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Stand Up for Saginaw County – Protect CSBG Today

The potential elimination of the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) wold deal a catastrophic blow to the ability of Saginaw CAC and other Community Action Agencies to fight poverty in Mid-Michigan. 

At Saginaw County Community Action Center (SCCAC), CSBG is the flexible backbone that allows us to identify local needs and act quickly. Without it:

• Numerous families could lose access to life-changing programs like Emergency Services, Senior Outreach, Housing, Emergency Food Assistance, Youth Development Program, and our Senior Outreach Programs.
• CSBG funds support critical case management, emergency shelter, and mentoring programs, all of which help people move from crisis to independence.

Local jobs would be lost. CSBG suports the essential staff at SCCAC and other community agencies. These are not just jobs – they are trusted professionals embedded in urban and rural communities, helping neighbors access services and navigate complex systems. 

Local small businesses, contractors, municipalities, land lords, and other community-based organizations would lose revenue from the partnerships, collaborations, and programs we receive through CSBG. 

Our ability to address long-term poverty would be crippled. CSBG is often the only funding source that crippled. CSBG is often the only funding source that can be used to launch innovated solutions tailored to local needs – like community education, poverty simulations, and partnerships with schools, health systems, and employers. 

Eliminating CSBG would not just cut funding. It would erase opportunities, limit hope, and abandoned our most vulnerable neighbors in a time of rising costs and deepening need. 

Take Action Now:

Contact your elected officials and urge them to protect CSBG. Tell them how these programs have impacted you, your family, or your community. Let them know Mid Michigan can’t afford to lose this critical support. 

Download the links below:

• A letter template you can customize and send via email or mail
• A calling card script you can use when calling your representatives

Find your representatives at https://www.congress.gov/members or call the U.S. Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121.

Saginaw CAC Celebrates 60 Years of Impact — And Wants to Hear Your Story

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Saginaw CAC Celebrates 60 Years of Impact — And Wants to Hear Your Story

Saginaw, MI — April 28, 2025— The Saginaw County Community Action Committee (SCCAC) is proudly celebrating its 60th Anniversary—six decades of service, support, and self-sufficiency in Saginaw County. To mark this milestone, the organization is launching a community-wide call for stories that highlight the real-life impact of its work.

Were you or someone you know touched by a SCCAC program?
 Have you volunteered, partnered, or donated to our efforts over the years?
 Is there a memory, milestone, or moment that mattered to you?

We want to hear from you.

Your stories are the heartbeat of our work—and the cornerstone of our legacy. Whether it was emergency assistance that helped you through a tough time, a youth program that shaped your future, or a community garden that brought neighbors together, your experiences help narrate our shared history.

“Each story represents a thread in the fabric of Saginaw County’s resilience,” said Hurley Coleman III, Executive Director. “We’re inviting everyone—past participants, partners, staff, and supporters—to help us honor this legacy by sharing the moments that mattered most.”

To share your story, please email us at info@saginawcac.org, mail us your written testimonial at 2824 Perkins St, Saginaw, MI 48601 or send us a direct message on Facebook at facebook.com/saginawcac

These stories may be featured in our 60th Anniversary Celebration materials, social media spotlights, and our Celebrating 60 Capital Campaign, which is raising funds to modernize and expand our headquarters and core programs. Together, let’s celebrate the impact we’ve made—and build toward the future we all deserve.

For more information, Media Contact:
Jordan E. Brown
Vice President, SIPI, Inc.
 jordan@sipi-inc.com
 (810) 240-4804

About Saginaw County Community Action Committee (SCCAC):

Saginaw County Community Action Committee (SCCAC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to empowering low-income individuals and families in Saginaw County to achieve economic stability and self-sufficiency. For over 60 years, SCCAC has provided vital services including emergency assistance, housing repair, senior outreach, youth development, energy support, food access, and financial education. As part of a statewide and national network of Community Action Agencies, SCCAC works hand-in-hand with local residents, partners, and volunteers to create lasting change—one family, one neighborhood, one opportunity at a time. Learn more at www.saginawcac.org.