
childrens mental health, including:
Mental health problems are common
and often develop during childhood and
adolescence:
There are over 280,000 children
in Michigan that experience serious
emotional, behavioral, or mental health
disorders. One in five children have a
diagnosable mental health disorder, and
one in ten young people have a mental
health challenge that is severe enough to
impair how they function at home, school
or in the community. Even though mental
health disorders affect so many of our

children and youth, at least one-half, and
some estimate as many as 79%, do not
receive the mental health treatment they
need.
The first signs of mental health
problems can look different in children
and youth and may be overlooked:
In children and youth, the first signs
may be changes in appetite, acting
worried, being less interested in activities,
trouble sleeping, irritability, difficulty
in school, disengaging from friends or
family, acting out or taking risks.
Left untreated, mental health
problems can complicate daily activities
and may lead to:
School Failure or Drop Out,
Almost 25% of adolescents who required
mental health issues reported having
problems at school. Over 50% of students
who experience psychological challenges,
ages 14 and older, drop out of high
school.
Inappropriate out-of- home
placements including involvement in
the Juvenile Justice System, where 66%
of boys and 75% of girls in juvenile
detention in the United States have at least
one diagnosable mental health disorder.
Higher rates of substance use and
teenage pregnancy
Suicide Suicide is the 3rd
leading cause of death in adolescence
and young adults, and 90% of children
who commit suicide have a mental health
disorder.
Even though the statistics are
overwhelming, it is important to
remember that Mental Health Treatment
Works! Early detection and intervention
strategies for children, and youth with
mental health challenges improve
resilience, and the ability to be successful
in life!
With access to individualized, familydriven, youth-guided, treatment; such as,
Community and Home-Based Therapy
and supports, Parent-to-Parent or Peer
Support, Wraparound, and Respite
Care, young people and their families
can successfully manage mental health
symptoms, and lead happy and successful
lives.
ACMHs dream is that All Michigan
children and youth with emotional,
behavioral or mental health challenges
live in safe and welcoming communities
with access to needed services and
supports. Please join the effort to make
this dream a reality!
We hope we have helped you to
become more knowledgeable about
childrens mental health, and why it is so
important for us to recognize and provide
appropriate support, and treatment
to young people with mental health
challenges. To learn more about ACMH
or childrens mental health call 1-888226-4543, or visit us on the web at www.
acmh-mi.org.
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Maximize
Teamwork
A child with Severe Emotional Disturbance
gets support from many places. But that support
only helps that child if each provider works as
part of a well coordinated team. We maximize
teamwork by making sure every step the team
takes is focused on the betterment of that child.
Contact Wardene Talley
989-754-2288
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How Are We Doing? Evaluation of the

Saginaw MAX System of Care Project
What is Evaluation? Saginaw MAX
keeps track of who we are helping, how we
are helping them and what kinds of results
we are getting. This is called Evaluation.
Because Saginaw MAX is funded
through a federal grant, our first
responsibility is to implement all aspects
of the required national evaluation the set
of outcome measures that track results of
all the projects funded across the country.
In addition to that, the Saginaw MAX
evaluation provides information to the
project staff and Coordinating Council.
Again, at the most basic level, evaluation
generally means keeping track of two main
things:
Whats being done?
How it is helping children, families
and the community?
This information can be used to help
improve the way the project and all the
partners work together to support children,
youth and families in and around Saginaw
County. Information is collected, analyzed
and reported back. Then, everyone involved
with the project is able to make decisions
based on real information not just opinions
or guesses. That is the job of evaluation to
provide good information to support people
making decisions.
Why is the Evaluation Important?
Information from the evaluation is important
for 3 reasons. First, it provides information
to help project staff and decision makers
know what is going on and how they
can improve things. Second, it provides
information about outcomes how the
youth are doing and how the system of
care is changing. This tells the project
staff, stakeholders and funders how the
project is achieving its goals. Third, the
evaluation provides information to support

sustainability. This happens in a few ways:
information about outcomes and cost savings
help make the case for additional funding;
information about project activities (that is,
how the project is achieving its outcomes)
helps project leaders refine and improve the
system of care to do more of the things that
work and less of the things that dont.
Who is Enrolled in Saginaw MAX?
Youth Demographics: Through April
30, 2014, one hundred sixty-two (162)
youth have been enrolled in Saginaw MAX
services since
the beginning of
project services in
October 2011. Sixtyfive(65%) are male
and 35% are female.
Their average age at enrollment is 12.4
years old. Thirty-eight (38%) of the youth
are African American, 31% are White, 24%
are of multi- racial background. Nineteen
percent (19%) of the youth served are of
Hispanic origin.
Referrals: Thirty percent (30%) of
referrals have come from Caregivers, 29%
from Child Welfare, 22% from Probation
or Juvenile Court. The remaining referrals
(19%) come from Mental Health agencies,
schools, and other community agencies.
Reasons for referral to Saginaw MAX
include Conduct related problems (77%),
School performance problems (72%),

Disruptive behaviors (67%) and Hyperactive
and attention related problems.
School Attendance and Performance
at Intake: 93% out of 75 youth participating
in the outcome
study were
attending
school at intake.
Twenty-three
percent (23%)
had a grade
averages of Cs
and Ds, 19% had grade averages of Bs and
Cs, 16% had average grades of F and 15%
had average grades of As and Bs. Seventynine percent (79%) of the youth attend
regular public day schools and 52% (out of
59 youth) receive special education classes.
Out of 51 of those youth, 40% had a grade
average of B. Sixty percent (60%) of youth
received special education classes at intake.
Outcomes: At six month follow-up, 42%
of youth had improved school attendance
and 23% remained stable. Twenty-four
(24%) had improved school performance
and 48% remained stable. There was a 20%
reduction in school suspensions from intake
to six month follow-up.
At six month follow-up, youth reported
a 14% decrease in physical fighting, a 14%
decrease in arrests, a 4% decrease in theft and
a 13% decrease in bullying without a weapon.
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An Introduction to Evidenced Based Practice:

