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May25

Water Residential Assistance Program open to select communities in Oakland County

OLHSA, as part of the Community Action Alliance, is now offering assistance with water bills through the Water Residential Assistance Program (WRAP) to residents of certain communities in Oakland County.

The communities of Pontiac, Keego Harbor, Bingham Farms, Southfield, Ferndale, Orchard Lake, City of Royal Oak, Farmington Hills, Commerce Township, Madison Heights and Orion Township are officially participating in OLHSA’s program. Appointments...

May25

Detroit Pistons mascot, Hooper, visits Head Start to teach healthy eating, exercise

Thanks to the Champions of Healthy Kids grant through General Mills, OLHSA was able to bring in Hooper, the mascot from the Detroit Pistons, to visit Head Start classrooms in Pontiac. Hooper visited all of the classrooms throughout the day and explained the importance of physical activity and healthy eating. He also led the children in some simple exercises, like jumping jacks, running in place, and stretches. The preschoolers enjoyed the exercise and lots of laughs could be...

May25

Walk for Warmth surpasses goal, raises over $187,000

We did it! OLHSA wants to thank our dedicated, sponsors, volunteers and walk participants who made our 2016 Walk for Warmth a success. The fundraising campaign, with Genisys Credit Union as the premier sponsor, raised over $187,000 toward emergency utility assistance for those in need in Oakland and Livingston Counties. Thanks to our generous donors we will be able to heat even more homes in 2016!

May25

Revive Pontiac beautifies communities and supports workforce development

OLHSA is excited to announce a new deconstruction program and social enterprise, Revive Pontiac, which began this spring. Revive Pontiac focuses on the deconstruction of structures that are vacant, dilapidated and slated for demolition. The demolition of these homes is an important step toward beautifying the community, but Revive Pontiac’s efforts also focus on salvaging items from the structures, with the ultimate goal of...

Apr18

Five ways to make your community better for older adults

Older adults are a special group of people. Their experiences provide younger generations with inspiration, guidance and even a funny story or two. Question is, what do we give back to them in return? The answer should be places and resources that help them continue to maintain their independence. OLHSA, in partnership with Area Agency on Aging 1-B, has advice below for ways that communities can become more age friendly.

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Apr15

Faith in Action and OLHSA need your help

Please consider joining Faith in Action of Oakland County and OLHSA for The Great Rake on April 30th. We will be doing yard clean up for older adults in our community. See flyer for more details. We hope you will consider volunteering with us!

 

Mar04

OLHSA Head Start hosts Valentine’s Day-themed male involvement activity

Over 100 families attended Head Start’s male involvement activity in February at its Pontiac location. Dads, brothers, grandfathers and other male family members dressed up in ties and the preschoolers were decked out in beautiful dresses and bow ties. During the event families enjoyed dinner, took pictures in the photo booth, completed Valentine’s Day art projects, showed off their dance moves and enjoyed their time together. The event gave father figures the opportunity to participate in...

Mar04

UnitedHealthcare Community Plan awards OLHSA $24,000 for family nutrition and health initiatives

OLHSA recently received a grant for $24,000 from UnitedHealthcare Community Plan that will fund family health and wellness programming in Pontiac.

OLHSA was honored to be one of five recipients picked from the numerous applications submitted regionally. Through the UnitedHealthcare grant, OLHSA will enhance its family fitness and health and nutrition services, as well as our summer food program that serves families in Pontiac who would otherwise struggle to eat three meals each day....

Mar04

Walk for Warmth heats hearts and homes

OLHSA hosted its 26th annual Walk for Warmth events on February 6th at the Great Lakes Crossing Outlets and February 20th at the Hartland Educational Support Service Center. The events, sponsored by Genisys Credit Union, saw 1,200 participants in the form of walkers, sponsors and volunteers. Funds raised support emergency utility assistance, helping to keep Oakland and Livingston families safe and warm in their homes this winter. 

To date this year, cash and pledges have totaled $...

Mar04

OLHSA Clients Get Ahead: Developing Awareness and Moving Forward

On February 1st OLHSA celebrated three motivated clients who are taking control of their futures. These participants’ completed a 16-week, 20-session course based on the book “Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin’-by-World”. The book and course are written for individuals in poverty and provides them with direction for examining the impact of the challenges they are facing and manifesting opportunities for a more successful life.

The course, held in the evenings, provided a learning...

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