As part of the 41st Annual Dinner and Auction, TCOA and Raffle Sponsor Cypress Home Care are teaming up to host the cash prize raffle! All proceeds will benefit in-home supports, including Meals on Wheels, for older adults and persons with disabilities in Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties.

Prizes

Grand Prize: $1,000

First Place: $500

Second Place: $300

Third Place: $200



Cost to Enter

$5.00 = one ticket

$20.00 = five tickets

1. To get tickets for you or your organization, contact Kayla at NicholsK@tcoa.org or 517-887-1487.
2. Fill out your ticket stub(s) and return them to TCOA's office by November 6, 2026. If you are attending the Dinner and Auction on November 19, you may also return them that evening.

Winners will be selected and announced during TCOA's 41st Dinner and Auction at approximately 8:00 PM EST on November 19, 2026 at the Eagle Eye Banquet Center in Bath Township, MI. Winners do not need to be present to win.

Questions? Email Kayla at NicholsK@tcoa.org.

License: R86198

As a caregiver, you may be exposed to hazards. It’s important to handle and dispose of items in a safe way to avoid accidents. Here are some tips:

•  Wear gloves when giving your care recipient certain medications, as they could be harmful to you. For example, topical creams and crushed tablet powder can be absorbed through the skin.
• Dispose of needles and syringes in sharps containers to prevent needle sticks. If you get struck by a used needle, clean the area immediately. Next, call your healthcare provider and they’ll instruct you further. 
• Be cautious when using cleaning products. Don’t mix cleaning liquids like bleach and ammonia together because they can create deadly gases. 
• Protect against fire hazards. Install a smoke detector and replace appliances with damaged cords. Avoid plugging many electric cords into one socket or leaving burning candles unattended.

For more helpful tips, sign up for Trualta at tcoa.trualta.com.

TCOA needs your help! Check out this list of our top volunteer needs, and learn how you can make a big difference in your community!

Clinton County:

• Meals on Wheels drivers urgently needed in Clinton County.

Eaton County:

• Delivering Meals on Wheels in Grand Ledge & Delta Township.

Ingham County:

• Delivering Meals on Wheels in West/North Lansing. Volunteers needed Mon., Tues., & Weds.
• Delivering Meals on Wheels around Miller/Waverly/Jolly in Lansing. Volunteers needed Mon., Wed., & Fri.

*Pick-Up Locations will be in the same local area as the delivery route.

Learn more and apply at tcoa.org/volunteer/ or call Kayla Nichols at 517-887-1487.

Please share and spread the word — helping us find volunteers helps us continue serving those who rely on these programs and services every day!

The Volunteer Spotlight for August is... Sandra and Carl, volunteers with Eaton County Meals on Wheels!

About Sandra:

"I retired in June of 2018. My husband Carl and I like to travel and camp, so now that we had 'lots of time' we traveled out west- destination Yellowstone National Park. As much fun as that was, I realized that I was needing a new purpose. I volunteered several places that did not quite "fill the bill'. My faith walks' desire is to be the hands and feet of Jesus­ to serve others. I started volunteering delivering meals on a 'fill in' basis and have worked up to a permanent route in Potterville. I have found purpose and love volunteering for Meals on Wheels; from the people I have the privilege to serve and deliver to (my peeps) to all I interact with in the TCOA offices. You are all great people to work with! The way we all come together to serve those in need truly shows .....

It takes a tribe to make a village-and we get to do it every day!"

About Carl:

"My wife & I retired in June of 2018. We began traveling for weeks at a time with our 5th wheel in tow. Our first trip took us out west to Yellowstone National Park. We traveled to many other places over the next couple of years coming back home for a time in between our travels. 

ln 2019, I started working part time on and off in different service jobs; Siren Shelter as a maintenance person, volunteer at the hospital in Charlotte, and volunteered at the pregnancy center as their maintenance person. 

I started delivering meals for TCOA in 2022 and began working part time as a Mobility Transportation Driver in 2023 while continuing with TCOA. I retired from working again in July 2025. 

I continue delivering meals 2 & 3 days a week and fill in when needed and am available. I have always enjoyed serving/helping others, in my career as well as volunteering or working part-time. I have met some wonderful people bringing their meals to them each week and have had opportunities to become their friend, encourage them and, when welcomed and invited to - pray for them, and share my story of faith. The TCOA staff I've met are wonderful people too. I truly enjoy being a volunteer for TCOA."

Thank you, Sandra and Carl, for helping older adults in the Tri-County area access nutrition - and community!

For more information about volunteering please contact us at volunteer@tcoa.org or apply at tcoa.org/volunteer.

We have a lot of options coming up this Fall!

These workshops are FUN and provide education and support!

All workshops are free of charge, but we accept donations.

Check out TCOA's website for details. Pre-registration is required to attend these workshops. Please call Tri-County Office on Aging at 517-887-1465 or email TCOA's Evidence-Based Programs Manager, Christine, at HistedC@tcoa.org. 

We are looking for individuals to fill the positions below! Come work at Tri-County Office on Aging and join our mission to promote and preserve the independence and dignity of the aging population in Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton Counties. Currently, we are accepting applications for the following positions:

Full-Time Positions:

RN Case Manager

Social Work Case Manager

Full-Time positions offer comprehensive benefits, including––but not limited to––medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, generous time off, and 100% employer-paid pension. We are committed to a respectful, inclusive, and supportive work environment for all employees.

Tri-County Office on Aging

5303 S Cedar Street, Bldg 1

Lansing, MI 48911