On The Road With The MTA

On The Road With The MTA Episode 134 -- The Juneteenth Celebration is Coming!

This week Stephanie K and Jay welcome DeWaun Robinson to the studio.  Mr. DeWaun Robinson is one of the organizers for the Flint Juneteenth Celebration.  Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration honoring the end of slavery in the United States. Many of us may just be learning about the significance of this holiday,  it’s important to take time to recognize its place in American history and reflect on the long struggle for equal rights – and how far we have to go.  To learn more about this years celebration right here in Flint, visit https://www.flintjuneteenth.com/ 

On The Road With The MTA Episode 133 -- Habitat For Humanity Right Here In Genesee County!

Stephanie K and Jay Welcome Tom Hutchison to the studio this week.  Mr. Tom Hutchison is the Executive Director For the Genesee County Habitat For Humanity.  Founded in 1990, Genesee County Habitat for Humanity (Genesee Habitat) is one of nearly 1,200 United States affiliates of Habitat for Humanity International.  As an affiliate, Genesee Habitat yearly builds or rehabs 6-8 affordable homes in Genesee County, provides approximately 100 Genesee County homeowners with critical repair services, and invests in numerous neighborhood projects throughout the City of Flint.  For more information on how you can help visit https://www.geneseehabitat.org/ 

On The Road With The MTA Episode 132 -- Be All You Can Be!

This week Stephanie K and Jay welcome two of America's finest, Staff Sergeant Kevin Greder and Staff Sergeant Tim Richard of the U.S. Army.  Learn about how the U.S. Army can benefit your future and explore the opportunities to learn valuable life skills in todays United States Army.  For more information visit  https://www.goarmy.com/ 

On The Road With The MTA Episode 131 -- Our Conversation With Kira English From Veterans Of America Michigan

This week Kira English joins Stephanie K and Jay in the studio.  Kira is from Veterans Of America Michigan.  Volunteers of America Michigan, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency, specializes in providing critical services, shelter and food for veterans, affordable housing for aging seniors, and supportive services for struggling families.  For more information or to volunteer visit https://www.voami.org/ 

On The Road With The MTA Episode 130 -- Let’s Meet Travis Howell From The Davison Area Chamber Of Commerce!

This week Mr. Travis Howell joins Stephanie K and Jay in the studio.  Travis Howell is the Executive Director of The Davison Area Chamber Of Commerce.  Travis talks about all the great programs and community outreach at the Chamber.  Learn more on how The Davison Area Chamber can benefit you and your business by visiting https://davisonchamberofcommerce.com/ 

On The Road With The MTA Episode 129 -- Learn How You Can Save For Your Retirement With Ted Valley!

In The Studio this week Stephanie K and Jay welcome Ted Valley a Education Consultant.  Ted talks about the simple things you can do to save more for your retirement.  If you would like to learn more about the MTA's community outreach visit our web site at www.mtaflint.org or If you'd like to be a guest on our podcasts just drop us an email to podcasts@mtaflint.org 

On The Road With The MTA Episode 128 -- Lifelong Learning From MCC With Applewood Lecture Series!

This week Stephanie K and Jay welcome to the studio, Desiree Londrigan from Mott Community College.  Desiree is here to talk about the Applewood Lecture Series happening every third Friday of the month now through June.  To learn more about this exciting lecture series and to register feel free to visit the MCC website at https://mcc.augusoft.net/index.cfm?method=ClassListing.ClassListingDisplay&int_category_id=7&int_sub_category_id=21&int_catalog_id= 

On The Road With The MTA Episode 127 -- Let’s Meet Todd Beedy From The Swartz Creek American Legion

Stephanie K and Jay welcome Mr. Todd Beedy The Second Vice-Commander at the Swartz Creek American Legion to the podcast this week.  American Legion Auxiliary Unit 294 is a non-profit organization that helps people in the community and military veterans or active duty military personnel and their families.   If you are a veteran or you would like more information about the American Legion visit http://www.swartzcreeklegion.com/home.html 

On The Road With The MTA Episode 126 -- Let’s Meet Some Xceptional Heroes!!

In the studio this week with Stephanie K and Jay is Jennifer Silverton one of the founders of Xceptional Heroes.  Xceptional Heroes is a group of friends, family members, caregivers, and individuals all united by their passion of supporting young adults with cognitive/intellectual disabilities in Genesee County.  Xceptional Heroes was established to facilitate social, recreational, and life skills opportunities for individuals living a “differently-abled” life.  To learn more on how you can help visit https://xceptionalheroes.org/ 

On The Road With The MTA Episode 125 -- A Vending Machine That Can Save Lives and It’s FREE!

This week Stephanie K and Jay welcome Carrie Chanter and Russell Hill to the podcast.  Carrie Chanter is the Director of Prevention at Genesee Health Systems and Russell Hill is from the Genesee Community Health Center  Genesee Community Health Center installed a Narcan and fentanyl testing strips vending machine at the MTA's downtown Flint Transit Center. Flint and Genesee County residents can access the machine inside of MTA free of charge and is unlimited. For more information please visit https://www.genhs.org/NarcanTraining or https://www.genchc.org/