As Poverty Rates Rise, Michigan Campus Compact AmeriCorps*VISTAs Work to Get Things Done

One could argue that there has never been a more important time to become an AmeriCorps *VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America). VISTAs are individuals who dedicate a year of their life to eradicating poverty—these volunteers pledge to “get things done for America.” As poverty and unemployment rates have climbed sky-high nationwide, VISTAs have worked [...]

As Individuals are Priced Out of Insurance Coverage, So Are Employers

New U.S. Census data released Tuesday shows that Michigan has more than 1 million residents who lack health insurance. That’s about one in every nine people in the state. This gives new urgency to the national debate on health care reform. It’s of huge importance to the nonprofit world – both as advocates for the [...]

Mid-week Foodstamp Challenge Reflections: Kyle and Allison

To learn more about Michigan Nonprofit Association staff participation in the Michigan Food Stamp Challenge, go here.
Kyle Caldwell
Tuesday:
It’s easy to forget the circumstances of others when you get wrapped up in your own life. I was working through how to stay under my daily Food Stamp Rations so I skipped my morning coffee (1.69 [...]

Beginning the Food Stamp Challenge: Kyle Caldwell

To learn more about Michigan Nonprofit Association staff participation in the Michigan Food Stamp Challenge, go here.
Sunday:
I was unclear how I would start this challenge. It’s Sunday evening and I am attending a state conference and staying overnight in a hotel. The food is free and the accommodations are more luxurious than my [...]