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Blue Water Community Action (BWCA) has a 50-year history of successfully providing a variety of programs that assist low-income individuals, seniors and families to become economically self-sufficient. These programs have focused on early childhood education, health and nutrition, new home construction, home repairs, financial counseling and emergency assistance services.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD               
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PROPOSED FY 2018-2019 COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT PLAN

Blue Water Community Action (BWCA) will accept public comments, as required by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, on their CSBG Plan for FY 2018-2019.  Public comments will be accepted on the proposed plan from July 30, 3018 to August 10, 2018.

The Plan summary is as follows:
A total of $293,309 is planned to be utilized in St. Clair County for general purposes of administration, income management, finiancial literacy, income tax preparation, community development, homeless prevention, foreclosure prevention, client tracking and emergency services for low-income individuals and families.

The plan is available for reveiw at BWCA's main office, 302 Michigan Street, Port Huron, Monday thru Thursday between the hours fo 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.  Materials are available in alternate formats by request at (810) 982-8541 or (810) 982-6070 (TDD) with three business days' notice in advance.  Comments may be submitted to Melinda Johnson, Executive Director at 302 Michigan Street, Port Huron, MI 48060 or via email at mjohnson@bwcaa.org no later than August 10, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.

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A local day of giving called The Big Give is coming to St. Clair County on June 12, 2018. A partnership between the Community Foundation and local nonprofits, donors from every neighborhood in our community will come together to raise significant funds for local needs—all on a single day.

This is a big, bold opportunity for generosity and philanthropy in our community. We’re joining the Community Foundation of St. Clair County and 79 nonprofit organizations for the greater good. And every gift given will be increased by a bonus pool.

The giving website makes it easy, safe and fun to give to organizations like us that are already doing essential work in our community.

Here are three simple ways you can support Blue Water Community Action and make your dollar go further:

  • Mark your calendar and go #AllIn to #GiveBIG
  • Spread the word - share our FACEBOOK posts
  • Make a gift on June 12
    • You can give online on June 12 at St. Clair County Foundation You can find us under the Health & Human Services section.
    • Stop by 500 Water Street in Port Huron (at the corner of Military and Water Street) and drop off your donation - cash or check made out to Community Foundation of St. Clair County with BWCA in the memo line.
    • Drop off your donation at BWCA at 302 Michigan Street in Port Huron if you can't make it to the Community Foundation on the 12th. Just make sure your check is made out to the foundation and is dated for June 12.

Thank you for your support and for helping us make history with The Big Give!