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LCCC E-Newsletter

Vol. 101, June 2026

A Night to Remember a Salute to the Stars

On May 21, 2026, Livingston County Catholic Charities (LCCC) held its annual Salute to the Stars event at the Reserve Event Center, bringing together community members for an evening of recognition and support.

Thanks to our donors generosity, the event raised a little over $100,000 in support of Livingston County Catholic Charities' mission. This remarkable achievement reflects the compassion and commitment of community members like you, and it ensures that our programs can continue to meet the growing needs of over 5,000 individuals in our community each year.

We were proud to present our Community Awards, celebrating individuals who go above and beyond to make Livingston County a better place. These awards honor the true spirit of service—the heart and soul of our community.

Deacon Jim Kasprzak Partner in Faith Award: St. Patrick Catholic Parish
Munsell Family Volunteer of the Year Award: Joe Carney
Mark Robinson Community Impact Award: Marion Township Hall

Guest speaker Ellen Salter delivered an emotional message on redemptive suffering. Her message not only transforms the way we view suffering, but also carries us closer to the heart of Christ for healing. Ellen spoke passionately about being called to care for her daughter, Meghan, now 23, who was not expected to live past six months. Meghan is completely dependent on others and is unable to eat, speak, move, or even breathe on her own. Although born healthy, her health began to decline within months, and she remains a mystery to the medical field. She has been lovingly cared for at home around the clock and has been on life support since infancy. More about Ellen & Megan.

Prior to the Live Giving portion of the evening, Sister Joanne Belloli, a therapist at Livingston County Catholic Charities, shared the long history of mental health counseling at LCCC, along with inspiring quotes from client success stories.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this evening a success. Your support helps ensure that LCCC can continue serving those in need throughout Livingston County.

Deacon Jim Kasprzak

Partner in Faith Award

St. Patrick Catholic Parish

Munsell Family Volunteer

of the Year Award

Joe Carney

Mark Robinson Community Impact Award

Marion Township Hall

June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month

In recognition of Elder Abuse Awareness Month, Livingston County Catholic Charities' Prevention of Elder Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation Program is pleased to provide three new informational videos. We are thankful for funding graciously provided by AgeWays Senior Program. These educational videos were created to share with our community and partner agencies to help keep our seniors and vulnerable adults safe from the snares of scammers that want to rid them of their money, good credit, and even their identity.

Once you have viewed the videos, we encourage you to share them with anyone and you feel could benefit from the valuable information. If you have any questions, please reach out to Beth Newman at 517/545-5944 ext. 122, or beth@livingstoncc.org.

What is Elder Abuse?

Do you have questions about what elder abuse is and what it may look like? Watch this brief, informative video to find out what elder abuse is, what form elder abuse may take, and what to do if you suspect elder abuse.

Elder Abuse Awareness, Isolation & Loneliness

Which is more dangerous, smoking 15 cigarettes per day or being lonely and isolated? Watch this brief video to find the answer to this question and many more.

Elder Abuse Awareness, Scams

How do you know what you are being told online, in the mail, or on social media is real? Watch this brief video to find the answers to these questions and possibly even more answers to ads that sound too good to be true.

Summer Fun with Special Ministries!

At Livingston County Catholic Charities, our Special Ministries program provides quality programming for adults 18+ years of age living with cognitive and physical disabilities. We focus on offering growth in personal relationships, continual learning, recreation and spiritual development for persons with disABILITIES.

We have so many fun events planned for this summer: concerts, fireworks, bowling, Bible Adventures, cardio drumming, putt-putt, gardening and much more!

Registration forms and the current calendar are on our website at www.livingstoncc.org.Keep checking our Facebook page for updates.

Get Involved at LCCC!

VOLUNTEER

LCCC is in need of volunteers for our programs! There are opportunities to fit any age or ability. Come and help serve YOUR community today. We have created a new form for you to view all volunteer opportunities and check which ones you might be interested in learning more about. Learn more!

WORK

Interested in work that gives you a sense of purpose and fulfills your mission to serve the greater good?Join our team of dedicated and compassionate individuals who work in Livingston County to provide professional services and programs to our county's most vulnerable.

View job openings!

Upcoming Events

Livingston County Catholic Chariities is excited to announce the inaugural Stomping out Elder Abuse One Step at a Time 5k run/walk. The race will take place on Sunday, June 14th at 8:30 am at Manly Bennet Park in Whitmore Lake. This 5K is dedicated to dignity, safety, and respect..

Pricing: Early Registration $30 until May 31, $35 from June 1st to June 13th. $40 on Race day.

Race Swag: Participants will receive a t-shirt and finishers medal. Shirts are guaranteed with registration through May 31st, and available as supplies last after that date.

Packet pickup will take place race day morning starting at 7:00 am.

Proceeds and donations from the event will support Elder Abuse Prevention programs through Livingston County Catholic Charities.

The race will be professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation.

Race Registration

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Volunteer With Us!

The Disaster Response Academy will be held in Livingston County Catholic Charities offices at 2895 W. Grand River Ave., Howell, MI 48843.

Want to win a $1,000?

Want to win $1,000?! Sarah McGeorge, Holly Oswalt and Daniel Nicholas are selling raffle tickets to benefit the Livingston County Community Alliance Youth. You could win $1,000, $500 or $250. Raffle tickets are $10 each. All proceeds from the raffle tickets will benefit youth-led substance misuse prevention activities and initiatives.

If you are interested in buying tickets, please contact Sarah McGeorge at sarahm@livingstoncc.org or 810-623-0476.

Upcoming Big Red Barrel Dates:

Thursday, June 4th: Hartland Senior Center, time TBD, but most likely early.

Saturday, June 6th: Recycle Livingston, 9am-1pm.

Saturday, June 13th: Fowlerville Farmers Market, 9am-1pm.

Saturday, June 20th: Fenton Walgreens (Silver Lake Rd) time TBD

Simple Ways for YOU to Provide Critical Services for Generations to Come!

Did you know that you can name Livingston County Catholic Charities (Tax ID: 38-2570420) as a Beneficiary of your:

Life insurance policy
IRA, 401(k), 403(b) or other retirement account
Wills and Trusts

What do you wish your legacy to be? Do you wish to honor a loved one for generations to come? Without dipping into your current income, you can list Livingston County Catholic Charities as a beneficiary in addition to your family.

Discuss these options and others with your financial advisor or lawyer. Visit our website for more information or call Adam Perry, Executive Director, at 517-545-5944 to share your wishes.

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Visit the LCCC Swag Store!

Livingston County Catholic Charities is excited to share that we now have our very own swag store! Show your support in style with a variety of comfortable, high-quality items featuring LCCC branding. Whether you’re looking for a cozy hoodie or a classic tee that highlight your commitment to our mission, there’s something for everyone. Every purchase helps spread awareness and supports the life-changing services we provide in our community. Check out the store and shop your favorites!

All items can be picked up at Big Frog Custom T-shirts & More, 9690 Village Pl Blvd, Brighton, MI 48116. Place your order today!

Book a Tour of Our New Building

We would like to invite you to our new location at 2895 W. Grand River Ave. Howell, MI 48843. The tour will include a brief overview of our programs, a guided walkthrough, and time to ask any questions or learn how you can get more involved.

We have open times twice a month for tour or by appointment.The two regular times are:

1^st Thursday of every month at 8am

2^nd Saturday of every month at 10am

Sign up here or email April Dertian at april@livingstoncc.org to RSVP with the date and time you would like to attend or if you need to set another time.