Doing What You Know Works
Saginaw
MAX System
of Care is a collaboration of all
the child-serving
organizations in
Saginaw County
that help families
with children who
have complex
mental health issues. Saginaw
MAX is grounded in a specific set of core
values and guiding principles that helps point
all of the components in the same direction
with a common goal.
Saginaw MAX is funded by a 6-year
childrens mental health federal grant from the
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA) with the ultimate
goal of helping families with children and, or
youth, who have complex mental health issues to achieve their desired results.
Three of the essential core values used
to design any successful system of care,
including our own in Saginaw County, is
youth-guided, family-driven, and cultural and
linguistic competence. In order to achieve
the result that the youth and their family have
identified, a variety of services, or interventions, may need to be reviewed by the familys treatment team which is made up of
various service providers and natural supports
chosen by the youth and family to help.
Sometimes one or more interventions will
be used that meet the individualized needs of
the youth and family served. In order to determine which intervention(s) best meets the
needs of an individual youth and family, it is
important to know if the intervention is effective in treating the need that has been identified. The term that systems use to help identify if an intervention is effective in treating a
specific need is evidence-based practice.
To help explain evidence-based practice,
we have recruited the professional experience
of Heidi WaleKnizacky, MS, LLP, owner of

APPRECOTS, who works as an Applied Research Consultant for Saginaw County Community Mental Health (SCCMHA) and other
community human service programs including Saginaw MAX System of Care.
Q: What is evidence-based practice?
Heidi: Doing what you know works. Its
matching up scientifically tested programs
with the needs of an individual and using
those methods to help meet those needs rather
than using trial and error to reinvent the
wheel.
Q: Why is it important and what are
the benefits?
Heidi: Evidence-based practices have
been proven to help an individual reach their
goals faster than a trial and error approach.
Thus, people get their needs met faster, there
are bigger gains, and it is more engaging.
When someone is participating in an evidence-based practice that person is often able
to see the relevance to their need.
Q: How does an evidence-based practice get implemented, or get started?
Heidi: Measurement is very important.
Its important to identify what kind of program or intervention has been researched
thoroughly that can meet the need for the
population of people you are working with.
Also the provider delivering the evidencebased practice needs appropriate training in
order to provide appropriate support to the
evidence-based practice. This includes the
staff, or practitioners, who will be delivering
the evidence-based practice to people, as well
as the whole organization including administrators, supervisors, etc.
As the practitioners are developing their
skills in training, they need a forum where
they are able to access coaching and other
supports to advance their skills. Its also important to incorporate a check-in timeline to
see if the practitioners are adhering to training
and applying the research as intended. This is
what is meant by fidelity.
Above all, there needs to be a way to track

outcomes, or changes, in individuals involved
in the intervention. Tracking outcomes allows
for measurement to ensure that the intervention is really meeting peoples needs.
Q: Is there any concerns or challenges
with evidence-based practices?
Heidi: The cost, in terms of finances,
energy, and time, can be great up front and
there can be an experience of sticker shock
because of it. Due to the potential experience
of sticker shock, its important to weigh, or
consider, the long term cost-benefit ratio. That
is, look into the future to see if the long term
gains outweigh the upfront costs.
Also its important to make sure you are
using a realistic venue to measure the costs
vs. the benefits. Sometimes one system may
be paying the upfront cost and when you look
at the long term gains you may see them reflected in another systems outcomes.
Q: What should someone think about
when participating in an evidence-based
practice?
Heidi: A good assessment is important.
A good assessment will include obtaining all
their, youth and family ,strengths and needs in
order to find the best evidence-based practice
match. Often when people go to their service
provider, they dont necessarily want to share
everything up front. This reluctance is completely normal, but to get to the right program
- to ensure an accurate assessment sharing
information earlier will help with gains happening faster.
Q: Is there anything you would like to
add?
Heidi: If you are looking for mental
health services, dont be afraid to ask questions. Think up front about what kind of
outcomes you would like from working with
your provider, or from the program, and how
could or would you measure it. This will help
with dialogue with your team to find out if
its really right for you. Also, give it, the evidence-based practice, a little time to work.
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Dr. Paul Elam Examines Unequal Treatment for

African- American Children in Saginaw County
Public Policy Associates,

Inc. is partnering with Saginaw
County Community Mental
Health, Courts, Department
of Human Services and local
Law Enforcement to study the
Dr. Paul Elam over-representation of African
Americans in the child welfare
system and devise strategies to address it.
Dr. Paul Elam, a recognized expert in
disproportionate minority contact in the juvenile
justice and criminal justice systems, is PPAs lead
researcher on the project.
Dr. Elam is joining with Saginaw County
Community Mental Health, Courts, Department
of Human Services and local Law Enforcement in
the research. The project is supported by the Annie
E. Casey Foundation, Casey Family Programs,
and the U.S. Office of Juvenile Justice and
Delinquency Prevention.
African American children are greatly over
represented in Saginaw Child Welfare as well

as Michigan and across the country. Data show
that African-Americans are more likely to be
investigated for abuse and or neglect and placed in
the child welfare system, and they usually stay in
the system longer. A significant percentage age out
of the system and end up homeless or in prison.
The partnership is seeking additional funding
to study the disproportionality and disparities and
develop strategies for creating a safe and equitable
child welfare system. The research will be used to
inform decision-makers about effective strategies
to improve the lives and futures for vulnerable
children.
Public Policy Associates has done extensive
research in child welfare system and in issues
of disproportionality. In 2008-09, PPA provided
the staff and wrote the report for the Michigan
Child Welfare Improvement Task Force, which
developed recommendations for improving
The system, including those to reduce racial
inequities. Dr. Elam was the project manager. He

