Community Support

COVID Testing Information

FREE At-home COVID Antigen Tests are available at GLADL while supplies last — Pickup in our lobby or Curbside.

BEDHD Free COVID Testing Clinics

Find more COVID test options

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Organizations — Ready to Help

Grand Ledge Emergency Assistance Program – An all-volunteer organization that assists with utility bills, transportation, food, medical bills and housing needs for families within the GL School District. 517-626-0694

MI Bridges – apply for benefits, get help with healthcare coverage, food & cash assistance.  

Tri-County Office on Aging – connecting seniors and those who care for seniors with a variety of services

Directories & Guides

Michigan 2-1-1 – Dial 2-1-1  or connect online.  Michigan 2-1-1 is an easy way to connect with help of all kinds, right in your community. Need help with food, housing, or paying bills? Need support in a family crisis or community disaster?  Any time. All the time. Just call, text, or search online and we’ll get you connected.

Eaton County Wellness Resource Directory — find programs and services to help improve your mental health

Mental Health Resources — Be KIND to your MIND — variety of online options and If you’re feeling emotional distress due to the COVID-19 pandemic, get free, confidential support from a Michigan Stay Well counselor.  Dial 1-888-535-6136 and press “8”  The Stay Well counseling line is available 24/7.

Veteran’s Small Business Guide — grants, loans, and training resources for veteran entrepreneurs compiled by digital.com

Veteran Financial Planning — information on pensions, civilian income, Social Security (or possible disability income), VA healthcare and tax-advantaged savings from annuity.com

Early Retirement Planning — Planning for early retirement includes envisioning your post-retirement lifestyle, assessing your finances, setting a budget and managing income streams effectively.  Information from annuity.com

Broadband Internet Providers for Grand Ledge — listing of broadband and TV options for Grand Ledge with contact information

Laboratory testing — information and guides to help you understand your lab test results.

Benefit Programs & Resources — local, regional, state, and federal

Affordable Connectivity Program — is an FCC program that helps connect families and households struggling to afford internet service.  For more information, check out www.fcc.gov/ACP for a Consumer FAQ.  The ACP provides:

• Up to $30/month discount for broadband service;
• Up to $75/month discount for households on qualifying Tribal lands; and
• A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet

Michigan.gov COVID-19 and Unemployment Benefits

Michigan.gov Federal CARES Act updates — Information about PUA and PEUC

IRS.gov — Economic Impact Payments information

Information for Michigan WiC Families

Ways to Volunteer — learn about days of service, helping the DNR, or be a mentor; Get Involved. Make a Difference

Household/Food Pantries

• Ken’s Coat Closet  — most current information — Ken’s Coat Closet Facebook Page or email kenscoatcloset@gmail.com
• Food Pantry listing  — Churches and Community Centers from foodpantries.org
• Grand Ledge Seventh Day Adventist Community Service Center … food pantry for families facing a temporary emergency within the Grand Ledge, Eagle, Mulliken, and Wacousta area. 517-627-4348
• Believers Christian Church Food Pantry … food pantry located in Eagle. 517-622-0719
• Free Little Food Pantries … help-yourself pantries at both 227 West Jefferson and 402 North Clinton in Grand Ledge, MI 48837

Housing

• Housing Services Mid Michigan Weekly Guides — Housing & Employment or call (517) 541-1180
• Assisted Living in Michigan — useful information for seniors about medicare, medicaid, and a variety of programs compiled by caring.com