Local Impact Alliance

Monday, 30 October 2023 17:23

FIREARM SAFETY - LIA Lunch & Learn

FIREARM SAFETY

Developing Solutions for a Growing Public Health Crisis

Firearm injury and death has become a persistent public health crisis in the United States. Firearms are the leading cause of death among U.S. children and teens; and each day more than 120 people in the United States are killed by firearms. In 2020 alone more than 45,000 people died from firearm-related injuries.

As firearm injury rates continue to increase, there is a great need for data-driven solutions. The University of Michigan has taken the lead in this effort launching the Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention in 2021. Their goal is to generate new knowledge and advance innovative solutions that reduce firearm injury.

In this Lunch and Learn, Dr. Laura Seewald from the Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention will speak on the magnitude of the firearm injury problem and offer a framework for developing solutions and reducing injury, all while respecting the rights of responsible, law-abiding firearm owners. The focus is not on gun control, but rather on injury prevention.

We hope that you will join us for this very important topic.

Details:

Wednesday, November 8, 2023 - 11:30-1:00 pm

Plymouth District Library

(223 Main St., Plymouth, MI Walldorf Room)

This is a FREE event, however, we ask that you register.

This event is part of the Local Impact Alliance's "Lunch & Learn" program.

Bring your lunch and feed your mind.

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About our Speaker

Dr. Laura Seewald is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine and a Research Assistant Professor with the Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention at the University of Michigan. She is also an adult emergency medicine physician at Hurley Medical Center in Flint, Michigan.

Her research on firearm injury prevention is focused on the development, testing, and implementation of emergency department-based interventions to decrease firearm violence, youth violence, intimate partner violence, and associated risk behaviors.

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Wednesday, 11 October 2023 18:56

PORCH visit 10-10-23

PORCH Volunteers spent a warm celebration of Fall with cookies, donuts and cider with local senior residents.

The evening was completely organized and run by volunteers.

What a wonderful and heartwarming way to support your community.

All you need is good heart to volunteer.

According to PEW center for research:-

43% of seniors feel lonely
There is 45% more risk of mortality in seniors who report feeling lonely
Similar to smoking as 15 cigarettes daily

If you want to volunteer and make an impact, fill out the application and make a senior smile.

PORCH application

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Wednesday, 11 October 2023 18:10

Create your own Pollinators Garden - Lunch & Learn

David Hammond, Founder & Executive Director of Creating Habitats gave a very informative talk on Creating your own Pollinators Garden - a Lunch & Learn event hosted by Local Impact Alliance.

Dave is on the board of Canton Community Foundation and has done extensive planting of Native gardens in Plymouth, Canton, Northville in MI and VT, NH, KY, NY, MA and RI.

Here are some pictures from the presentation which also includes informational slides if you want to start your garden.

Learn more about Creating Habitats

Dave Hammond has a fund at Local Impact Alliance called "Creating Habitats for Pollinators". You can donate below to support this community non profit.

Creating Habitat for Pollinators Fund

Here is the link to the video of the event -Create Your Own Pollinators Garden

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Monday, 25 September 2023 16:51

Create Your Own Pollinator Garden - Lunch & Learn

Create Your Own Pollinator Garden

Create Your Own Pollinator Garden

Interested in helping the environment and beautifying your yard? Why not plant a wildflower garden? Native wildflowers can provide beneficial habitats for pollinators like butterflies, bees, moths, birds and other insects. They are beautiful, beneficial and easy to maintain.

Although pollinators are a critical part of our food system and the cornerstone of many ecosystems, they are in trouble. For the last two decades, pollinators have been under serious threat from habitat loss, climate change and pesticide use.

One of the very best, and easiest, things you can do to help pollinators is to plant a wildflower garden at your own home. These wildflower gardens not only provide new habitats for pollinators to thrive, they brighten up your yard, and reduce yard maintenance costs.

Join us on Wednesday, October 11, at 11:30 am to learn how to create your own pollinator garden with step-by-step instructions to make your DIY wildflower planting a success!

Details:

Wednesday, October 11, 2023 - 11:30-12:30 pm

Canton Township Administrative Building

(1150 Canton Center Rd., Canton - 1st floor board room)

This is a FREE event, however, we ask that you register.

This event is part of the Local Impact Alliance's "Lunch & Learn" program.

Bring your lunch and feed your mind.

Click Here to Register

About our Speaker

David Hammond is an EMMY award-winning documentary producer — an entrepreneur with a diverse background in professional sports, broadcasting, environmental policy, and non-profit management.

In 2022 he founded Creating Habitats for Pollinators, a nonprofit whose goal is to increase habitats for pollinating insects and animals by planting native wildflowers.

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Friday, 15 September 2023 16:45

PORCH Gathering

PORCH Volunteers spent a great evening with senior community residents.

The volunteers baked cookies, took farm fresh vegetables to enjoy with senior friends.

