Oakland Community College’s Student LIFE, in partnership with OCC Economic and Workforce Development and the City of Farmington Hills’ Youth and Family Services Division, will present a Community Resource Fair at the Orchard Ridge Campus in Farmington Hills, Saturday, November 14.

The event will take place in the campus’ gymnasium (Building H) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Admission is free and the public is invited.

      Representatives from 45 governmental and private organizations will be on hand to discuss topics such as:

·         First-time home buying, foreclosure, weatherization and utility assistance.

·         Grants, scholarships and financial aid opportunities.

·         Upcoming job fairs, job openings, job training, resume preparation and unemployment benefit opportunities.

·         Programs for youths and families, women, seniors, food assistance, and more.

·         Social Security, retirement, disability, Medicare and Supplemental Security Income.

·         MiChild, Medicaid, Children’s Special Health Care Services, low-cost dental referrals and H1N1 prevention.

·         Tax preparation assistance, entrepreneurship and financial information.

·         Legal assistance, and more.

In addition, free health screenings will be presented by OCC’s Mobile Nurse Clinic, and special promotional offers will be provided by Bank of America.

For further information contact Donna Marie Merogi of MCC Americorps VISTA at (248) 522-3749, or email her at dmmerogi@oaklandcc.edu.

The Orchard Ridge Campus is located at 27055 Orchard Lake Road, just south of I-696.  Free parking is available in nearby campus lots, and a free shuttle service will convey visitors from the parking lots to H Building.

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