Emergency Community Resources (for Parents/families):
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h6nhLBtKafqawVGgrNTbR_8MfgUNGvyE/edit
Right Connection – Macomb County (has many topics/resources available)
2-1-1 Southeastern Michigan (formerly United Way; has many resources available)
https://www.navigateresources.net/uwse/Resources.aspx?z;;0;;N;0;2190;0
COVID Resources
FEMA Funeral Reimbursement Program FEMA is reimbursing up to $7,000.00 for COVID-19 funerals
Please pass on to anyone who paid for a funeral and cause of death was covid. COVID-19 Funeral Assistance FEMA.gov
https://www.fema.gov/disasters/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance
Get my Stimulus Payment:
https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/get-my-payment
MI Bridges
https://newmibridges.michigan.gov/s/isd-landing-page?language=en_US including information about:
HealthCare Coverage
Food Assistance Program (FAP)
Child Development and Care (CDC)
Cash Assistance
State Emergency Relief (SER)
SSI Benefits
https://secure.ssa.gov/apps6z/i3820/main.html
Holiday Assistance
2020 Salvation Army-Warren Corps Christmas
Low-Cost/Free Internet Services
https://www.att.com/shop/internet/access/#!/ (AT&T)
https://www.internetessentials.com/ (Comcast – Internet Essentials)
Housing and Utility Bill Help
Macomb Charitable Foundation-Assist families in poverty.
18215 24 Mile Road, Macomb, Michigan 48042
586-232-3473
https://www.macombcharitablefoundation.org/mission-statement.html
Vision Resources
Center Line Lions Club: Send an email at centerlinelionsofmi@yahoo.com or leave a message with the kind individuals at the Center Line Rec Center at (586) 709-0752 about need.
Warren Lion’s Club: Address: 3001 E Thirteen Mile Rd, Warren, MI 48092 Phone: (586) 977-9150
Medicaid will begin paying for one eye exam and one pair of glasses (if needed) every 2 years. You
MAY have a co-pay of 2.00. For information if you are on full Medicaid, call 800-642-3195. If you are
on one of the Health plans, call their Member Services number.
Warren Community Action Center may also have referral resources 759.9150
Check out Vision and Hearing Resources on the Right Connection of Macomb County
Dial “2-1-1” and explain situation; (old United Way); they can refer to agencies for support
Check MYCARE Health Center (help sometimes)
Located in: Easterseals Michigan
Address: 6900 E 10 Mile Rd, Center Line, MI 48015
Zenni Optical (see link below) low cost glasses - you have to have the prescription and you don't necessarily get the eye measurement etc: https://www.zennioptical.com/
also, check out resources: http://julieslist.homestead.com and look for "visions" along the left column listings of community resources.
Also, if low income family, sometimes Walmart has helped out…
For low income families, go to: “Vision USA” (American Optometric Association).
www.optometryscharity.org/vision-usa/
See if you meet the requirements, and if so, contact the school social worker or counselor for help in completing an application.
Also, there is a group called Sight for Students (VSP) that uses local doctors/clinics for families with low income at www.sightforstudents.org
IRS - Free Tax Filing:
https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free