LCCC E-Newsletter

Vol. 85, February 2025

Mark your calendar for the Salute to the Stars! This year's event will celebrate LCCC's 40th Anniversary at The Reserve, a beautiful new venue in Pinckney, nestled on 15 private wooded acres with a beautiful new ballroom, outdoor space and exquisite views! The evening will include a delicious meal, cash bar, music, silent auction, guest speaker Pete Burak, honoree presentations, and a live ask. It will be an evening to remember!

We Would Love for YOU to be a Sponsor!

This is our only event fundraiser to support our professional, critical services and programs that serve the entire county with a focus on our county's most vulnerable men, women and children.

Click here to learn more about how to SPONSOR and/or how to donate an AUCTION item! Or you can contact Ryan at 517-545--5944 or Ryan@LivingstonCC.org.

Your Donations MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

You are providing our most vulnerable men, women & children the gift of fulfilling their most basic needs throughout the year!

Your donations assisted 164 county seniors to understand and navigate the plans during the recent Medicare Open Enrollment period - a service provided at no cost to the senior. 

The biggest monetary savings for 2024 was $500-$600 annually by either changing from one plan that did not cover a prescribed medication to one that does and from changing from an in-network pharmacy to a preferred pharmacy. For 2025, there are now two prescription plans that are $0 copay and there is a plan that is only $.40 per month premium. LCCC strongly urges every senior that has Medicare, have their plans reviewed every year between October 15 and December 7.  

If you could use assistance with researching or understanding your plan, contact Beth at 517-545-5944.

If you have already made your Loaves & Fish gift, Thank You!

Lets Play Some Basketball!

Join the Special Ministries team on March 15th for their annual basketball game vs. the Livingston County Sheriff's Office. Our participants need YOU to cheer them on to defend their title. Tickets are $10 at the door and this year the program has a goal of raising $10,000 to support Special Ministries programming.

We are looking for sponsors for this incredible community event! Can you help us reach our fundraising goal? Contact Ryan at Ryan@livingstoncc.org with any questions.

Home Heating Tax Credit & Homestead Property Tax Credit Assistance

You may be eligible for a tax credit refund!

Ask me how you can see if you can qualify. Beth Newman will be available to assist you at the following location:

St. John’s Lutheran Church–132 S Benjamin, Fowlerville, 517/223-9108

Monday February 24, 2025 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Wednesday March 19, 2025 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Please bring all the following items with you to see if you qualify

1.    Proofs of all your income: such as social security on SA-1099 form, Pension’s, Annuities, or 401k for the year 2024.

2.    Proof of interest: 1099 R or bank statements showing any interest earned for 2024

3.    Proof of Rent for the year 2024: Statement from landlord or property manager showing amount of rent you have paid or cancelled checks for rent paid in 2024

4.    Proof of Insurance Premiums paid.  Cancelled checks or statements from supplemental insurance companies or prescription drug plans showing the premium you have paid for 2024. 

5.    Proof of Heat costs for 2024:  This will be available through: Consumers Energy or Detroit Edison. It may be at the bottom of your last billing statement for December 2024 or January 2025.

If you have any questions, please call Livingston County Catholic Charities at 517/545-5944 and ask for Beth or Mary. WE DO NOT DO E-FILING OR FEDERAL 1040 OR MI-1040. 

Bridging a Critical Gap for Seniors

Aging in place allows seniors to maintain autonomy and dignity. But the challenge of household chores and routine maintenance may force them into care facilities prematurely. Our Home Injury Control and Chore programs are designed to bridge this critical gap.

Providing adaptations to the home environment of an older adult helps to prevent or minimize the occurrence of injuries. Tasks can include installation or maintenance of enhanced lighting, bathroom chairs and grab bars, non-slip treatments, vision or hearing adaptive devices, handrails and smoke and/or carbon monoxide detectors. The Chore program provides non-continuous household maintenance tasks intended to increase the safety of the older adult living at the residence. Learn more...

Volunteer with the Big Red Barrel

The Big Red Barrel Project is an initiative aimed at safely collecting unused or expired medications to prevent misuse and to protect the environment. The Big Red Barrel has been around since 2011 collecting medications not only in Livingston County but around the state of Michigan. The Big Red Barrel Program has collected about 100,000lbs of pills! To make this event a success, we need your help!

Volunteer Opportunities:

●      Event Setup: Help with placing barrels and setting up signage.

●      Collection Assistance: Guide participants and oversee proper disposal.

●      Post-Event Support: Assist with cleanup and logistics.

●      Outreach & Awareness: Spread the word about this program within your networks.

Recycle Livingston Dates where volunteers are needed on the first Saturday of every month: March 1st, April 5th, May 3rd, June 7th, July 12th, August 2nd, September 6th, October 4th, November 1st, and December 6th.

More dates will become available throughout the year for volunteer opportunities.

Volunteering is a great opportunity to give back to the community, meet new people, and support an important cause. If you’re interested, please email Holly Oswalt at hollyo@livingstoncc.org or 517-545-5944 ext 129.

Check out LCCC's Newest Digital Team Member

Looking for ways to maximize your tax savings and charitable giving? Consider using your IRA.

If you are 70 1/2 yrs of age or older, you can make cash gifts from your IRA to your favorite charity or charities without having to include the IRA distribution in your taxable income. Qualified charitable distributions, also called IRA charitable rollover, allows you to direct part or all of your distribution directly to a charitable organization in an amount up to $100,000 per person per year. The amount of your charitable distribution to a charitable organization is excluded from your gross income and is not subject to taxes. Please discuss this option with your tax or financial adviser prior to making the distribution. 

On-going Groups & Meetings at LCCC

Dementia-Specific Caregiver Support Group

1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month, 5:00-6:00 pm

Email Monica@LivingstonCC.org for Zoom info

Psychoeducational and Group Therapy (NEW)

1st & 3rd Thursday of each month, 10:00-11:30 am

Email Sara@LivingstonCC.org for info

Special Ministries Parent/Caregiver Support Group 

Email Hailey@LivingstonCC.org for info

Substance Abuse Engagement Groups

Mondays 5:00-6:30 pm & 6:30-8:00 pm

Wednesdays 10:00 am–11:30 pm

Contact Jessica@LivingstonCC.org or 517-375-1652