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Aug24

Getting Ahead program gives those in poverty the tools they need to be successful

Deana Smith saw a vast amount of opportunities in front of her after completing the “Getting Ahead in a Just- Getting-by-World” class based upon the book with the same title.  She was visiting OLHSA to receive assistance with her propane bill when she learned about the class. After attending the class she had hope for her future. By being involved in the course she was also informed of job openings and is currently employed part-time here at OLHSA.

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Aug24

Summer Youth Employment Program continues to grow in its fourth year

For the fourth year in a row, OLHSA was award funding from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to administer the Summer Youth Employment Program.  This year 80 Pontiac young adults were given the opportunity to build their resumes while gaining valuable employment-related experience. Participants are provided with the experiences needed to develop the attitude, skills and commitment necessary to succeed in today’s workforce.

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Aug24

Head Start and Pontiac Academy for Excellence hold community, health and enrollment events

Head Start and Pontiac Academy for Excellence held two community events this summer. Summerfest was held in July and a Back to School Rally in August. Both events had an excellent turnout and we were excited to partner with PAE to support the families in our community. During Summerfest, families enjoyed free food, bounce houses, musical entertainment, a rock wall and more. The Back to School Rally provided free health screenings, food donated by Gleaners, a bounce house...

Aug24

OLHSA and the Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic host family walk

On June 6th, the Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic (GBCHC) and OLHSA hosted a family walk to promote healthy living within the community. Special guests Glenda and Diana Lewis from WXYZ were in attendance to rally the crowd. Over $3,000 was raised and 100 percent of the proceeds went back into the nonprofit funds for GBCHC and OLHSA. It was a wonderful community event that both organizations hope to grow and build on each year.

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Aug24

Past Walk for Warmth t-shirts donated to children in Africa

Every February, OLHSA’s Walk for Warmth helps thousands of members in the community by keeping their homes warm during the frigid winter months. Residents of Livingston and Oakland Counties benefit from the Walk for Warmth as funds are donated to the Emergency Utility Assistance Program. This year, over 100 t-shirts leftover from past Walk for Warmth events were donated to students in Gambia, West Africa at the Bijilo Lower Basic School.  This opportunity came about...

Aug24

Pontiac Head Start receives grant to promote health and wellness

This past June, OLHSA received a $20,000 Champions for Healthy Kids grant from the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Foundation in collaboration with General Mills. The funds will be used to improve health and wellness initiatives for children in OLHSA’s Pontiac Head Start program. Only 50 nonprofit organizations in the United States were chosen for the grant, including OLHSA, which was selected due to its healthy eating and physical activity initiatives that have...

Aug19

Health and Wellness the OLHSA way

What makes a workplace truly focused on health and wellness? At OLHSA, the answer is our people. Those who make up our team, who help people and change lives daily, and who keep this ship running, are why we strive to have a healthy workplace. It’s for them.

We initiate programs that are fun and offer support for everyone’s fitness and health journeys. Our benefits are generous and affordable. Friendly and encouraging reminders...

Aug05

OLHSA is accepting Request for Proposals for weatherization contracting services

OLHSA is accepting Request for Proposals for weatherization contracting services in Oakland & Livingston Counties.  Minimum requirements:  Licensed and insured, 3 yrs. exp. in weatherization; ownership of a blower door and blown in insulation equipment.

Please contact Dawn Rigg at dawnr@olhsa.org to request the RFP General Instructions.  All final RFP packages must be received by 2:00 p.m. 8/17/15.  Late qualifications will...

Jul10

OLHSA to participate in Meet Up and Eat Up program

This summer OLHSA is bringing free, nutritious meals to children 18 and younger around Pontiac through the Meet Up and Eat Up summer food program. There are multiple stationary and mobile sites available, making the program accessible to participants throughout the city.

Current stationary site information:

Bray Temple
46 N. Roselawn
Pontiac, MI 48342...

Jun02

OLHSA is accepting Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for evaluation contracting services

NOTICE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION 2015

Early Childhood Services Evaluation Contractors, June 2, 2015

OLHSA is seeking request for qualification from qualified evaluation contractors to perform evaluations measures for upcoming grant pursual from the Office of Family Assistance. Pursual of this grant requires the Independent Evaluator to submit to OLHSA Team Leader all appropriate technical, business data and information concerning its proposed portion of the Project, including...

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