Alliance for Economic Inclusion
The Alliance for Economic Inclusion seeks to extend the benefits and protection of the bank and credit unions to those who have not utilized these services. Seeking to support families and individuals who may not recognize the benefits of saving, building assets and protecting their monies, this alliance includes banks, credit unions, community & business leaders and non-profits who hope to build the wealth of southeastern Michigan residents.
There are times, sometimes rarer than we'd like, when we have the privilege to witness our own or someone else’s dream come to life. I had that privilege on Friday morning in Macomb County.
It was the opening of a new client choice pantry. A client choice pantry is one that looks very much like a grocery store, and families that use these types of food pantries have the chance to chose their food, rather than receive a box that is pre-stocked with standard foods. There is little variation or customization in a typical food pantry's box, but a client choice pantry allows for family dietary and cultural variations such as families who prefer rice over potatoes. This particular location is the first client choice pantry in Macomb County. Read More »
It was the opening of a new client choice pantry. A client choice pantry is one that looks very much like a grocery store, and families that use these types of food pantries have the chance to chose their food, rather than receive a box that is pre-stocked with standard foods. There is little variation or customization in a typical food pantry's box, but a client choice pantry allows for family dietary and cultural variations such as families who prefer rice over potatoes. This particular location is the first client choice pantry in Macomb County. Read More »
President Obama ahs signed the Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009, and has forecasted what the Stimulus Package will do for Michigan.
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