Public Service Committee
After partnering with HAVEN for the MLTA Gives campaign at the Fall Education Seminars, MLTA is enlisting the help of its members to volunteer at their Annual Gift Giveaway Program, where HAVEN hosts community members that were aided at their facility for FREE items. On Saturday, December 3, we are combining the day of giving with (top)golfing!
Want to attend? Please email Alex Wuerfel (awuerfel@lighthousetitle.net or Caitlin McCourt (caitlin@legacyclosings.com before 11/30/2022 to guarantee your spot!
MORE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND HERE:
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Why “HAVEN”? As land title professionals, we all can appreciate the satisfaction and comfort of owning a house; however for many people, a house can be transformed into a un-safe place, leaving people without a “home”. This year please join MLTA Gives as we partner with HAVEN to provide donations to those who are going through difficult times at home. For more information about HAVEN, please visit www.haven-oakland.org/about
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How to help:
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Donate an item from the Amazon wishlist (https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/2GVNZ7QYU7SW0)
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Drop-off address for shipping: 801 Vanguard Dr. Pontiac, MI 48341
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$5-$10 cash donation (recommended) www.haven-oakland.org/donate
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Which events: Grand Rapids (10/5), Livonia (11/9), Spring Summit, and MLTA Summer Conference on Mackinac Island
2022 Public Service Committee “MLTA Gives” Event:
Recently, Kristen Dankert made a short presentation at the MLTA Summit where she introduced MLTA Gives 2022. Through this ongoing effort, the Association would focus its efforts for 2022 on the Michigan Foster Care Closet through the “Give a Bag, Change a Life” program! As Kristen explained, a single dollar bill, buys a reusable shopping bag which will be filled with items that a child could typically need. Michigan Foster Care Closet spends approximately $75 monthly on bags alone. The response in MLTA grand fashion, was overwhelming! Give a Bag, Change a Life, through the generosity of our members at the Summit, raised $382.00 which is an amount that will provide Michigan Foster Care Closet with approximately a 5 month supply of bags. Over the next few months leading up to the Summer Convention, you will see more information regarding this public service effort. Don’t forget to bring your dollar to the Convention and those of you who are unable to attend, can go directly to the Michigan Foster Care Closet website https://www.michiganfostercarecloset.org/washtenaw-fund/ or use the QR code (below) to make your donations. Don’t forget to write “MLTA Gives” in their comment section! Thanks!
MLTA 2021 EVENT:
ONCE YOU MAKE A CONTRIBUTION, PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO CLICK HERE AND ENTER YOUR INFORMATION. WE WOULD LOVE TO TRACK WHAT OUR MEMBERS HAVE CONTRIBUTED!
| Giving Hearts Counties to date (3/3/21) |
| Charlevoix |
| Emmet |
| Gladwin |
| Grand Traverse County |
| Gratiot |
| Ionia |
| Isabella |
| Kent |
| Livingston |
| Muskegon |
| Oakland |
| Saginaw |
| Sanilac |
| Washtenaw |
| Wayne |
Charity Ideas:
Love Inc
Contact your local school counselor, they may know of families in need
Contact your local senior center, they may know of families in need
Contact your local Habitat for Humanity, they may know of families in need
Just a few thoughts, if you need further information, please contact the MLTA office – marcy@kjlteam.com
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At the December 2019 Board Meeting a contribution was made to Habitat for Humanity Michigan
At the November 12, 2018 Board Meeting, the Board presented a $2,000 check to Kent Bosma, the Director of Development for Safe Haven Ministries based in Grand Rapids. Safe Haven offers residential services to women and their children who have experienced or are experiencing domestic abuse. 
After the lunch break at the November 14 Fall Education Seminar, Dave Moldovan (Chairman of the Public Service Committee) presented a $2,000 check to Theresa Toia of Friends of Foster Kids (FOFK) located in Macomb County. FOFK provides a “Christmas” for foster children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse and neglect. They have also expanded its service to lend a hand to those who have aged out of foster care at age 20 with no family and no place to live but are still in need of assistance.
On December 11, 2017 the MLTA Board proudly presents the Michigan Habitat for Humanity with a contribution
On December 12, 2016 a special presentation was made to Amy Smitter, CFO, Michigan Habitat for Humanity. On behalf of the MLTA Membership a check for $2000 was presented. Amy discussed the financial coaching that began last year and how this is helping families buy or begin to save for their home. In 2016, 598 families were assisted by Habitat in Michigan.
2014 Public Service Committee with Habitat for Humanity
On Monday, December 9, 2013, the MLTA Board of Directors presented a check to Sandra Pearson, CEO & President, Michigan Habitat for Humanity on behalf of the MLTA Membership.
On Monday, November 12, 2012 the MLTA Board and Dave Moldovan, MLTA Public Service Committee Chair, presented Sandra A. Pearson, President & CEO, Habitat for Humanity Michigan, with a contribution.
Are you or your company interested in becoming involved? Please contact MLTA Public Service Chair, Tony Viviani at aviviani@atatitle.com for more information on how you can help!
Michigan Land Title Association
Strong Supporter of Habitat for Humanity
Volunteering to help our communities
