Genesee County

This strategic plan outlines the Genesee County Community Action Resource Department's (GCCARD) roadmap for 2025-2030, grounded in Genesee County's Common Purpose, Core Values, and Goals. The plan's overarching objective is to make a positive impact for Genesee County by enhancing the quality of life and addressing the root causes of poverty, fostering self-sufficiency and resilience. Key strategic pillars include addressing social determinants of health, increasing funding capacity through grant research, expanding community partnerships, and developing a robust social media program. The plan is data-informed, community-driven, and guided by the Results Oriented Management and Accountability (ROMA) framework to empower individuals, strengthen families, and build a vibrant, supportive community.

The agenda focuses on the approval of a work program outline and an overview of the Senior Millage, including project funding, budgets, and collected funds. Additionally, the task force plans to review the report layout and coordinate upcoming meeting details.

The committee received stakeholder comments regarding senior millage funds, reviewed information from previous sessions, and engaged in a discussion concerning the development of a formal process for submitting recommendations.

The task force conducted a review of its purpose and established a public comment email address. A presentation was delivered by the Valley Area Agency on Aging regarding their services, and administrative updates were provided, including information on handling media requests and scheduling adjustments for future meetings.

The meeting included a review of the task force's purpose and detailed presentations regarding services for older Michiganders. Key topics included programs offered by the Greater Flint Health Coalition, findings from the University of Michigan Poll on Healthy Aging concerning service gaps and needs, and statewide programs offered by the Bureau of Aging, Community Living, and Supports. The task force also approved a proposal requiring community entities funded by the Genesee County Senior Millage to submit documentation on unmet needs and gaps in services for underserved populations.