is currently the project director on an evaluation
of the W.K.Kellogg Foundations investments in
Michigan to improve the lives of children. The
work will include
An examination of grants through a racialequity lens.
PPA is currently working with the Michigan
Committee on Juvenile Justice to analyze
crime data to ensure that the state has a juvenile
crime-reduction strategy that is data-driven and
establishes priorities. The PPA research includes
the study of over-representation of people of color
in the juvenile justice system.
Dr. Elam can be contacted at 119 Pere
Marquette Drive, Suite 1C, Lansing, MI 489121231, 517.485.4477.
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Saginaw Public Schools Awarded Safe Schools/Healthy Student Grant

By Lisa Coney, Safe Schools Healthy Student Project Manager
Saginaw Public School
District was recently awarded
the Safe Schools /Healthy
Student (SS/HS) Grant. The
SS/HS Grant is aligned with
the school districts mission
which states the School
District of the City of Saginaw,
in partnership with parents, students, businesses
and the community, is committed to and
responsible for ensuring:
The highest level of academic
achievement and career planning for all students
The highest performing organizational
structure at all levels, and a safe and effective
learning environment for all students.
The SS/HS Grants mission is to support
school and community partnerships in their
efforts to develop and coordinate systems
that create safe, drug-free, and respectful
environments for learning and to promote the
behavioral health of children and youth.
The initial step of the grant is to form a
Community/Core Management Team (CMT)

which should consist of representatives from
local mental/behavioral health agencies, law
enforcement, juvenile justice agencies and early
childhood. The CMT would then develop and
implement a comprehensive plan of activities,
services, and strategies to decrease youth
violence and promote the healthy development
of children and youth in the Saginaw
community. The SS/HS comprehensive plan will
address the following five elements:
Element 1: Promoting early childhood
social and emotional learning and development.
Element 2: Promoting mental,
emotional, and behavioral health.
Element 3: Connecting youth, families,
schools, and communities.
Element 4: Preventing and reducing
alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use.
Element 5: Preventing youth violence
and bullying
Saginaw Public School Districts SS/HS
Core/Community Management Team current
members are representatives from the following

organizational programs:
1. SPSD Birth-5 Program
2. Saginaw ISD Department of Early
Childhood and Parenting Services
3. Health Delivery School Based Health
Program
4. Saginaw County Community Mental
Health Authority
5. Saginaw County Substance Abuse
Treatment and Prevention Services
6. Saginaw Public Schools Security
The CMT is hoping to add the Juvenile
Justice, Saginaw City Police, Faith-Based
Organizations, family and youth representation
in the near future.
Lisa Coney, Safe Schools Healthy Student
Project Manager
Latoya Summey, Director of State and
Federal Programs
Carlton D. Jenkins, Ph.D., Superintendent of
Schools
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Youth MOVE Leadership Series

ByYouth MOVE Saginaw
The Youth MOVE Leadership Series started

on March 18, and ran for six weeks covering
topics that are inportant to youth and their involvement in System of Care. The series was
designed to help the youth think outside the box
so that we may change some of the negative
thinking a youth might have. We will be offering
this series twice a year, and another leadership
training tailored to professional desires, public
speaking, and a community project in the summer. Please stay tuned!
Willie Hillman, Youth MOVE Coordinator,
facilitated our first leadership session entitled
Just Rescue Me. This Workshop/presentation
provided the opportunity to identify our authentic
selves by inviting participants to examine and
unpack their own assumptions regarding such issues as race, gender, and socioeconomic status.
The presentation/workshop is designed to
bring our authentic self to the work of empowering todays youth. The process began with the
facilitator charging the group with an activity to
make some quick decisions in regards to a flooding city of citizens who were of different cultures
and status.
After the group finished, the facilitator processed the situation with the characteristics of
the decision making process which are; good/
bad person, health/strength/medical needs, age/
gender, semi-blind selection, total-blind selection, survivor, and thinking outside the box. The
facilitator then explained how everyone may try
to make good intentionsbut actually how does
that work in reality. The session ended with the
youth and young adults receiving strategies to
help youth and young adults seek out the alternative reality, along with deepening the welcome,
and strengthening the support.
Our second youth leadership presentation
was Bullying Signs and Symptoms: A youth
perspective and was presented by two amazing
people, Vanquesha Hughes, and Trooper Elizabeth Hunt. The youth led presentation focused
on the awareness of bullying. The presentation
started with explaining how bullying just doesnt
start when a youth reaches high school-- it starts

