Veterans Hiring Expo

One of the Veterans Hiring Expos we have received information and plenty of advance notice on will be taking place on October 30th from 12-4 p.m. at the Morris Lawrence Building, Washtenaw Community College 4800 E. Huron River Dr.  Ann Arbor, MI 48105.  You can register at www.wccnet.edu/vetjobs!

This event is open to the public.  There will be up to 75 companies ready to hire employees.  Fee workshops will also be offered in resume building for veterans and transition tips from active service to general population.

The Information Center (located in Taylor) is also serves veterans.  Our staff will help you to understand the benefits and supports you are eligible for, and how to effectively make contact with community and veteran resources that are there to support you, including those available through Michigan Works!   To speak with someone at The Information Center (free service) call (734) 282-7171.  You can also check us out at www.theinfocenter.info.

Unemployment Mortgage Assistance in Michigan

Help for the Hardest Hit is a federally funded mortgage assistance program that may be able to help you or someone you know. Monthly mortgage help is available for qualified unemployed homeowners for as long as 12 months. You may be eligible for this mortgage assistance if:

• You own and occupy your home in Michigan
• You are receiving Michigan unemployment insurance benefits
• Your mortgage service provider participates (see list on website listed below)

For more information and to apply, go online at stepforwardmichigan.org,

or call toll-free (866) 946-7432.

Help for People Caring for Others

Do you know someone with an elder parent or spouse suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia? Taking care of a mom or dad, husband or wife, as they become increasingly forgetful, have erroneous memories, experience mood swings and require increasing amounts of attention for their own protection can be draining and stressful. The person(s) who assumes responsibility for providing companionship and safety of the person suffering from dementia is called a “caregiver.” Attend a free support group with other caregivers. Call The Information Center (734) 282-7171. www.theinfocenter.info