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Monroe County Opportunity Program
MCOP...Helping People, Changing Lives.
Address:
1140 S. Telegraph Road
Monroe, MI 48161
Phone: 734-241-2775 Fax: 734-457-0630 View Website
Membership:
Membership Style:
Invitation Only
Members: 4
Join Date: 10/19/2006
Profile Views: 1188
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| Contact Information |
<FONT FACE="Times New Roman"SIZE="3"><b>Main Phone</b>
734-241-2775
<FONT FACE="Times New Roman"SIZE="3"> Stephanie Kasprzak Executive Director
<a href="mailto:skasprzak@monroecountyop.org">Email Stephanie</a></font>
<FONT FACE="Times New Roman"SIZE="3">Larry Hansen, Fiscal Director
<a href="mailto:lhansen@monroecountyop.org">Email Larry</a></br>
<FONT FACE="Times New Roman"SIZE="3">Diane Tackett, Senior Resource Director
<a href="mailto:dtackett@monroecountyop.org">Email Diane</a></br>
<FONT FACE="Times New Roman"SIZE="3">Sharon Ott, Director of Emergency Services and Community Food Program
<a href="mailto:sott@monroecountyop.org">Email Sharon</a></br>
<FONT FACE="Times New Roman"SIZE="3">Billie Jo Dye, Director of Housing Quality & Energy Services
<a href="mailto:bjdye@monroecountyop.org">Email Billie Jo</a></br>
<FONT FACE="Times New Roman"SIZE="3">Tracy Palm, Director of Grants & Marketing
<a href="mailto:tpalm@monroecountyop.org">Email Tracy</a></br>
<FONT FACE="Times New Roman"SIZE="3">Paul Iacoangeli, Director of Specialized Transportation
<a href="mailto:piacoangeli@monroecountyop.org">Email Paul</a></br>
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| Announcements |
<font size="4">Contractor Opportunity</font>
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Monroe County Opportunity Program (MCOP) is seeking General contractors interested in helping Monroe County residents bring their homes up to Housing Quality Standards. Some examples of HQS measures are furnace replacements, siding, windows, roofs, floor coverings, painting, electrical, and structural items. Those interested can contact Renee’ Matteson, MCOP’s Housing Rehab Specialist @ (734) 241-2775 ext 202 to find out how to register for our program.
“Minority and Female Contractors are Encouraged to Apply” .</></font></p>
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| News & Press Releases |
Monroe County Network on Homelessness Awarded Project Homeless Connect (PHC) Grant
The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) has granted the Monroe County Network on Homelessness a grant through its Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness fund in order to provide a platform for our area’s most vulnerable populations to connect with a variety of local businesses and key human service providers that may be helpful for their emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. Twenty-five area businesses and human service providers will be in attendance to assist the event guests with their need gaps.
This year’s Project Homeless Connect event will take place at St. Joseph ’s Church, Monroe, on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
The planning partners for this years’ event include the Monroe County Network on Homelessness, Monroe County Opportunity Program, God Works!, Paula’s House, Dept. of Human Services, Family Counseling and Shelter Services, Monroe Community Mental Health Authority, Fairview, Michigan Works! Monroe Service Center , United Way of Monroe County , The Salvation Army, and Big Brothers/Big Sisters.
Transportation to this event is available by calling 241-2775, ext. 220.
Resource Advocacy and Home Chore/Home Care
The Home Chore Department is now accepting applications from Monroe County seniors who are in need of snow removal assistance. For more information on this service, please contact the Home Chore Department @ 734.241.2775, ext. 204.
Senior Tax Credit ( Homestead and Heat) assistance will begin in February, 2009. Please contact the MCOP Resource Department (734.241.2775, ext. 212) for more information and/or to make an appointment for Tax Credit assistance.
Medicare D and Social Security Extra Help Application assistance is available to Monroe County seniors. Please contact the MCOP Resource Department to obtain information needed to apply and/or make an appointment.
Homeless Awareness Week – November 9-15, 2008
The public is invited to the week-long events:
Sunday, November 9, 2008 –
• Walk for Warmth – 4:00 p.m. @ Loranger Square
• Opening Ceremony – 5:30 p.m. at Café Classics
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 –
• Shelter Concert – 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. at Rendezvous
(Sponsored by Danberry Realtors. Please support “Danberry Realtors Blankets & Boots Drive Monroe”
through a donation of a blanket or new adult or children’s boots).
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 –
• Project Homeless Connect – 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. @ St. Joseph ’s Church, 937 E. Third St. , Monroe , MI
Thursday, November 13, 2008 –
• Voices for Action Poverty Summit Event at Cobo Hall – 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(Register at www.michigan.gov/poverty)
Please contact Laura Papenhagen, Committee Chairperson, at 734.240.3190 for information.