when they are younger in elementary school.
Some individuals think that kids are just
being kids and we want to address that thought,
because of how the social, emotional, and physical abuse from bullying affects the youth. This
was guided by the youth presenters sharing some
of their stories that helped to bring reality to the
topic. The presentation spoke to social media
bullying and how it is different from the normal
playground bullying, and speaking more to the
transformation of bullying then and now.
We addressed target populations where bullying is clearly evident such as the LGBTQ community, and youth who experience mental health
challenges. The warning signs that most youth
show when they are bullied were also addressed,
and parents, youth, and peers need to be aware of
these signs as they may help to save a youth from
tragedy. The presentation closed with solutions to
minimize the probability of bullying in a school
setting, peer to peer, and even at home.
The third session was Youth Involvement
in System of Care and was facilitated by Marcus Beemon, Youth Engagement specialist, from
Kent County, Michigan, and a former youth leader of Youth M.O.V.E. Saginaw. This presentation
was about the importance of youth involvement
on an individual, policy, community, and systemic level.
The presentation broke each section down
giving strategies, and tools to assist a young
person navigating the system, or if they have
involvement in their community. The Youth Involvement Ladder explained where we would
want to be when it comes to our status of involvement. We dont want youth to be involved
for show and tell--we want our involvement to be
meaningful.
Marcus talked about the leadership characteristics that one must have when they are at the
table for themselves, or on behalf of the community, with the main characteristic of integrity.
Our work as Youth M.O.V.E. Saginaw is based
on positive peer interactions and we must dem-
onstrate that on a
consistent basis.
Assigid
Mersha presented different
ways a youth can
share their story.
The presentation
focused on how
spoken word or
poetry can be a
unique way of expressing feelings, and a strategy
to connect with other youth. We interacted with
Mr. Mersha in exercises to explore the different
elements in this particular art. The youth learned
how to write and express different perspectives,
such as, if they were a door in a room; or a light
bulb, as different people we will see through different lens. The groups expressed through smiles,
laughter, tears, and joy how we enjoyed this session because it opened our eyes greatly.
The last leadership session was of two sessions, Teen Relationships. This session was
facilitated by Willie Hillman, and it started with
the youth submitting questions about relationships. Firstly, this session did not only focus
on peer to peer relationships, but on how to develop healthy relationships all around you. We
discussed so many questions, one specifically,
What should I expect from my parents when I
tell them deep information about my life?
Teen emotions are important and they need
to be discussed with someone, and we found out
through our discussions that the parent is the best
one to confide in; however, youth do not trust
what is going to happen next. We also discussed
signs of teen domestic violence and the laws
about sexting.
We all left with understanding that all relationships move through stages and we must take
our time to learn each other, as youth to parents,
friends, dating, and even later on in life when we
have coworkers.
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BOARD OF EDUCATION
Beverly J. Yanca, President Glenda F. Richardson-Vaughn, Vice President Alexis S. Thomas, Secretary Delena Spates-Allen, Treasurer
Ruth Ann Knapp, Trustee Rudy Patterson, Trustee Mattie L. Thompson, Trustee
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The
Wraparound
Process
Wraparound is a way of thinking. But its also a process to be followed. Each of the four phases of the
process is critical to supporting you and your family in achieving your team goal.
Phase One: Engagement & Team Preparation

A Wraparound coordinator meets with you to discuss the Wraparound process and listen to your
familys story. This meeting is held somewhere youll find comfortable, because this should be more of a
conversation than a formal meeting or appointment.
In this meeting, you discuss your strengths, concerns, needs, hopes and dreams. You describe your vision
for the future. You identify people who care about you as a family as well as people you have found
helpful in the past.
Youll also talk about things that have worked in the past to help you and your family, as well as your
familys beliefs and traditions. You and your child will describe the changes you would most like to make.
Youll reach an agreement with the coordinator on who will attend a meeting to develop a plan, and
where that meeting should take place. Sometimes, it might be best for you and your child to meet with
the coordinator together; sometimes separately.
After this meeting, the coordinator will work with others
in your life to get their commitment to be part of the
Wraparound team, and you will work together to develop
a team goal which will become the guide for the teams
remaining work.
Phase Two: Initial Plan Development

Your first Wraparound team meeting will include people
who provide services to your child and family as well as
those who are part of your support network. In this session,
the team will:
Review your familys strengths as you see them, and

as your support network sees them.
Discuss your childs and your familys needs.

Brainstorm strategies to address those needs.
Develop action steps for each of those strategies.
Assign tasks to specific team members.
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Results of this plan development phase should include the team goal, strengths, needs statements,
strategies, outcomes and action steps. These will be summarized in a plan of care and distributed to
team members.
This meeting should take no longer than 90 minutes, although it may take two meetings to complete the
Wraparound plan. If it does take two meetings, your team should plan the meetings to take place within
a week to ten days of one another.
Phase Three: Plan Implementation

In its planning meetings, your team has created a written plan of care.
You have committed to your action steps, and team members are
committed to theirs. The team comes together regularly in ongoing
team meetings. In these meetings, your team will do four things:
Review accomplishments: Share whats been done, particularly
whats been going well. This helps the team keep a positive focus.
Assess whether the plan has been working to achieve the teams
goals: This is a check to make sure all team members have followed
through. But it also helps the team know if the action step actually
worked the way it was intended.
Adjust things that arent working within the plan: The team may
stop some action steps, start some new ones and change some to
make them more effective. Here the team will also brainstorm new
strategies to meet needs that have not yet been successfully met
or address newly identified needs.
Support Plan
Development
Depending on specific circumstances, the support plan may be
the first plan the coordinator will design with the family. An
effective support plan identifies what could go wrong and how
people should respond if anything does. Support planning
assures your family and your team an opportunity to practice
the crisis response in much the same way that schools practice
fire drills or law enforcement practice disaster drills.
Assign new tasks to team members: Adjustments include new or revised action steps, and these are
assigned to the appropriate people. The facilitator will update the plan of care.
In the early part of the implementation phase, the team will probably meet every one to two weeks.
Once the team is making fewer and fewer adjustments, it may meet monthly as needed.
Between meetings, however, you and your team must communicate when necessary to make sure tasks
are done. Misunderstandings set back your progress.
Phase Four: Transition

The fourth phase of the Wraparound process is transition. Tasks involve the child and family team
developing a smooth transition from formal Wraparound.
The family is now prepared to utilize, if needed, community and system resources. This includes a
determination by the team of what system of support has been created, so the family feels comfortable
with what they can do.
During transition, the team also begins to review accomplishments and successes. The transition period
can last anywhere from two weeks to three months.
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How to Tell Your Story in the Most Effective Way

