On The Road With The MTA

On The Road With The MTA Episode 117 -- Happy New Year From All Of Us At The MTA!

This week Stephanie K and Jay reflect on the year 2022 and what to look forward to in 2023 with The MTA's very own CEO Mr. Ed Benning.  

On The Road With The MTA Episode 116 -- Happy Holidays From All Of Us At The MTA!

Our Special Holiday edition of On The Road With The MTA this week includes a special performance from The Swartz Creek Madrigal Choir.  Choir Director Jared Leuck leads his awesome choir with some beautiful holiday classics.  Happy Holidays from all of at the MTA!

On The Road With The MTA Episode 115 -- Learn How To Identify a Stroke With Justin Allen

Stroke is the second leading cause of death not only in Michigan but nationwide as well.  Justin Allen joins Stephanie K and Jay this week to talk about how to identify early stages of a stroke and what you can do to minimize your risks.  Justin Allen is the Emergency Medical Services Quality Improvement Coordinator for the Michigan Stroke Program at MDHHS.  To learn more visit https://www.michigan.gov/stroke 

On The Road With The MTA Episode 114 -- Our Janitors Rock!

This week Stephanie K and Jay welcome several of our hard working Janitors to the studio.  Our Buildings and Grounds crew are responsible keeping things neat and tidy at all MTA facilities.  At the Mass Transportation Authority, there are many different career paths for employees including our Buildings and Grounds crew.  To learn more on how you can join the MTA team visit our web site at https://www.mtaflint.org/ 

On The Road With The MTA Episode 113 -- Our Conversation With Rene McMann Sherwood From VIP

This week Stephanie K and Jay live from our new studio welcome Rene McMann Sherwood she is the Executive Director for Vocational Independence Program, Inc. (VIP).  VIP provides services for adults with disabilities and barriers to employment. The Work/Training agency emphasizes Employment 1st modules and strategies and training in work, activities of daily living, and social skills.  For more information on this program visit https://viprogram.org/ 

On The Road With The MTA Episode 112 -- Empowering People. Changing Lives. Transforming Communities

This week Stephanie K and Jay meet up with Sonyita Clemons who serves as Executive Director for Total Life Prosperity Community Development Corporation.  Total Life Prosperity Community Development Corporation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to change lives, empower people, and transform communities. They utilize personal success planning as a platform to engage families and begin the transformation process.   For more information visit https://www.tlpcdcinc.org/ 

On The Road With The MTA Episode 111 -- Let’s Meet Tracee Glab Executive Director Of The Flint Institute Of Arts.

This week Stephanie K and Jay sit down with Tracee Glab the new Executive Director at the Flint Institute of Arts.  The Flint Institute of Arts is the second largest art museum in Michigan and one of the largest museum-connected community art schools in the United States. Each year, the museum serves more than 160,000 people, through its exhibitions, events, and programs.  If you like to learn more visit https://flintarts.org/ 

On The Road With The MTA Episode 110 -- Jim Milanowski Joins Us From Genesee Health Plan

Stephanie K and Jay welcome back Jim Milanowski who is the President and CEO of Genesee County Health Plan.  Genesee Health Plan (GHP) is a nonprofit health care organization that provides basic health services to the uninsured residents of Genesee County.  GHP takes a proactive approach to health care by providing preventive health care services including doctor visits, cancer screenings, prescription drugs, outpatient mental health services, dental care, labs and X-rays.  For more information visit https://geneseehealthplan.org/ 

On The Road With The MTA Episode 109 -- Tony Tucker Joins Us From The Old News Boys of Flint

Tony Tucker From The Old News Boys In Flint Joins Stephanie K and Jay to talk about who and what the Old News Boys of Flint is all about.  The Old Newsboys have brightened Christmas Morning for more than 835,000 needy children across Genesee County They truly believe that Christmas is for children and that enjoying Christmas like his or her playmates may help a child to grow up to be a good citizen.  You can help by visiting https://www.onbflint.org/ 

On The Road With The MTA Episode 108 -- It’s Getting Cold Outside, Time To Make A Difference!

This week Stephanie K and Jay welcome Shelly Hoffman and Emily Wheat to the studio.  Shelly is the Development Director for the Shelter Of Flint and Emily is the PATH Outreach Manager for the Shelter Of Flint.  Homelessness is not just a national issue. Right here in Genesee County there are more than 200 individuals living in emergency shelters every night; countless others are sleeping on a friend’s couch, living on the streets, sleeping in their cars, or staying in abandoned buildings.  For more information on how you can help visit https://shelterofflint.org/