Proud sponsor of the Detroit Red Wings v Livonia All-stars coming to town August 16, 3:00

Never thought I would see a drive thru church.

On Sunday I added that to my experiences.

Friday Musings did the drive thru prayer and blessings offered up by Kellie Whitlock and Kate Mackie at Rosedale Presbyterian Church on Sunday. 

You drive up. Kellie and Kate stay a minimum of 6 feet and offer up a blessing and a prayer.

It worked it got me to church. On time.

As we drove to the open air church it was really good to get out and see the smiles. Not only at Rosedale but also so many out running, biking, walking in the historic Rosedale neighborhood.

Elaine Davis said she saw the invite online in her Sunday morning makeshift worship. "Dropped everything and drove over. What a tremendous breath of fresh air and joy! Even saw a few church friends on our 'drive thru.' Thank you pastors Kellie and Kate. Thank you Laura, Kim, Leslie, Lisa! The chance to see your faces for a few moments was wonderful!"

Thomas Portney of Georgia, a 67 graduate of Franklin High School exclaimed on line," Our old church!"

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Livonia

Congratulations to:  Corrin Martinez,  Gina Marzolo,  Rachel DeSantis.

Livonia art organizations. There is every reason why you could qualify for these grants.

Application process now live for Michigan Small Business Relief Program funding

Michigan's small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 virus can now apply for grants and loans through the Michigan Small Business Relief Program, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today. The program will provide up to $20 million in grants and loans to provide economic assistance to Michigan's small businesses that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 virus, and in turn help support workers and their families facing economic uncertainty during the outbreak. Information on how to apply, as well as eligibility criteria, is available at  www.michiganbusiness.org/covid19.

"Small businesses across our state are facing unprecedented challenges as we take every step possible to mitigate the spread of coronavirus," said Governor Gretchen Whitmer. "With this funding, we can provide real assistance to support our businesses, communities, entrepreneurs and workers around the state impacted by the tough, but necessary actions we are taking to mitigate the spread of this virus."

The grants and loans under the Michigan Small Business Relief Program will support businesses facing drastic reductions in cash flow and the continued support of their workforce and may be used for working capital to support payroll expenses, rent, mortgage payments, utility expenses, or other similar expenses that occur in the ordinary course of business.

Key information to know about the application process includes: 

There is one application, regardless of whether a business is applying for a grant or a loan. A business may receive a grant or a loan, but not both.

Businesses who do not receive grants may still be considered for loans.

The grants will be administrated by 15 regional economic development organizations throughout the state, which combined cover all 83 counties in Michigan.
All applications or recommendations for Michigan Small Business Relief Program loans will be referred from the partner EDOs to the MEDC for evaluation and disbursement.

Businesses should go to https://www.michiganbusiness.org/covid19/ to apply.

Proud sponsor of the Detroit Red Wings v Livonia All-stars coming to town May 17, 3:00.

St. Mary Mercy Livonia is accepting much needed hospital supplies

Saint Joseph Mercy Health System, which includes member hospital St. Mary Mercy Livonia, announced plans to accept much-needed hospital supplies from area businesses and the community to support St. Joe's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

 

The following unused and unopened items are being accepted:

PAPRs, Regular masks, Face shields, N95 masks, Gowns, Hot glue sticks, Surgical caps/protective caps, Eyeglass shields/goggles, Nasal testing swabs, M4 viral media, Lysol or Clorox wipes, Hand sanitizer, Transparency sheets, Elastic banding for masks. 

In addition, commercially prepared and packaged food items will be accepted.

At this time, health guidelines do not allow the use of hand-crafted Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gowns, surgical masks and shields as they do not offer the same protection for nurses and other health care workers.

Those interested in making a donation should contact Kim Niethammer at  Kim.Niethammer@stjoeshealth.org   to ask questions and to coordinate supply drop offs at any one of the following Donation Center locations:

 St. Mary Mercy Livonia - 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday thru Friday: Drop off behind Emergency Department, located at 36475 Five Mile Rd., Livonia.  Please use the West Entrance off of 5 Mile Rd. and follow the signs to the donation center, or 

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To make a monetary donation to support the COVID-19 hospital response effort and the staff who are facing financial hardships with their families due to this crisis, please visit  St. Joe's Giving ,  ( https://www.stjoeshealth.org/about-us/ways-to-give/ ) and click on our "Make Your Gift" button to select your hospital.

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