On Tuesday, April 8, 2014, Saginaw Max System of Care hosted several families to participate in a day-long
training and workshop called How to Tell Your Story in the Most Effective Way with facilitators Keva Clark,
Family Involvement Coordinator and Dalia Smith Cultural and Linguistics Competency Coordinator. The four
objectives that families walked away with were to how to identify 3 benefits to sharing your story, how to
identify 3 drawbacks to sharing your story, how to identify 3 effective non-verbal communication techniques
and how to identify 3 situations where sharing your story would be important.
As an accompanying activity, Saginaw Max System of Care partnered with Painting with a Twist out of Lansing,
Michigan. The organization came to the Family Resource Center and everyone in attendance painted an
identical picture that described seasons of raising a child with a mental disability. Although they had the
same instructions, each picture turned out differently. When families listened to and witnessed the stories
that others told, it gave them the gift of deep listening so that they could understand their lives better. Since
our life experience is mirrored in the stories that others tell, we see that we are not alone.
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Healthy Kappas
healthy communities
Sponsored by Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Saginaw Alumni Chapter
kapsi-np.org
SAVE THE DATE

for the
2 Annual
nd
Mens Health Fair
SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2014

11:00AM3:00PM
WORLD OUTREACH CAMPUS (formerly Greater Coleman Temple)
2405 BAY ROAD (Corner of Bay Road and Deindorfer)
FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS FOR:
Cholesterol
Hearing
Vision
Blood Pressure
Mini Health Assessments...and much more!
Fre
ree
Co-Sponsors:
College of Health and Human Services
Its About You. Its About Family.
Its About Community!
For additional information, contact 989-239-8406 or 810-624-3432

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Celebrate Mens Health Education and Awareness Month
There are many easy things you can do every day to improve your health and stay healthy.
Get Good Sleep
Insufficient sleep is associated with a number of chronic diseases and conditions, such as
diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and
depression. Sleep guidelines from the National
Sleep Foundation have noted that sleep needs
change as we age. In general, adults need between 7-9 hours of sleep.
Get Rid of the Tobacco
Its never too late to quit. Quitting smoking
has immediate and long-term benefits. It improves your health and lowers your risk of heart
disease, cancer, lung disease, and other smoking-related illnesses. Visit Smokefree.gov.
Move More
Adults need at least 2 hours of moderateintensity aerobic activity (such as brisk walking)
every week, and muscle strengthening activities
that work all major muscle groups (legs, hips,
back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, and arms) on
two or more days a week. Be sure to check with
your doctor before starting your program.
Eat Healthy
Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables every
Power of Dad Organization Hosts

Fatherlessness: The American Epidemic
Documentary Film and Townhall Meeting
Saginaw - The Power of Dad organization will host a film screening of the
documentary film, entitled, Fatherlessness:
The American Epidemic, and a townhall
meeting among community leaders, parents,
churches, children advocates, and the entire
public to discuss the issues of fatherlessness
in America on Saturday, July 12, at Willie E.
Thompson Middle School located at 3021
Court Street in Saginaw, at 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Following the 40 minute documentary,
a discussion will take place with the audience and a group of panelists who
represent diverse backgrounds from all walks of life, and will offer solutions
and input on how to conquer the issue of fatherlessness, and how to move
forward in rebuilding relationships with fathers and their children.
Here are some Father Facts:
There are over 24 million fatherless youth in United States.
93% of prison inmates have grown up fatherless.
90% of homeless youth & runaways are fatherless.
72% of America says fatherlessness is our greatest social problem.
America will spend over one hundred billion dollars covering the cost
of fatherlessness this year.
Brian Pruitt is the founder of Power of Dad non-profit organization. His
mission is to fight fatherlessness and its harmful impact on children. Brian
has traveled across America and other countries sharing the message that
has healed the hearts of countless fathers and youth. He has appeared on
many popular TV & Radio shows and is a well known motivational speaker
and author of several books such as, The Power of Dad, Four the King, and
the 13th Disciple. For more information about the Power of Dad Organization, visit www.powerofdad.org.
day. Limit foods and drinks high in calories, sugar, salt, fat, and alcohol. Choose healthy snacks.
Manage Stress
Take care of yourself. Avoid drugs and alcohol. Find support. Connect socially. Stay active.
Pay attention to signs and symptoms such as
chest pain, shortness of breath, excessive thirst,
and problems with urination. If you have these
or symptoms of any kind, be sure to see your
doctor right away. Dont wait!
For additional information about your health
visit http:/www.cdc.gov.
Healthy Soul Food Tips for Fathers Day Dinner
When cooking for Dad this Fathers Day, there is a way to reduce the cholesterol, fat, etc. when selecting your meal choices:
Try a different cooking method when you cook a chicken dinner. Baked
broiled roasted or grilled meats are healthier than pan and deep fried.
If dad just insists on fried food, avoid cooking in oils high in saturated fat.
Substitute with an oil that is low in saturated fats and high in healthy fats.
Instead of using canned products that may contain too much sodium, use
fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, and fresh meats.
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Fathers, Mens Health, and Social Security

