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This podcast is produced by Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency. The Collective Us: An NMCAA Podcast focuses on inspiring you through stories of those we've helped by linking local resources to community members in need.
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Ep. 74 - Moving Forward & Working Better Together (opens the original)
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[DONTATE to NMCAA] NMCAA is moving forward—and doing it together. In this episode, Erica and Ryan reflect on how the agency is breaking down silos, strengthening collaboration, and creating better connections between housing stability, economic stability, and educational opportunities. Along the way, they share perspectives from NMCAA program directors on what has changed, what’s working, and how staff, culture, and fresh ideas are helping shape the agency’s future.
Ep. 73 - Kindergarten Ready (opens the original)
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[DONATE] In this episode of The Collective Us , NMCAA Education Coach Manager Dru O’Connor and Manton Elementary Principal JP Katona discuss how families, preschool programs, and elementary schools can prepare children for kindergarten. They explain that school readiness is about more than letters and numbers. Independence, communication, emotional regulation, following directions, and building relationships are equally important. NMCAA and Manton support the transition through teacher visits, s
Ep. 72 - Clean Clothes, Confidence & Community (opens the original)
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[DONATE to NMCAA] In this episode of The Collective Us , hosts Erica Austin and Ryan Buck explore how something as basic as clean clothing can affect a person’s confidence, health, dignity, and ability to participate fully in their community. The conversation highlights NMCAA’s Laundry Project, which helps individuals and families with limited financial resources wash and dry their clothing at participating Traverse City laundromats. What may appear to be a simple service can remove a significan
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