The Lois and Milton Y. Zussman Center, designed for individuals with a serious mental health diagnosis, has moved to a new facility that is more than double the size of its original space and will host an Open House on Thursday, August 8 from 5 – 7 p.m.
The open house will showcase the new facility which was designed by and for individuals with mental health diagnoses who seek a welcoming and engaging community atmosphere where they can enjoy social and cultural activities, educational classes, culinary experiences, vocationally support, and volunteer opportunities.
The Lois and Milton Y. Zussman Center, designed for individuals with a serious mental health diagnosis, has moved to a new facility that is more than double the size of its original space and will host an open house on Aug. 8 from 5-7 p.m.
The open house will showcase the new facility, which was designed by and for individuals with mental health diagnoses who seek a welcoming and engaging community atmosphere where they can enjoy social and cultural activities, educational classes, culinary experiences, vocationally support, and volunteer opportunities.
Join Brooke as she talks with Financial Education Manager of Gesher Human Services, Laltsha Cunningham!
Free Financial Education Webinar for Metro Detroit Children and Their Parents is 1-2 p.m. July 26, via Zoom, “Winning Strategies for Kids and Money” is being hosted by Gesher Human Services to help children learn how to make smart financial choices. Register at geshermi.org, or 248-233-4299 or email [email protected].
The Shehechiyanu — one of Judaism’s best-known, if hardest-to-transliterate, prayers — is popular for good reason. Over the millennia, Jews have recited it to celebrate simchahs, express joy and give thanks for new things. A new job, a new home, a new diploma, and even new hope can give rise to the desire to recite the Shehechiyanu.
To that end, Gesher Human Services is gratefully giving thanks for arriving at this season of new.
Oakland County, MI – With up to 10,000 teachers in Michigan leaving the profession annually and new research announced in April 2024 showing schools in Michigan could lose 5,100 teaching jobs in the next few years as federal pandemic aid ends, Michigan teachers ready for a career change can turn to a virtual career coaching program this summer.
MyCoach for Teachers is a masterclass group of four online sessions helping teachers explore how they can utilize their many skills in a new form of employment. The program runs from 10 a.m. to 11. 30 a.m. on July 9, 11, 16 and 18 and is offered by Gesher Human Services, one of the largest human service agencies in metro Detroit.
Gesher Human Services is offering MyCoach for Teachers, a masterclass group of four online sessions designed to help teachers explore how they can utilize their many skills in a new form of employment.
The program runs from 10-11. 30 a.m. on July 9, 11, 16, and 18. The course fee is $50, and teachers will be given assessments to identify their skills and strengths for a new career path, take a career inventory, discuss toxic work environments and how that can impede a job search, build their confidence, and gain hope for the future with their coaches. The program also will provide resume assistance, job search advice, and opportunities for professional growth. For more information go to the events page at geshermi.org.
With up to 10,000 teachers in Michigan leaving the profession annually and new research announced in April 2024 showing schools in Michigan could lose 5,100 teaching jobs in the next few years as federal pandemic aid ends, Michigan teachers ready for a career change can turn to a virtual career coaching program this summer. MyCoach for Teachers is a masterclass group of four online sessions helping teachers explore how they can utilize their many skills in a new form of employment.
The program runs from 10 a.m. to 11. 30 a.m. on July 9, 11, 16 and 18 and is offered by Gesher Human Services, one of the largest human service agencies in metro Detroit. The course fee is $50, and teachers will be given assessments to identify their skills and strengths for a new career path, take a career inventory, discuss toxic work environments and how that can impede a job search, build their confidence and gain hope for the future with their coaches. The program will also provide resume assistance, job search advice and opportunities for professional growth. For more information go to the events page at geshermi.org.
Free programs for Michiganders aimed at making home purchase a reality for more people will be hosted by Gesher Human Services during the week of June 24-28 from noon to 1:30 p.m. daily. Topics will include credit scores required to purchase a home, shopping for a home that meets your needs, generational wealth, and ongoing costs for homeowners.
Gesher Human Services in Southfield will offer Michiganders free programs during the week of June 24-28 aimed at making home purchase a reality for more people.
Webinars will take place daily from noon-1:30 p.m. during that week, to highlight June’s National Homeownership Month. Topics will include credit scores required to purchase a home, shopping for a home that meets your needs, generational wealth, and ongoing costs for homeowners.
Housing professionals will be available and there will be daily question-and-answer sessions giving participants time to talk about housing needs, review credit, and create budgets.