Update 9/15/10:

The Career Search Networking Group is on hiatus for the moment, as most of our members are now employed (praise God!). If you would like to join a new Career Search group, please contact Rev. Jack Amick at 248.651.9361.

Local and National Resources

Unemployment Benefits

Download a pdf for the Michigan Unemployment Benefit Fact sheet

Angel Food Ministries

By buying food from first rate suppliers at substantial volume discounts, Angel Food Ministries is able to provide families with approximately $65 worth of quality nutritious food for $30. Angel Food Ministries does not use out-of-date food or inferior products.

About the food
Each month's menu is different and consists of fresh, frozen and packaged food. Angel Food is purchased from the nation’s top food suppliers. Providing quality, nutritious food at significant discounts on a regular basis is one practical way to give people a “hand up” during difficult times. The cost for a box of Angel Food is $30. There is no purchase limit for boxes of Angel Food. There are no applications or qualifications necessary to purchase.

About the value
Comparison shopping nationwide in various grocery stores has revealed that the average retail value for the same food items would be approximately $65. Generally, one box of Angel Food assists in feeding a family of four for about one week or a single senior citizen for almost a month.

About specialty boxes
Each month, Angel Food Ministries also offers “specialty boxes” of steak, chicken, pork or other foods. This bonus program affords participants additional food choices at a great value. There is no purchase limit for specialty boxes or bonus foods. There are no applications or qualifications necessary to purchase.

Food Stamp Program
To better help families in need, Angel Food Ministries participates in the Food Stamp Program. This program is designed to help low-income families buy the food they need for good nutrition. Each month, by processing the most offline Food Stamp vouchers in the country, Angel Food is helping feed approximately 100,000 people in the United States.

Purchasing Angel Food
There are no restrictions, conditions or forms to fill out to purchase Angel Food. The food relief program is open to one and all. Anyone may purchase an unlimited number of boxes of Angel Food by placing an order with a local Angel Food host site.

God's Helping Hands of Michigan Inc.
A 501c3 Non-Profit Organization
Providing Free Clothing & Food for Those in Need
A Church of Christ Ministry

God's Helping Hands is a community outreach coordinated by the Churches of Christ. Since it began in 1998, we have been able to help meet the needs of families in Oakland, Macomb, and Lapeer counties, along with other counties in Southeast Michigan with clothing and food. With God's guidance and the help of agencies we have been able to aid over 8,500 families so far. Our prayer is that when everyone works together we can make a difference.

Anyone can receive help from us - church members, non-church members, and community people alike. If you or someone you know needs assistance with food or clothing, please contact us or come to the facility during open hours. We ask that anyone needing assistance arrive at least one hour before closing.

Location: 1866 Star-Batt (NEW ADDRESS!)
Rochester Hills, MI 48309

Phone: (248) 852-7400

Contact God's Helping Hands by e-mail

Hours:

Rochester Area Neighborhood House

Help right here at home
Rochester Area Neighborhood House Inc., a nonprofit human service organization founded by communities of faith in 1968, assists neighbors during times of hardship. We partner with the community and other social service providers to help those neighbors move toward self-sufficiency.

The following information comes courtesy of State Senator Michael D. Bishop, 12th District…

Job Resources

Michigan Works! – primary training and workforce development site, includes Michigan Talent Bank and No Worker Left Behind retraining program: 1.800.285.WORK

Michigan Jobs and Career Portal – search job listings, create your resume, and find career events and job fairs

Michigan Job Network – another source for job seekers

Michigan Civil Service – state government jobs and employment information

U.S. Federal Government – U.S. government job opportunities worldwide

Jobless Benefits

Unemployment Insurance Assistance … toll-free claims line: 1.866.500.0017

MARVIN certification: 1.866.638.3993

COBRA Continuation Coverage – help with premium payments for health insurance coverage under COBRA

Protecting Your Home Resources

MSHDA Foreclosure Prevention Hotline: 1.866.946.7432

Homeowner’s HOPE Hotline: 1.888.995.HOPE

Oakland County Housing Counseling: 1.248.858.5402

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Guide to Avoiding Foreclosure

Federal Trade Commission Mortgage Payments Sending You Reeling?
Here’s What to Do

Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) Save the Dream: A Response to Michigan Foreclosures

Michigan Attorney General Avoid Foreclosure Information Home Lending and Foreclosure Rescue Scams Consumer Alert

Mortgage Bankers Associated Foreclosure Prevention Resource Center