A game of BINGO was enjoyed by all!

To learn more about PORCH and become volunteer, please click on the link.

https://localimpactalliance.org/porch

PORCH is a program offered by Local Impact Alliance Free to the community.

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Wednesday, 13 September 2023 19:00

14th Annual summit - Lunch & Learn

The 3rd year of Lunch & Learn series hosted by Local Impact Alliance started with the Veteran's Summit

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It was the 14th Annual summit organized in partnership with Legal Help For Veterans, PLLC.

The topic was "PACT Act and How Will It Affect My VA Benefits and Care?

Speakers Brigadier General Carol Ann Fausone (retired) and Kristina L Derro, Esq presented new information on PACT Act.

Veterans and their family members from the Local Community were able to ask questions and discuss over important topic over lunch, sponsored by Glen Shaw Jr. Family Foundation.

We, at Local Impact Alliance, along with affiliated members are forever grateful for your service.

Veteran Andrew Paris brought the model of the ships which were on display at the event.

Here is the link to the recording of the event. 14th Annual Veterans Summit

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Saturday, 02 September 2023 14:15

14th Annual Veterans' Summit - Lunch & Learn

Local Impact Alliance - Lunch & Learn

14th Annual Veterans' Summit

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

11:30-1:00

Canton Township Administration Building

1150 Canton Center Rd., Canton, 48188

FREE!

Topics Include:

• What you should know about the PACT Act

• Information on the VA Care Giver Program

Presented by Canton Community Foundation and Legal Help for Veterans, PLLC

Our Speakers:

Brigadier General Carol Ann Fausone (Retd)

General Fausone has been a nurse for over 40 years. She served her country for 36 years and retired in 2011. She now owns The Veterans Advocate, LLC that consults for businesses in matters related to VA health care, education and programs. She was approved in 2016 as a Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business. She also helps direct individual veterans to resources and benefits. She works part-time at Legal Help for Veterans as its chief-fix-it officer on VA road blocks.

Kristina Derro Veterans Legal Expert

Kristina L. Derro is a graduate of Wayne State University Law School and has both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from the University of Michigan. She has spent the past 18 years representing veterans on behalf of Legal Help for Veterans, PLLC before the VA and the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans’ Claims.

Register Here

The 14th Annual Veterans' Summit is a part of the Local Impact Alliance's Lunch and Learn Program.

Thank you to our sponsor, the Glenn Shaw Jr. Family Foundation for providing lunch.

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Saturday, 02 September 2023 13:24

PORCH September Gathering

PORCH volunteer visit 9-12-23

PORCH Volunteers are going to Canton Place to visit their Senior Friends and have an evening of conversation, meeting and chatting!

PORCH is a volunteer program offering it's services in Canton free of cost to the community.

PORCH recruits volunteers 18 years and older who are able to donate their time and connect with people who are socially isolated or feeling lonely.

Findings of a need assessment conducted in Canton identified social isolation and loneliness faced by seniors as number 1 issue in the community.

PORCH was created to combat the problem of social isolation and loneliness.

If you want to be part of this program please fill out an application. A background check and a volunteer training is all that is needed, both provided by organization.

Application

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Tuesday, 29 August 2023 21:37

Community Foundation of Plymouth Grants

The Community Foundation of Plymouth is dedicated to enriching the quality of life in the Plymouth area by providing grants to organizations that support our mission.

These organizations must:
- Be 501(c) public charities.
- Encourage the self-sufficiency and well-being of residents within the 48170 zip code.
- Encourage programs which are collaborative, comprehensive and have the potential to be continuous.
- Encourage leveraging and matching grant opportunities from multiple funders.
- Support "seed" money opportunities for innovative projects.

Here is the link to fill application

While the Community Foundation of Plymouth remains flexible in trying to meet community needs, the following are areas that will generally not be considered for funding at this time:
- Routine operating expenses
- Travel, tours or trips
- Endowment campaigns
- Special fundraising events and sponsorships
- Organizations that do not provide services to the greater Plymouth, Michigan area
- Political organizations
- Existing obligations or debts/liabilities
- Individuals
- Issues that divide us, not unite us

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Friday, 04 August 2023 13:55

What fun way to celebrate Christmas in Summer!

A great evening of celebration hosted by Westland Community Foundation to raise funds for the Westland Community Fund.

This fund has donated over a million dollars (including matching grants) in the Westland community as scholarships and grants to better the lives of it's citizens.

It was heart warming to see friends come together to find ways to impact their community.

Guests brought food to be donated to Westland Salvation Army.

The evening was celebrated at Hellenic Cultural Center with food, music and memories.

To learn more about Westland Community Foundation and Christmas in July, click on the link below. Westland Community Foundation is an affiliate of Local Impact Alliance.

https://localimpactalliance.org/westland

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Create Your Own Pollinator Garden

About our Speaker

Community Foundation of Plymouth Grants Application is open till 30th September 2023