Dear Neighbor,<\/p>\n
I hope this newsletter reaches your family safe and healthy. As the spring weather continues and the sun is shining, I encourage you to find time to get outside and enjoy the sights and smells of blossoms springing up all around us.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Included in this newsletter:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you have any questions, want to comment on pending legislation, or resolve any issues in state government, please do not hesitate to contact my office by phone at (517) 373-8360 or by email at\u202fS<\/a>enPWojno@senate.michigan.gov<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Sincerely,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” custom_margin=”-17px|auto||auto||”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/senatedems.com\/wojno\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/02\/Wojno_Signature.jpg” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” alt=”Paul Wojno Signature” title_text=”Wojno Signature” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ width=”79.7%”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” custom_margin=”-28px|auto||auto||”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Paul Wojno<\/b> <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Detroit Radio Information Service (DRIS)<\/i><\/b> is a service provided by WDET- Detroit’s Public Radio station, to visually impaired individuals. This service is offered 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.\u00a0<\/p>\n DRIS engages local volunteer readers and offers verbatim readings of local and national newspapers and magazines. Special interest materials include the week\u2019s grocery and department store ads, senior citizen issues, hobbies, and literature. Rehabilitation programs focus on topics like adjustment, employment, fitness, education, and legislation. To augment its local programming, DRIS turns to national services and shows. DRIS also has a book club to further engage and support those who may be experiencing social isolation.\u00a0<\/p>\n Detroit Radio Information Service (DRIS) – WDET 101.9 FM<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Wayne County Needs Meals on Wheels Volunteers\u00a0\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Wayne County is looking for Meals on Wheels volunteers. Meals on Wheels relies on hundreds of volunteers to package and deliver meals to eligible individuals in 34 communities of western Wayne County and Downriver. The program currently needs 200 more volunteers. For more information on being a volunteer, please call (734) 326-5202.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Free and Charitable Clinics in Detroit\u00a0\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n The Free and Charitable Clinics of Michigan (FCOM) is a network representing all 69+ free and charitable clinics across the state of Michigan. These clinics offer free or low-cost medical services to uninsured or underserved individuals living in the state of Michigan. Many clinics also offer additional services, including dental, behavioral health, prescription management and dispensation, and insurance enrollment. Each clinic is community-based\u00a0and independently operated with the support of volunteer physicians, grant funding, and donations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n There are three of these clinics in Detroit.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Deadline to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance has been Extended<\/i><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n The deadline to apply for FEMA disaster assistance for the August 24 to August 26, 2023\u00a0<\/span>severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding has been extended until May 8, 2024.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Residents and business owners who sustained losses in the designated areas can begin applying for assistance at www.DisasterAssistance.gov<\/a>, by calling 800-621-FEMA (3362), or by using the FEMA App (https:\/\/www.ready.gov\/fema-app<\/a>).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Attorney General Dana Nessel Announces New Opioid Settlement Website\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n To learn more or visit the site, please click here<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) Makes Policy Change to Allow for High-Quality, Affordable Childcare\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) has announced a policy change to make it easier for more families to access low- or no-cost childcare. MiLEAP removed the requirement that primary parents cooperate with the Office of Child Support to qualify for low- or no-cost childcare through the Child Development and Care Program.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Families can apply for the Child Development and Care Program by visiting Michigan.gov\/MiBridges<\/a>. Eligibility specialists will ask applications questions about their child support arrangements, but these questions are not required and if parents decline to answer, it will not harm their eligibility for childcare assistance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Families can see if they\u2019re eligible for low- or no-cost childcare by using the calculator available at greatstarttoquality.org\/calculator<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Financial Literacy Month\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Talking about all things money related can be nothing short of stressful, but with the right tools in your toolbox, it doesn\u2019t have to be. And with the Senate passing Senate Resolution 102 recognizing April as Financial Literacy Month<\/a>, there is no better time for us to share some important tips on things you can do to start building a brighter financial future.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n One piece of advice emphasized by the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) is just how important it is for Michiganders to establish a relationship with a financial institution. By having an account with a bank or credit union, you can save money by avoiding fees related to check cashing, money orders and more. Thanks to the Michigan Open Account Coalition<\/a> formed in 2022, low- or no-cost accounts \u2014 with no surprise fees \u2014 are available at participating banks and credit unions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Attorney General Dana Nessel also offers up some additional financial education best practices this month by re-issuing her Overdraft Fee Rules<\/a> alert. This is a great resource to help consumers become more informed on your bank\u2019s overdraft policy, potentially avoiding the accumulation of large fees in your accounts without understanding how they get there.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Get Ready for Fishing Season!\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n With spring upon us in the Great Lakes State, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding anglers to purchase a new license for the 2024 fishing season.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n
State Senator
District 10<\/p>\n\n
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<\/span>10809 Mack Ave. Detroit, MI 48214
313-824-1000\u00a0<\/li>\n
<\/span>3745 Cass Detroit, MI 48201
Cassclinic@gmail.com<\/a>
CASS-COSTEA CLINIC – Home (cassclinic.com)<\/a>\n<\/li>\n
<\/span>8642 Woodward Ave.
Detroit, MI 48202
313-894-2240
www.maltaclinic.org<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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