Greetings Neighbors,
My team and I are working hard to prepare for our upcoming summer events and are in-district passing out information to constituents like you. If you or a group you are a part of have upcoming events, please send an invite to my office.
If you see us on your street, feel free to say “Hi!” We are interested in the concerns you may have in your community and any concern about what is going on in Lansing. We are starting to prepare for a busy few months as we start the session in September, but until then, we are happy to engage with constituents and make ourselves available to you.
Respectfully,
Rep. Kimberly L. Edwards
House District 12
Announcements
Community Events
Ice Cream Social — Come enjoy some fresh air and get to know your community! We will have an ice cream truck, and you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions about what is going on in Lansing and our community, and also get to enjoy some sunshine!
Saturday, Aug. 5, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Spindler Park, 19400 Stephens Road, Eastpointe, MI 48021.
Saturday, Aug. 12, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Bringard Bolder Park, 16251 Bringard Drive, Detroit, MI 48205.
The Stigma — See our social media and website for more information on upcoming roundtables discussing the stigma surrounding mental health.
Community Conversations — Coffee hours and community conversations are a great way to share your ideas and concerns for the community. I hope to see you all there!
Wednesday, Aug. 9, at 6 p.m. at the Eastpointe Library, 15875 Oak Ave., Eastpointe, MI 48021 with special guest state Sen. Veronica Klinefelt.
Friday, Aug. 11, from 6-7:30 p.m. at Heilman Recreation Center, 19601 Brock Ave., Detroit, 48205, with special guests state Reps. Veronica Paiz and Donavan McKinney.
Legislative Walks — You may see my team and me hitting the streets this summer to engage with constituents, learn about their concerns and share helpful resources. If you see us, please do not hesitate to say “Hi!” and let us know the challenges you are facing and how we can help.
Contact Information
Representative Contact Information:
Office Phone: (517) 373-0852
Email: KimberlyEdwards@house.mi.gov
Website: Rep. Kimberly L. Edwards – housedems.com
Facebook: Facebook Kimberly Edwards
Resources
St. Vincent and Sarah Fisher Center 14061 Lappin St., Detroit, MI 48205, (313) 535-9200, A children and adult educational services. Several volunteer opportunities are available.
Vista Maria provides services for foster youth, human trafficking, and mental health services. 20651 W. Warren Street Dearborn Heights, MI 48122, info@vistamaria.org.
Mental Health
Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network 24 Hour Helpline: (800) 241-4949, dwihn.org
Macomb County Community Mental Health 24 Hour Helpline: (586) 307-9100: MCCMH – Macomb County Community Mental Health.
Wayne County 11,000 to Zero
In 2009, the Wayne County Prosecutor’s office discovered 11,341 untested rape kits dating from 1984-2009. With state funding through the Department of Justice, the prosecutor’s office was able to run all of the test kits. For more information or to find out the status of your case, please go to this link or call (313) 224-4111, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Services for Seniors
Please follow the following links for more information on services for seniors in our region, and reach out to our office if you are interested in a printed publication covering services from the State of Michigan.
Area Agency on Aging 1-B: (800) 852-7795
Adult Foster Care in Harper Woods & Detroit, MI
Disability Network of Eastern Michigan
Oakland/Macomb office: (586) 268-4160