By Vonda VanTil
Social Security Public Affairs Specialist
Social Security encourages you to support fathers
and friends everywhere in
their efforts to stay healthy.
The right balance of diet,
exercise, regular visits to
doctors and health care providers, and overall healthy
living can go a long way to help everyone remain
a part of your daily life for years to come.
Avoiding stress helps folks stay healthy.
Thats why wed like to suggest that you advise
the men in your life (and everyone for that matter) to avoid scams and phishers. Fathers and
best friends may like to go fishing, but make sure
they arent the catch of the day when a criminal
offers alluring bait.
For example, Social Security will not call or
email you for your personal information such as
your Social Security number or banking information. If someone claiming to be from Social
Security contacts you and asks for this information, do not give out your personal information
without calling us to verify the validity of the request. The caller may be an identity thief phishing for your personal information. Just call the
local Social Security office or Social Securitys
toll-free number at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800325-0778).
If you receive a suspicious call, please report it to our Fraud Hotline. You also can report
such calls online at http://oig.ssa.gov/report or
by telephone at 1-800-269-0271 from 10:00 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. If possible,
please include the following details:
The alleged suspect(s) and victim(s) names,
addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth and Social Security numbers, if known;
Green Smoothie
Excellent Source of Vitamins A and C
Ingredients
1. 1 banana
2. 1/2 cup strawberries
3. Juice of 1 lemon (about 4 tablespoons)
4. 1/2 cup other berries such as blackberries or
blueberries
5. 2 ounces fresh raw baby spinach (about 2 cups)
6. 1 tablespoon fresh mint or to taste
7. 1 cup cold water or ice
Directions
Place all ingredients in a blender or juicer and puree.

Enjoy.
For more healthy smoothies, visit www.mayoclinic.org
Description of the fraud and the location

where the fraud took place;
When and how the fraud was committed;
Why the person committed the fraud (if
known); and
Who else has knowledge of the potential
violation.
Identity theft is one of the fastest-growing
crimes in America. If you or anyone you know
has been the victim of an identity thief, the
place to contact is the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at www.idtheft.gov. Or, call
1-877-IDTHEFT (1-877-438-4338); TTY 1-866653-4261.
Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist
for West Michigan. You can write her c/o Social
Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St NE,
Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email at vonda.
vantil@ssa.gov
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Education
Get Inspired this
Summer at the
Castle Museum
Get inspired this summer by visiting the
Castle Museums latest exhibition, Inspired
by Bricks. The Castle Museum is open
Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and
Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more
information, call 989-752-2861 or go to
www.castlemuseum.org.
Scot Thompson, 39, of Bay City puts the finishing
touches on the LEGO brick exhibit, Inspired by
Bricks.
Congratulations
to all the
2014 Graduates
from
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2014 Summer
Reading Program
Free childrens activities
include magic shows, concerts,
live animal demonstrations
and much more.
Sugar & Spice

Young Men Who Dare
GEMS Parent Committee
Tuesday Tutoring
Earn awesome incentive prizes

by returning to the library to
report on your reading.
Calling children, teens, and adults to
sign up for the Summer Reading Program
online or at any library from June 9 - July 19!
TO FIND OUT MORE,
CALL OR VISIT ANY LIBRARY
BUTMAN-FISH LIBRARY 1716 HANCOCK 799-9160
CLAYTOR LIBRARY 1410 N. 12TH 753-5591
HOYT LIBRARY 505 JANES 755-0904
Thank You Platinum Sponsors!

Friends of the Public Libraries of Saginaw
Team One Credit Union
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The Librarys Summer Reading Program is free and its lots of fun for everyone!
Now taking applications for

youth ages 6-18 wanting to
meet new friends, explore
ideas, and learn different
aspects of life.
For more information call
(989) 399-9275 / 737-9286
Sponsored by:
Women of Colors, Inc.
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Sabrina Beeman-Jackson
Saginaw ISD Head Start/Early
Head Start Program Director
The National Head Start Associations Two

Generations Together Initiative will increase
awareness of two-generation adult education
and job training models that are part of the
comprehensive child and family services
delivered by Head Start programs across the
country.
Head Start has a fifty year history of
achieving long-term outcomes for children
both by supporting their health and learning
and by enabling their families to achieve
their own goals for education, employment,
stability, and success.
As we approach our next fifty years, Two
Generations Together will highlight the most
successful two-generation efforts that have
developed in Head Start programs across
the country and disseminate strategies and
resources to help other Head Start and early
learning programs develop or enhance twogeneration work of their own.
This work is made possible by the
generous support of Ascend at the Aspen
Institute.
Many Head Start and Early Head Start
organizations have programs in place to
help parents access ESOL or GED classes,
attain college credits and degrees, participate
in workforce training programs, and earn
certificates or credentials. If your organization
integrates these opportunities for parents with
early learning for their children, youre doing
two-generation work already! We encourage
you to apply!
Six selected programs will be featured in
a nationally-distributed case study report on
Head Start two-generation models, invited
to present at the Two Generations Together
Institute before NHSAs 2015 Winter
Leadership Institute, and have their efforts
shared across NHSA and Ascend at the Aspen

Institutes national networks.
Other programs whose applications
demonstrate a commitment to two-generation
work will be mentioned in our nationallydistributed case study report and included
on the Ascend website with two-generation
programs across the country. All applicants
will be included in the first phase of a new
NHSA Learning Network on two-generation
efforts.
To apply to be featured as part of the Two
Generations Together Initiative, complete the
application by July 1st, 2014, at www.nhsa.
org/files. There is no cost to apply.
For additional information, contact
Emmalie Dropkin of the National Head Start
Association at edropkin@nhsa.org.
Source: www.nhsa.org
NHSA Dollar Per Child Campaign

