The History of Spring
by Michelle Jackson, Administrative Assistant In earlier times, the vernal equinox was considered the beginning of the New Year. It has always been an important day to those who work the…
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Celebrate World Water Day
by Alexis Ringman, Project Administrator March 22nd is designated as World Water Day. The first World Water Day was designated on March 22, 1993 by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly…
Today is American Diabetes Alert Day
by Miles Morley, MiCAFE Community Partner Liaison The American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) Alert Day is today, March 22. The purpose of Alert Day is to help inform individuals about the risks…
When a Simple Thank You Will Not Do!
by Ron Tatro, Vice President This week, our colleague, Pat Ocheltree, will come to work at ELM for the last time. She is retiring and moving out of state to be near…
Forgotten Women of War – Women’s History Month
by Dawn Kepler, Project Administrator The defense of our nation is a shared responsibility. Women have served in the defense of this land for years before our United States was…
A Working-Class Program that Works to Solve Your Pension Problems
by Sandra Wisnewski, J.D., Director of the Mid-America Pension Rights Project The Mid-America Pension Rights Project (MAPRP) assists clients with pension and 401(k) issues. There are no age or income restrictions…
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An Unknowing Trap for Sellers of Motor Vehicles
by David Jones, J.D., Hotline Attorney It is all too common for sellers of used motor vehicles to simply sign the title over to the buyer, and assume the buyer…
Ageism, You’re Fired!
by Teresa Elliott, MiCAFE Intern Did you know this is National Social Work Week? In fact, the whole month of March is Social Work Month! Most people come into contact…
Women’s History—The Right to Vote
by Kathryn Larlee, J.D., Hotline Attorney “There must be more equality established in society, or morality will never gain ground, and this virtuous equality will not rest firmly even when…
Tips on Whether to File a 2015 Tax Return
by Darling Garcia, J.D., Director of Operations April 18, 2016 is just around the corner. Most people file a tax return because they have to, but even if you don’t,…