On The Road With The MTA

On The Road With The MTA Episode 83 -- The 45th Annual HAP Crim Festival Of Races Is Coming Soon!

Mr. Joe Dimambro The Director Of Races & Training at The Crim joined Stephanie K and Jay in the studio this week.  Mark your calendar, Saturday, August 27th is the 45th HAP Crim Festival of Races! They will be celebrating 45 years of the Crim with the return of the famous Expo and all the events, which include the signature 10 Mile, Half Crim 5 Mile, 5K, and Teddy Bear Trot. Start your training now and make sure you stay up to date by visiting their website at www.crimraces.org 

On The Road With The MTA Episode 82 -- Swartz Creek Hometown Days Is Coming!!

In the studio this week, Stephanie K and Jay welcome Brenda Hyuck and Susan Mesack the President and Vice President of Swartz Creek Hometown Days. This years festival is happening June 2nd through the 5th and features a car show, parade, fireworks and so much more.  Visit  http://www.swartzcreekhometowndays.org/ for all the details of this years festival.

On The Road With The MTA Episode 81 -- We Are Talking With Mark McWilliams

This week Stephanie K and Jay sit down with Mark McWilliams who is the Director for Vaccine Advocacy for Disability Rights Of Michigan.  Disability Rights Michigan (DRM)  advocates and lawyers advise individuals with disabilities of their rights and responsibilities and advocate for their human, civil and legal rights within the state of Michigan. DRM has broad access authority to monitor institutions and advocate for people with disabilities who live in them.  Visit www.drmich.org for more information.

On The Road With The MTA Episode 80 -- Our Conversation With Yvonne Lewis and Mindi Odom About Hope Hub

In the studio this week with Stephanie K and Jay is Yvonne Lewis from Genesee Health Plan and Mindi Odom from the American Cancer Society.  Did you know that 1 in 3 people will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. If you’ve been recently diagnosed, or know someone who has, there is a new resource with answers, guidance, and support, It's called Hope Hub.  For more information visit https://www.cancer.org/ 

On The Road With The MTA Episode 79 -- It’s Fun To Stay At The YMCA With Monica Holmes

Stephanie K and Jay welcome Monica Holmes to the studio.  Monica Holmes is the Safe Places Director for the YMCA of Greater Flint.  Safe Places is a FREE community-based summer and after-school program for all youth grades K-12th. It is offered by the YMCA of Greater Flint at churches and community centers across the city of Flint. Although the program is free, prior registration is required before students can start the session.  For more information visit https://flintymca.com/ 

On The Road With The MTA Episode 78 -- Elder Abuse On The Rise, Things You Can Do To Keep Your Family Safe!

In the studio this week, Stephanie K and Jay welcome Lieutenant Jillian Macey from the Elder Abuse Task Force at the Genesee County Sheriff's Office and retired Michigan State Trooper Joseph Rowley who now works with Senior Care Of Michigan.  Learn how you can keep your family safe from online scams.  The Elder Abuse Task Force was formed in 2008 to address abuse and financial exploitation of Genesee County seniors.  For more information please visit https://www.gcsomichigan.com/edge or call 810-257-3422, and https://www.seniorcareofmichigan.com/ 

On The Road With The MTA Episode 77 -- Let’s Meet Todd Slisher Executive Director of Sloan Museum

This week Stephanie K and Jay had the opportunity to talk science and education with Todd Slisher who is the Executive Director of the Sloan Museum and Longway Planetarium.  The Sloan Museum is growing and moving into a new larger facility.  To learn more about the current exhibits and more visit https://sloanlongway.org/ 

On The Road With The MTA Episode 76 -- Elder Law With Attorney Amir Abu-Aita

Stephanie K and Jay sit down with Elder Law Attorney Amir Abu-Aita to discuss Elder abuse and scams.  Learn how you can help your loved ones avoid being scammed.  Amir practices Elder Law, Medicaid Planning, VA Planning, Probate, Estate Planning, and Business Transactions. He has an extensive background of helping the elderly through his family-owned Licensed Assisted Living Homes. At Serenity Assisted Living, Amir assisted the elderly in their medical needs. Now, he hopes to help even more elderly in their legal and planning needs.  For more information call Amir at (810) 238-1700

On The Road With The MTA Episode 75 -- Joe is Back To Talk Surveys!

Stephanie K and Jay welcome back to the studio Mr. Joe Kiefer MTA's own Quality Assurance Coordinator.  This week Joe talks about a how a new survey and TANF helps families in need.  The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program provides states and territories with flexibility in operating programs designed to help low-income families with children achieve economic self-sufficiency.  States use TANF to fund monthly cash assistance payments to low-income families with children, as well as a wide range of services.  For more information visit https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ofa/programs/temporary-assistance-needy-families-tanf 

On The Road With The MTA Episode 74 -- The 19th Annual AAA Cool City Art Auction!

This week Stephanie K and Jay welcome back Crystal Pepperdine from Flint Handmade.  Crystal is here to let us know about another exciting event happening here in Flint.  The 19th annual AAA Cool City Art Auction is coming back March 11th through the 25th at Greater Flint Arts Council and March 24th and 25th at Buckham Gallery!  Come join us at the Kick off party at the March Flint Art Walk which happens on March 11th from 6 to 9pm  Not able to attend? Live out of town? No problem, join us online to help support and grow the arts in Flint at http://gfac.cbo.io