The goal of the
NHSA Dollar per
Child Advisory
Council is to help
you succeed in your
fundraising effort,
whether you're
holding a bake sale or
hosting a parents night out. No matter
the size of your fundraiser, every dollar
you raise for Head Start can help keep
the window of opportunity open for atrisk children. Visit www.nhsa.org for
additional information and your toolkit.
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SAGINAW
INCREDIBLE YEARS
We began our third Incredible Years
class series in October 2012. On the first
day of classes
we do
We believe this
paperwork and
story shows just
introductions.
how vital the
During the first
Incredible Years
class, my
co-group leader
and Project
and I began
Launch are to
introductions by
our community.
saying what our
jobs are and
what our background is. Then it was the
parents turns to share.
This group went way above and
beyond the typical name and brief
background (number of children, gender
and ages) that most parents give when
they first meet each other.
These parents voluntarily opened up
and shared difficulties they were having
with each child including the troubles and
barriers their families were facing.
Several of the parents cried when they
shared. Each parent spent a good ten
minutes or more telling their story and
what had led them to be in the
class. They chose not to hold back!
We believe this story shows just
how vital the Project Launch-funded
Incredible Years is to the community.
The parents in our current session had
these feelings and concerns bottled up
just waiting for someone to listen to
them. Just waiting for someone who had
support to offer them. When adults who
have never met are willing to open up to
strengthen their families, you know the
services being provided are exactly what
they were hoping for!
~ Danelle Elliott
Incredible Years Group Leader
CAN Council Great Lakes Bay
Incredible Years
Are you or someone you know having

child behavior problems?
The CAN Council, through Project LAUNCH

funding, offers FREE parenting classes.
The program is called Incredible Years and is
an evidence based curricula targeting
parents with 3 to 6 year old children. The
parent training program is designed to work
jointly to promote emotional and social
competence and to prevent, reduce, and treat
behavioral and emotional problems in young
children. There have been 40 parents and caregivers who participated in
3 series of 20 sessions each.
Is IY helpful?
National studies have shown promising results:
Increased positive and nurturing parenting
Decreased harsh coercive negative parenting
Reduction in childrens home and school behavior problems
Increased positive behaviors at home and school
Increased parent-child bonding
For more information about Incredible Years, please contact Vera, CAN
Council Great Lakes Bay Region CAPE Director and Incredible Years
Group Leader, at vharrison@cancouncil.org or 989-752-7226.
Project LAUNCH stands for Linking Actions for Unmet Needs for
Childrens Health. The Michigan Department of Community Health was
awarded a grant from the federal government and they chose Saginaw as
the area to provide services. If you want to learn more about Project
LAUNCH contact Pamela at (989) 202-1485 extension 102 or
pamela@urbanregenerationllc.com.
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Jacobs Ladder
Pastor Dempsey Allen
1926 Fairfield Street
Saginaw, MI 48602
989-799-6601
Saginaw
Bethel AME Church
Pastor P. David Saunders
535 Cathay St.
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 755-7011
Bread of Life Harvest Center
Senior Pastor Rodney J. McTaggart
3726 Fortune Blvd.
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 790-7933
Christ Disciples Baptist
Pastor Eddie Benson
3317 Lapeer Street
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 754-2444
Christ Fellowship MBC
Pastor Robert Davis
818 N. Washington Ave.
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 754-4435
Faith Harvest Church

Bishop Ronald E. Chipp
Faith Harvest Church
1734 N. Mason
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 799-4200
Website: www.faithharvestministry.org
E-mail: office@faithharvestministry.org
Greater Freewill Missionary
Greater Williams Temple

Bishop H.J. Williams
608 Remington
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 755-5291
Messiah Missionary Baptist Church

2615 Williamson Road
Saginaw, MI 48601
Pastor Otis Washington
Phone: 989-777-2636
Fax: 989-777-2640
Email: Messiahmbc@att.net
Website: www.Messiahsag.org
Mt. Olive Baptist Church
Pastor Marvin T. Smith
1114 N. 6th Street
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 752-8064
Corinthian Baptist Church

Pastor Roy L. Manning
104 S. 10th St.
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 754-1820
Grace Chapel Church

Pastor James Nelson
2202 Janes Ave.
Saginaw, MI 48601
989.755.3212
Life In Christ Ministries

Pastor Dennis Cotton, Sr.
Saginaw, MI 48601
989-752-2837
LifeInChristMinistries07@gmail.com
New Beginning Christian Church

Reverend Dr. Willie F. Casey
1016 Sherman Road
Saginaw, MI 48604
989-754-2963
New Beginnings Life Changing
Ministries
Pastor Otis Dickens
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 755-3650
New Birth Missionary Baptist
Pastor Larry D. Camel
1418 S. Warren
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 755-6604
New Covenant Christian Center
Pastor Ron Frierson
523 Hayden
Saginaw, MI
752-8485
Obituaries and Memorials
New Hope Missionary Baptist Church

Pastor Floyd A. Logan
1721 Tuscola Street
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 753-7600
Email: NewHope1721@yahoo.com
New Life Baptist Church
Pastor Rufus Bradley
1401 Janes St.
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 753-1151
Ninth Street Community Church
Pastor William L. Scott, Jr.
Assistant Pastor Rex Jones
1118 N. 9th Street
Saginaw, MI 48601
989-752-7366
Prince of Peace Baptist Church
825 North 24th Street
Saginaw, MI 48601
989.754.2841
Pastor Robert B. Corley, Jr.
Resurrection Life Ministries Church
Pastor Carolyn L. Wilkins
2320 Sheridan Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48601
989.754.9466
St. Paul Baptist
Pastor Vincent D. McMillon
120 N. 15th St.
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 752-5023
June 1, 2014
Transforming Life Ministries

Pastor William Brown
3024 South Washington Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48601-4353
(989) 754-9573
Truevine Baptist Church
Pastor Paul E. Broaddus
2930 Janes Street
Saginaw, MI 48601
989-752-0751
Victorious Believers Ministries Church
Rev. Christopher V. Pryor
624 S. Outer Dr.
Saginaw, MI
(989) 755-7692
Wolverine Baptist State Convention
615 S. Jefferson Ave.
Saginaw, MI 48607
World Outreach Campus of
Greater Coleman Temple Ministries
Supt. H.J. Coleman Jr.
2405 Bay Rd.
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 752-7957
Zion Missionary Baptist Church
Pastor Rodrick Smith
721 Johnson
Saginaw, MI 48607
(989) 754-9621
Saginaw Valley Community

