The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC) is one of the nation’s largest diversified financial services organizations with assets of $320 billion. PNC, operating primarily in 19 states and the District of Columbia, provides retail and business banking; residential mortgage banking; specialized services for corporations and government entities, including corporate banking, real estate finance and asset-based lending; wealth management and asset management. Locally, PNC has 10 branches located in Washtenaw County.

Through executive leadership, strategic investments and employee volunteerism, PNC is helping to build strong communities and create financial opportunities for individuals, families and businesses.

° Community Development: PNC boosts the quality of life in neighborhoods through affordable housing, economic revitalization and customized financial solutions.

° PNC Grow Up Great: A $350 million, multi-year, bilingual school readiness initiative that began in 2004 and has benefitted more than 1.75 million at-risk children from birth to age 5. Through the program, PNC provides innovative opportunities that assist families, educators and community partners to enhance children’s learning and development.

° Environmental Responsibility: PNC’s commitment to environmentally friendly business practices during the past decade has enabled us to lower costs, increase efficiency and improve communities. PNC has more newly constructed, LEED-certified green buildings than any company on Earth.

 

 

 

 

Faye Molitor

Faye Co-Owns the business and is the Director of Operations for Senior Helpers Ann Arbor and Adrian. Having cared for both of her parents through the end of their lives understands the importance of the services that Senior Helpers provides and is passionate about helping others.  Faye manages both offices, assesses clients and works with caregivers.  In addition Faye is involved with the Washtenaw County Elder Abuse coalition to raise awareness.

Sheila Doeden

As a Co-Owner of Senior Helpers, Sheila works with other community partners on educating the public about services for Seniors. Sheila enjoys talking with families of prospective clients, helping them find resources and providing quality care. Sheila has worked with the aging population for over 20 years and in addition has cared for elderly family members as well. This has helped her to identify a number of key issues families caring for a loved one deal with every day.

Sheila is a Member of the Michigan Home Health Association and Chair of their Private Duty Committee. She has a Bachelor’s Degree from Eastern Michigan University in Health Administration

Ashley Whitman

As a Client Care Coordinator for Senior Helpers, Ashley manages all client and caregiver schedules. She maintains communication with their caregivers to arrange quality services and care for their clients. She also assists with communicating with their clients’ families, so they can feel confident when entrusting the care of their loved ones into their hands.

University Bank is a locally owned and managed Community Bank.  We focus on listening & responding to our community’s true needs and providing the highest level of service.  Some of our Community Banking specialties include accounts receivable, SBA and commercial real estate lending for businesses, lending services for non-profits and the widest variety of residential real estate lending options of any local bank.  Underwriting decisions on residential and commercial loans and can be made in 24 hours, a unique capability not available at any other area bank.

Ann Arbor-based University Bancorp, which is stock exchange listed under symbol UNIB, owns 100% of University Bank which, together with its subsidiaries, holds and manages a total of over $16 billion in loans and assets and our 329 employees make us the 9th largest bank based in Michigan.  Founded in 1890, University Bank® is proud to have been selected as the “Community Bankers of the Year” by American Banker  magazine and as the recipient of the American Bankers Association’s Community Bank Award.  University Bank is a Member FDIC.

Please contact us today if you want to start a relationship with a community bank you can make your own for life!

University Bank: 2015 Washtenaw Avenue, Ann Arbor MI

Phone: (734) 741-5858

Web: www.university-bank.com

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January is National Mentoring Month!  Who was your mentor?  Did you know that a child who has a mentor is 55% more likely to apply to college then one that did not!

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washtenaw County is the only one-to-one professionally supported mentoring organization in Washtenaw County.  We have over 100 years of proven, historical, and evaluative data on the impact of mentoring.  Big Brothers Big Sisters has been in Washtenaw County since 1991 under the umbrella of HelpSource and became an independent nonprofit in 2007.  Currently we serve 400 local children but still have 200 children on a waitlist.  With YOUR help we can reduce that number.

Would you like to learn even more about BBBS, how to be a mentor and how you can get involved?  Please join us for one of our Discover YOUR BBBS events at our own office.  You will enjoy a light lunch or breakfast while hearing about our organization.  The next events are: January 23^rd at Noon, February 11^th at 10:00 a.m. and March 19^th at Noon.  Email Monica Brancheau at monica.brancheau@bbbswashtenaw.org if you would like to attend.

Visit our website at www.bbbswashtenaw.org for more information.

The Scrap Box is a tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to promote creativity and sustainability by providing inexpensive recycled materials and teaching eco-friendly ways to recycle. We offer visits for school field trips, scout workshops, birthdays in addition to shopping for unique materials ideally suited to the creative temperament. We are located on the south side of Ann Arbor an are open to the public with regular business hours. All are welcome and encouraged to stop-by!

Big George’s Home Appliance Mart is a local Ann Arbor family-owned business since 1959, providing our customers with a wide selection of Home Appliances, Home Theaters, Mattresses, Fireplaces & Outdoor Grills. Our purpose is to exceed your expectations through competitive pricing, personable service and a positive shopping experience. Our local delivery team is courteous and efficient, and delivers your order in a timely manner with minimal disruption to your valuable time and schedule. We are extremely proud of the number of repeat and referred customer relationships our knowledgeable sales staff have developed and look forward to help satisfying your family’s home shopping needs in the future. Stop by our showroom for the complete Big George’s experience at 2023 West Stadium Blvd. one mile west of the Big House or shop our huge selection online at big-georges.com.

Here for YOUth!

For 33 years, the Corner Health Center has empowered young people to make healthy decisions by providing them with health care, health education and support. All young people age 12 through 21, and their children, are welcome at the Corner regardless of their ability to pay for care.

Located in downtown Ypsilanti, the Corner provides a full range of services including general medical care, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatric care and integrated mental health care. We accept most insurance plans and offer assistance with applying for Medicaid and Marketplace insurance.

Our medical staff includes doctors from the University of Michigan and Saint Joseph Mercy Health Systems who specialize in caring for adolescent and pediatric patients.

More than just a health clinic, we also offer health and fitness coaching, nutrition and childbirth education, and groups to help young people manage stress and improve their parenting skills. The Corner has a free food pantry and a Corner Store for patients.

The Corner Theatre Troupe provides peer health education in schools and the community. Our Youth Leadership Program gives young people development opportunities to help them succeed in school and work.

Are you a new resident or first time homeowner?
Newcomers Welcome Service specializes in helping recent arrivals feel right at home.
Get to know the area’s finest restaurants, shops, and services with our Free Welcome Packet.

Call or email today (734) 995-2200 ext. 239 www.newcomersws.com

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We’ve been making Newcomers feel at home since 1960!
Serving Ann Arbor, Chelsea, Dexter, Saline, Ypsilanti