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THANK YOU AND KEEP VOTING!

Thank you for your votes and your friends and family’s votes getting us in the top six videos chosen! We are one step closer to you helping us help others! Now the real work begins tomorrow, April 1st. We need to be one of the top three in order to get the $5000 donation. Voting will take place from April 1st, 2017 through April 14th, 2017 at 5pm. Rules will remain the same for this round. This means that you can vote once per day per email address! They will update the votes daily until April 11th, 2017. They will not display the updated tallies for the final three days. WE CAN DO THIS…VOTE VOTE VOTE!

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YOUR ADVOCACY IS WORKING!

Today, the House of Representatives postponed a scheduled vote on the American Health Care Act – legislation that would gut federal investment in Medicaid and devastate Americans’ mental health and addiction coverage and care.

The postponement comes after hours of deliberation and a series of meetings between congressional leadership and White House officials. The timeline moving forward remains uncertain as there are several procedural hurdles and requirements a bill must go through before it can be debated and voted on by the full House chamber.

One thing is clear: Your advocacy is working. And we must keep it up! Even if you have already reached out, once is not enough. Take action again!

As these decisions come down to the wire, it is your engagement and advocacy that is making the difference. As debate continues, it is critically important that your Members of Congress hear from you and they understand the impact this bill would have on millions of Americans living with and in treatment for mental illness or addiction.
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LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD!

VERY IMPORTANT! As early as this Thursday, the house may vote on the proposed American Healthcare Act bill which is to replace the Affordable Healthcare Act (Obamacare). What’s more, the senate vote could also be held next week.

A vast majority of congressmen and women are focused on the debate surrounding funding for expansion. However, for people with disabilities and seniors, the proposed change of Medicaid from an entitlement program to either an individual per-capita allotment or a block grant WILL MEAN THE END TO VALUABLE SERVICES, which make it possible for them to live independently and to gain the supports needed so that they can hold jobs and contribute to society. This is because these changes will greatly limit state funding for discretionary services such as long-term care and community supports.

Long-term care services provide the supports seniors and people with disabilities need to remain in their homes. Without these services, they will be forced to live in nursing care facilities, costing each state millions in additional healthcare dollars. Community supports also provide in-home and on-the-job personal care services for adults and children with disabilities. These supports make it possible for people with significant disabilities to hold jobs and to continue to contribute to society and their community. Finally, home-based care for children with significant disabilities frees their parents and caregivers to work to support their families.

Please call Congressman Bill Huizenga Phone: (616) 414-5516 to draw his attention to this matter. We urge you to share your personal stories of how Medicaid cuts will affect you and your loved-ones.

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VOTE TO HELP US HELP OTHERS!

WE NEED YOUR VOTE! Best Financial Credit Union is giving away $5,000 to three West Michigan nonprofits. Area nonprofits were invited to submit a one-minute video that championed their mission for a chance at the $5,000. The field has been narrowed down to the top ten and voting will now determine the top six. You can vote now through March 31 on the Best Financial Credit Union Website — We hope you’ll consider showing your support by casting a DAILY vote!

THANK YOU!

DETAILS FROM BEST FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION

2017 has arrived and we not only want to say THANK YOU to our members, but THANK YOU to our entire community! As part of our 2017 Community Giveback, BFCU will give away $5,000 to 3 local nonprofits. Based on pre-determined criteria, we have selected approximately 10 local nonprofits for our members and the community to vote on. Each nonprofit that chooses to participate will submit a short video explaning why they should receive the award. Members and the community will then vote on these videos in order to determine our top three and winners of $5,000.

Voting Details:

  • Voting will start Monday, March 13th at 9am.
  • We will narrow it down to the top 6 after March 31st. The voting for that round will end at 5pm on March 31st.
  • Voting will start up again on April 1st at 9am and will continue until April 14th at 5pm.

Starting April 1st we will not update the tally’s to see who is leading to keep everyone in suspense. We will try to update the tally’s daily up until that point but this is not guaranteed, as it has to be done manually.

We appreciate everyone’s participation and patience as we work through this fun project! Good luck to all the nonprofits involved!

MEET ADA LINDERMAN!

Meet Ada Linderman. Ada is the director of our northern counties and an invaluable part of our team. She is an active advocate on behalf of our consumers with the goal of battling barriers to make accessibility and inclusion a civil right for all.