Pastor Richard Sayad
3660 Hermansau
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 752-4769
St. Lukes CME Church
1121 Tuscola
Saginaw, MI 48607
(989) 755-0351
The Potters Touch Ministries
Pastor Kareem J. Bowen
1402 North 6th Street
Saginaw, MI 48601
989.755.9406
Facebook.com/The Potters Touch
To Celebrate a Life
Call 989.753.3475, or email themichiganbanner@gmail.com
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New Life Baptist Church Presents Grand Opening of Curriculum Driven Playground
New Life Baptist Church, on Saturday,

June 7, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., and its
Mission In The City Community Development
Organization, with many of its community
partners, collaborators, community parents
and kids will celebrate the grand opening of a

Curriculum Driven Playground for Toddlers
age 3-5, at 217 S. 7th Street in Saginaw.
The purpose for the playground is to
stimulate education and to assist with obesity
control. There will be food, fun, and activities

throughout the day. For additional information,
call New Life Baptist at (989) 753-1151.
Volunteer Opportunities!
A local agency is looking for energetic, Kid at heart Volunteers to help with
the setup and cleanup for fundraiser Day with Dad, and work with indoor and
outdoor activities.
Office support volunteer needed to provide clerical assistance to an
administrative staff, preparing materials for publications, bulk mailings, data
entry, copying, filing, answering phones, taking messages.
Do you like talking to people? Sharing your experience with others?
Volunteers are needed to help people complete surveys.
Victorious Believers Ministries Making an Impact in the

Community at the 2014 Memorial Day Parade!
To volunteer or to donate goods, call Henrietta Watson at the United Way

of Saginaw County, 755.0505, Ext 216, hwatson@unitedwaysginaw.org, or
check the web at www.GOvolunteerNOW.org
NON PROFIT DIRECTORY

A.Philip Randolph Institute
POB 1107
Saginaw, MI 48606
American Red Cross
1232 N. Michigan
Saginaw, MI 48602
989-754-8181
Boys & Girls Club of Bay County
300 Lafayette Ave.
Bay City, MI 48706
989-892-6723
CAN Council Saginaw County
1311 N. Michigan Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 752-7226 / fax (989) 752-2777
www.cancouncil.org
Castle Museum of Saginaw County
History
500 Federal Ave.
Saginaw, MI 48607

Circle of Love
1809 Durand Ave.
Saginaw, MI 48602
989-754-2377
Emmaus House of Saginaw
733 S. 15th Street
Saginaw, MI 48601
989-755-7538
THE EZEKIEL PROJECT

ezekielprojectnow@yahoo.com
P.O. Box 3470
Saginaw, MI. 48605-3470
Phone: 989.755.1620 Fax:
989.755.4038
First Ward Community Center
1410 N. 12th Street
Saginaw, MI 48601
989-753-0411
Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan
5470 Davis Rd.
Saginaw, MI 48604
989-799-9565
Good Neighbors Mission
1318 Cherry Street
Saginaw, MI 48601
989-399-9918
Health Delivery, Inc.
501 Lapeer Ave.
Saginaw, MI 48607
989.759.6400
Houghton-Jones Task Force
1708 Johnson Street
Saginaw, MI
989-752-1660
Lighthouse Outreach Center
808 Janes Street
Saginaw, MI 48601
989.928.9096
Michigan Banner Outreach

1400 W. Genesee
Saginaw, MI 48602
989-714-2240
Operation Reach
119 S. Jefferson Avenue
Saginaw, MI
989-754-4444
Pit and Balcony Theatre
805 N. Hamilton
Saginaw, MI 48602
www.pitandbalconytheatre.com
989. 754.6587
pitandbalconytheatre@yahoo.com
Public Libraries of Saginaw
Butman-Fish, Claytor, Hoyt,
Wickes & Zauel Libraries
505 Janes Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48607
989-755-0904
www.saginawlibrary.org
Restoration Community Outreach

1205 Norman
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 753-1886 / fax (989) 753-2880
Email: rcosag@yahoo.com
Saginaw County Community Action
Agency, Inc. (CAC)
2824 Perkins Street
Saginaw, MI 48601
989.753.7741
The Saginaw Community Foundation
1 Tuscola, Suite 100
Saginaw, MI 48607
989-755-0545
Women of Colors
POB 5525
Saginaw, MI 48603
989.399.9275 or 989.737.9286
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June 1, 2014
i am
designing
my own future
Katrina Murrell is an SVSU senior majoring in graphic
design, which is why you might be surprised if you saw
her rsum. Resident assistant, president of the First Year
Board, student success coach, peer adviser in the Office of
First Year Programs, student abroad to China none of
these may sound like a fit for a young designer. Yet Katrina
sees things differently. Design is the work I do, she says.
But that communication piece exposure to people of all
different backgrounds really relates back to my work. Its
all about connecting.
From her work, Katrina has won the Student Life
Involvement Award and the Resident Housing Association
Timbo Award for her leadership, and taken part in SVSUs
Honors Program. So, what does she love most about SVSU?
I love the close-knit and encouraging environment, she
says. This institution is a breeding ground of opportunities.
I really love it.
Prospective or transfer students can check out SVSU by taking

a campus tour and meeting with an admissions representative.
Call (989) 964-4200 or email admissions@svsu.edu.
Visit us online at svsu.edu

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