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| Event Posts |
No Upcoming Events
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| Board of Directors |
Chairperson
Jerry Oley - Monroe County Commissioner
Vice Chair
Geri Allen - NAACP
Secretary
Rep - Lila Bird
Treasurer
Kim Roussey - La-Z-Boy
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State Rep Kathy Angerer, 55th District
Rep - Mark Roebke
State Senator Beverly Hammerstrom
Charles Watkins - Detroit Edison
Denise Brooks - Monroe/Lenawee AFL/CIO CLC
Sandra Libstorff - Center for Independent Living
Alt. Linda Maier
Joe Johnson - FIA / DHS
Larry VanWasshenova - Living Independently for Everyone LIFE
Alt. Frankie Foidl
Jackie McGhee - Orchard East Awareness Group
Thomas Paul - National City Bank
Rep - Pamela LaPan - Monroe Senior Center
Ed Sell
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| Our Partners |
County of Monroe, MI Commission on Aging
Michigan Dept. of Education
United Way
Community Action: People Helping People
Community Action Partnership
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART)
State of Michigan Department of Human Services
Michigan State Housing Development Authority
Area Agency on Aging 1-B
THAW - The Heat and Warmth Fund
Michigan Community Action Agency Association ( MCAAA )
United States Administration on Aging
Monroe Community Foundation
United States Housing & Urban Development
Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC)
Gleaners Community Food Bank
Department of Energy
Monroe County Community Mental Health Authority
MTM-Medical Transportation Management
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| Mission Statement |
The mission of MCOP is to enhance the quality of life and reduce the effects of poverty by providing opportunities, services, and collaborating with community agencies to foster self-sufficiency.
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| Weatherization and Energy Assistance |
The Energy Conservation Department offers help to low-income Monroe County residents with:
Utility Assistance
Energy Education
Weatherization Services
The weatherization assistance is a state and federally-funded home energy conservation program providing FREE measures to a home.
Families receiving weatherization services can expect heating costs to be reduced 20-25%, amounting to about $300 savings per year.
Tips, incentives, and energy savings kits are distributed at each energy class to assist in lowering energy expenses.
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| Transportation |
To Medical Appointments and Other Non-Emergency Transportation
Vans Equipped with wheelchair lifts, seating for 6-10 passengers
Service is available Monday through Friday (and some Saturdays) from 6am to 4:30pm throughout Southeastern Michigan, as well as Toledo
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| Senior Medicare Patrol |
$1 out of every $7 spent on Medicare is paid inappropriately.
Informed:----------------
Billions of dollars are lost each year to Medicare/Medicaid waste, fraud, and abuse. The Medicare and Medicaid programs provide security for you and your family. You want to ensure that these health insurance programs will have the money to operate and to provide good, quality health care for you and future generations.
Although the vast majority of providers are honest, the activites of the remaining few result in wasted funds for the Medicare and Medicaid programs and a loss of quality of care for yourself.
Aware:------------------
Here are some ways to take an active role in protecting your health care:
*Review your Medicare Summary Notice errors
*Confirm that services/supplies were received and necessary
If you identify or suspect waste, fraud, and/or abuse, call your provider and describe the problem. If you're not satisfied with the response you get or if you are not comforable calling your provider directly, call us at MCOP. 734-241-2775
Involved:----------------
Volunteers are critical to the success of this effort. Since 1993, billions of dollars in health care savings have been realized due to government and volunteer efforts of people like you.
You can help make a difference in your community by actively participating in your local Senior Medicare Patrol Project.
Volunteer activites include:
*Giving presentations
*Information Dissemination
*Helping beneficiaries review their Medicare Summary Notices
This information is provided by the U.S. Administration on Aging, which is partnering with other government agencies, the MCOP, and thousands of older Americans in a national effort to combat and prevent waste, fraud, and abuse in Medicare and Medicaid.
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| Home Chore |
The Home Chore Department assists those age 60+ with home maintenance tasks that include:
lawn mowing
cleaning gutter
minor carpentry
shoveling snow
minor electrical and plumbing repairs
installing storm windows and air conditioners
All to improve safety in and outside of their home.
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| Home Care |
The Home Care Department assists eligible Monroe County residents with daily routines such as homemaking and personal care tasks so that clients may remain living independently in their own homes. Respite care is also available for care givers.
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| Resource Advocacy |
The Resource Advocacy Department links seniors with services and benefits for which they may qualify. Home visits are scheduled to assess the appropriate community involvement including:
Community Resource Handbook
Save a Life Program
Elderly Prescription Insurance Coverage (EPIC) Center
Tax Credits
Medicaid/Medicare Applications
Senior Prescription Assistance Program
Senior Fuel and Unmet Emergency Needs Program
Home Injury Control (HIC) including wheelchair ramps, bathroom chair and grab bars, bathtub rails, toilet seat risers and rails, smoke alarms, hand-held showers, safe lighting, and non-skid surfacing.
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| Emergency Services |
Food:-------------------
*The Monroe County Food Bank offers Community Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)
*The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) and emergency food boxes for eligible Monroe County residents
Homeless Prevention:-------------
*Permanent Supportive Housing
*Links to Homeownership
*Homeownership Counseling
*Family Self-Sufficiency Program
*Federal Emergency Management Assistance (FEMA)
*Continuum of Care Participant
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