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(Mid-America Pension Rights Project): A Working-Class Program that Works to Solve Your Pension Problems
The Mid-America Pension Rights Project (MAPRP) assists clients with pension and 401(k) issues. There are no age or income…
Reaching Into Our Communities Through Collaboration
By Brenda Jones, E-MDT Coordinator at Elder Law of Michigan Last year was tough on everyone!…
August was National Eye Exam Month
By Liseia Parisian, Network Screening Integration Coordinator at Elder Law of Michigan Did you know that an eye exam…
Financial Literacy Month, a Perfect Time to Plan for Your Future
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A Legal Extern Shares Her Experience
I was a legal extern for Elder Law of Michigan during my fall semester 3L year at Michigan State University College of Law. I could
31 Days of Giving, Day Three: Closing the Digital Gap
I arrived at Closing the Digital Gap (CTDG) unsure what to expect. My volunteer session was set up and I was told I would be
Employee of the Month: Sandra Wisnewski
As Director of the Mid-Michigan Pension Rights Project, Sandra Wisnewski is a pro-active attorney who loves helping clients with pension issues. She has worked with
City of Detroit Pensioners
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, Steven Rhodes, has ruled that Detroit may reduce pensions if needed. Judge Rhodes is permitting the bankruptcy filing of the City of
31 Days of Giving, Day Two: Adult Respite Services
I volunteered at the Adult Respite Services, sponsored through the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) in Lansing, Michigan. This program gives seniors companionship, helps
Three AmeriCorps VISTA’s Reflect on Their Year of Service
Over the past year, I have had the immense pleasure of serving as an AmeriCorps VISTA at Elder Law of Michigan. It is incredibly hard
31 Days of Giving, Day One: Greater Lansing Food Bank
Today I worked at the food bank sorting food into boxes that then get shipped off to the local pantries. The group of seniors I
When You Rely on a Pension, You Can’t Afford a Problem.
by Sandra Wisnewski, Director, Mid-America Pension Rights Project I am proud to tell you about a program that exists at Elder Law of Michigan! It
Meet our New AmeriCorps Member, Katharine Burns
My name is Katharine Burns and I am an AmeriCorps State member serving at Elder Law in the 2013-2014 program year as the Foreclosure Prevention
New Federal Anti-Fraud Hotline Protects You From Scams
by, Char Brooks J.D. Elder Law of Michigan’s mission is to give you the resources you need to make informed decisions. As part of our
Meet Our New Senior Attorney, Darling Garcia J.D., LL.M
Darling is the new Senior Attorney at Elder Law of Michigan. She joined Elder of Michigan in September of 2013. Darling holds a Bachelor of
We Have a New Website!
Elder Law of Michigan is pleased to announce that we have launched a new and improved website! As our world becomes increasingly digital and online-focused,
A Volunteer Shares Her Experience
“As I enter my fifth week of my internship at Elder Law of Michigan, I would like to say that I am having a wonderful
A New Grant to Enhance Free Legal Services for Older Adults
As part of a new initiative announced by the Office of Services to the Aging (OSA), the US Administration on Community Living (ACL) has awarded
Legislation to Address Seniors’ Auto Insurance Costs
by Jessica Sanchez House Bill 4959 was introduced in September by Rep. Jeff Farrington (R- Utica) to decrease auto-insurance premium costs for seniors with Medicare.