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MSU-Extension
from Resource Guide 2022
by Daily Globe
Gogebic County
MSU-Extension supports community
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The Gogebic County Michigan State University Extension office provides a wide variety of services for residents of all ages, working with businesses, clubs and organizations to provide programming to meet the needs of the community.
With an office located at 500 N. Moore St. in Bessemer, the MSU-Extension staff provides specific services in areas such as 4-H and youth development, disease prevention and management, early childhood education, nutrition, and social emotional well-being. The office is also a resource for topics such as agriculture, business, community relations, lawn and garden and natural resources.
The staff supports community activities for children and adults as partners in events, working to ensure a flourishing environment for families at festivals, health fairs, holiday community events, farmers markets and other venues.
For more information, call the MSU-Extension office at 906-6634045.
4-H
As a program of MSU-Extension, 4-H is the largest youth development program in the state. The program provides young people with opportunities to explore new interests, gain knowledge, enhance their skills and discover their passion while learning valuable life skills that prepare youth for the future.
In Gogebic County, they are looking for more volunteers and they don’t have to be 4-H leaders. They can chaperone an event, offer skills training, help at the fair, become a mentor or serve on an advisory group or council.
“Volunteers are the cornerstone of 4-H,” said Julie Chapin, director of MSU-Extension children and youth programs. “They engage the kids in healthy, hands-on learning opportunities and act as positive adult role models who teach youth critical life skills. Without volunteers, we wouldn’t have the resources to help these youth become responsible and active members of society.”
“If you want to make an impact on the next generation, becoming a Michigan 4-H volunteer is one of the best ways you can do that,” said Ashley Dennis, Gogebic County 4H Program Coordinator. “Anyone can volunteer, and it’s a great opportunity to make your mark on the next generation.”
Disease
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Balance is offered in multiple forms. There are one-time introductions and a series of classes to practice the forms developed specificly for arthritis relief and balance regeneration.
National Diabetes Prevention Program is the newest program to be offered. The program is designed to help prediabetic and individuals at risk of diabetes through 16 weekly sessions and follow up with monthly supports to help people make lifestyle changes to prevent diabetes. This award-winning curriculum has shown evidence of success in participant weight lose, increase physical activity and prevention of diabetes.
Nutrition
Snap-Ed programming services are provided to many of the local school districts and Head Start. Grade-specific programming addresses topics such as nutrition, healthy movement and food safety. Monthly classroom visits support teachers in their role of providing healthy experiences for children.
Eat Healthy Be Active is a curriculum for adults. Topics such as sugar, salt, shopping and label reading are incorporated into the sixweek course. The program at times is bundled with Tai Chi to provide a whole health opportunity.
Senior Project Fresh education and coupon distribution program provides vouchers to eligible older adults to get Michigan-grown fruit, vegetables, herbs, spices and honey from farmers markets and roadside stands.
Social emotional
Relax Alternatives to Anger is a four-week curriculum that presents a step-by-step approach to learning how to control anger and reactions to the issues that cause anger.
Stress Less with Mindfulness is a five-week course that focuses on presenting strategies for adults and children to stay in the present. Researched based, mindfulness strategies of all kinds are shared along with the understanding of how it works on the brain and what the positive outcomes are.
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The Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency offers a variety of services to help low income people and families. It’s mission is to improve “the quality of life, reducing the cases of hardship, and building self-sufficiency for the people of Gogebic and Ontonagon counties.”
GOCAA’s main office is located at 100 S. Mill St. in Bessemer. The phone number is 906-6670283. They also have offices in Ontonagon and Ewen. For more information, visit gocaa.org. Food
GOCAA offers seniors both congregate and home delivered meals that are nutritionally balanced. The meals meet the one third of the USDA recommended daily allowance of vitamins and minerals needed for a senior. Meals are served at various locations throughout Gogebic, and Ontonagon counties.
GOCAA also offers monthly food distribution programs for residents age 60 and older, who are income eligible.
There is also a quarterly emergency food assistance program (TEFAP) for income eligible residents who are at 200% FPG. This distribution is during the first week of March, June, September and December. Education, families
GOCAA offers program services for pregnant women as well as families with children aged 05 who meet income guidelines.
A home-based Early Head Start program is available to pregnant women and those with infants and children under the age of 3. Weekly home visits provide support and guidance in parenting as well as child development.
Head Start programming is available for children ages 3-4, and provides a full-day classroom option. Developmentally appropriate learning activities, free healthy meals, screenings and assessments are offered. Transportation may be provided, and is dependent upon the service area and available providers..
Both programs include services for children with disabilities, as well as support for families to address their physical, dental, social-emotional and nutrional needs. Other services
Light housekeeping, meal preparation and other basic household needs are offered. There is also help to keep an individual clean and comfortable, as well as time relief for a primary care giver of a home-bound elderly person.
There are also housekeeping, yard work and snow shoveling for residents 60 and older.
The weatherization program assists low income households with help with keeping their home comfortable and energy efficient during the varying types of weather Michigan residents deal with. This program is available to homeowners, renters and apartment dwellings.
Services offered include: energy saving measures, attic and wall insulation, caulking, door and window weather stripping replacement, installation of smoke and CO detectors, and evaluation of water heater and furnace for effeciency and possible replacement.
GOCAA also offers assistance to those at risk of homelessness. It can assist those who are homeless by offering short term motel shelter and housing search assistance.
GOCAA also offers short term rental assistance to families and individuals who need assistance getting into permanent housing if they qualify.
There are programs for CAA recipients which offer assistance with advocacy, tax credit assistance, emergency needs, information and referral services.
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