Individual/Workforce Support & Services

2-1-1 of Northeast Michigan connects people in need with people who can help with food, shelter, rent and utility assistance, legal resources, VA benefits, substance abuse services and more. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, completely confidential. DIAL 211 on your phone; TEXT your ZIP to TXT211; CHAT online via web www.211nemichigan.org/get-help.html or SEARCH the Community Resource ​Directory​

EDUCATION

• Davenport University COVID-19 Scholarship Program
• Delta College - Futures for Frontliners is a state scholarship program, giving Michiganders who worked in essential industries during the state's COVID-19 shutdown free tuition to earn a certificate or associate degree. 

​EMPLOYMENT/UNEMPLOYMENT

• 10/21/20 Unemployment Agency Offers Phone Appointment Option
• ​Employee FAQ and Information
  • Phone Appointment for Claimants Requiring One-on-One Support
  • ​​FAQ on Certifying Claims      Video     Info-graphic
  • Filing your claim by last name
  • Filing your claim video library​
• Employment Opportunities ​MiTalent.org
• Chamber Member Job Openings

​FINANCIAL

• Chemical Bank provides hardship assistance
• COPOCO Credit Union offers loans, skip-a-pay and more for consumers and business
• Frankenmuth Credit Union provides relief for consumers and business
• Huntington Bank provides immediate financial relief measures​
• Lake Michigan Credit Union increases credit card limits, waives skip-a-payment fees, offers special relief loans and more lmcu.org​
• Michigan Treasury offers collections assistance to those unemployed due to COVID-19
• The State Bank provides relief for consumers and business​

FOOD

• Restaurants & Caters view
• Saginaw Intermediate School District (comprehensive list)  www.sisd.cc
• Saginaw YMCA  Mission Nutrition Program details
• ​Salvation Army Food Pantry - Call for appointment M-F 989-401-7881​

OTHER

• Childcare Available for Essential Workers

• Face masks required for all in-person workers; recommended for all who leave their home. Make your own face mask
• ​Frontline Workers receive reduced Hotel Rates 
• ​JA Project Tomorrow - resources for teachers and parents K-12
• Saginaw Intermediate School District - information on home schooling, talking to kids about COVID-19 and more

UTILITIES

• AT&T waiving late fees, no termination of service, public WiFi hotspots and more     att.com     
• AT&T Supports Nurses & Physicians with Three Months of Free FirstNet Service
• Charter/Spectrum provides temporary free broadband for students     spectrum.com
• Consumers Energy suspends shutoffs for low-income and senior customers
• Consumers Energy providing FREE Nest Thermostat Es to residential customers from May 19 through the end of July
• Phone/Data/WiFi service offerings   Source: Federal Communications Commission