LCCC E-Newsletter

Vol. 88, May 2025

Last Chance for Salute to the Stars Tickets!

In case you needed another reason to buy a ticket to the 2025 Salute to the Stars...check out this fabulous auction items!

***There is something for everyone!***

• Lawn Care Basket
• Pamper Yourself Basket
• "Balloon Glow" Painting by Susan Pominville
• Summer Family Activity Sampler
• Lansing Adventure Pack
• Detroit Tigers Fan Pack
• Love Your Ride Car Care Basket
• Golfer's Delight
• Sweet Treats & Coffee Gift Card Bouquet
• Outdoor Family Fun Basket
• Michigan Fanatic, Go Blue!

• Pet Lover Gift Basket
• Fine Art Photography Package
• Naples, FL, Airbnb Stay, "Little Paradise"
• In Home Wine-Tasting Event
• Official for a Day
• Artwork from Artisan Corner (see below)
• Eat Around Livingston County Gift Card Bouquet
• Party with your Favorite Princess!
• Traverse City Getaway
• A Night at the Dio
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Program Helps Local Artisans Share Their Message

For 50 years, Work Skills Corporation (WSC) has been helping people to optimize their potential. Artisan Corner, the WSC art program, supports artists with the creation and sale of their artwork. The program promotes full inclusion of emerging and established artists into all facets of the community.

Artisan Corner gives artists a voice to share messages through their beautifully creative efforts. Participants produce paintings, fiber art, ceramics, jewelry, resin art, and mixed media. We are excited to be showcasing the floral art of Ian M. in the silent auction at the 2025 Salute to the Stars! (See list above for more of the highly biddable items that will be included in the auction).

Finished pieces are available for purchase at the Artisan Corner Boutique, located at 100 Summit St., Brighton, MI 48116 and online by clicking SHOP. Each sale provides income directly to the artists.

Have You Bought Your Raffle Ticket Yet?

Win a Trip to Florida!

LCCC is thrilled to offer an incredible opportunity thanks to a generous donor who has donated a one-week stay at their stunning Airbnb in Naples, Florida! This exclusive getaway will be raffled off as part of our 40th Anniversary Salute to the Stars event. The lucky winner will be drawn on May 28th at our Annual Salute to the Stars celebration. Raffle tickets are just $20; you do not need to be present to win.

To purchase a ticket, contact Ryan Skomial at ryan@livingstoncc.org or reach out to your local parish representative.

Airbnb details and photos can be found below!

New Building Parking Lot Update

Big changes are happening at 2895 W. Grand River Ave. in Howell! A very important step in getting the building ready to be the new home of Livingston County Catholic Charities has been repaving the old, cracked parking lot. Check it out as you drive by!

Youth Share Through Art!

Join us for our Annual Youth Art Voice Exhibit on Friday, May 16th, 2025, at the Historic Howell Opera House. See what our youth have to say about Mental Health through their art! Come anytime from 6pm-7:30pm. Support the Livingston County Youth!

Digital Literacy Classes for Seniors

T-shirt Design Contest for National Recovery Month

The Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Prevention Workgroup of the Human Service Collaborative Body invites community members to celebrate National Recovery Month throughout September. Recovery Month aims to increase public awareness surrounding mental health and addiction recovery while celebrating the strong and proud recovery community. To bring this celebration to Livingston County, and in preparation for recovery month the Substance Use Disorders Treatment, Prevention and Recovery Workgroup is seeking a unique t-shirt design that highlights prevention or recovery. Visit: 2025 T-Shirt Design Contest

The due date for submission of the design is June 10, 2025.

Upcoming Events

Livingston County Community Alliances Annual Golf Outing is Friday, August 1, 2025 at Chemung Hills Golf Club. Love golf and want to support youth in Livingston County? Be on the lookout for our flyer to register to golf and consider sponsoring the outing!

Do you want to help the cause, but do not like to golf? Consider helping plan, set up, or volunteer on the day of the outing. If you would like to volunteer, please email Sarah McGeorge at sarahm@livingstoncc.org

Keep in Touch with Special Ministries

Special Ministries Facebook and Instagram pages will be accessible through the main Livingston County Catholic Charities pages. The Special Ministries Facebook page is no longer active and any communication that is done through that page is not on behalf of the Special Ministries program.

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 Ryan Skomial, Director of Development/Marketing, at 517-545-5944 to share your wishes.

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