Basic Organization Information
Elder Law of Michigan, Inc.
- Also Known As:
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ELM, Legal Hotline for Michigan Seniors
- Physical Address:
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Lansing, MI
48917
- EIN:
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38-2960530
- Web URL:
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www.elderlawofmi.org
- NTEE Category:
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P Human Services
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P20 Human Service Organizations
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P Human Services
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P99 Human Services - Multipurpose and Other N.E.C.
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W Public, Society Benefit
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W02 Management & Technical Assistance
- Year Founded:
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1990
- Ruling Year:
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1991
- How This Organization Is Funded:
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USDA
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United Way of Southeastern Michigan
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Department of Justice
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Mission Statement
To protect and promote the rights, health and economic well-being of people as they age or people with disabilities, by providing information, advocacy, legal advice, and professional services.
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Impact Statement
In 2009, Elder Law of Michigan programs assisted citizens in securing over $5 million in pension benefits and food assistance and identified another $12 million in state and federal benefits for older adults. We contacted 120,000 people to warn them about scams, schemes, and swindles. We also trained 336 judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement officers on how to identify and respond to elder abuse.
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Chief Executive
Mrs. Katherine (Kate) Birnbryer White
Term:
Since
Aug
1996
Chief Executive Profile:
Kate has led Elder Law of Michigan from "three lawyers in a phone booth" to a nationally recognized provider of legal and aging services. Once limited to serving people in Michigan, the organization has grown to become a national voice in the conversation around independence and economic security for all people at all ages. Ms. White has a background in Humanities, with a Bachelor's Degree from Michigan State University. Her career encompasses experience in the public and private sector in government, aging, employment and training and resource development. She presently services on the State Bar of Michigan's Internal Cabinet, the State Bar of Michigan's State Planning Body, the Michigan Department of Community Health's Consumer Task Force, and the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan's State Advisory Council.
CEO/Executive Director Statement:
Elder Law of Michigan is growing and evolving to provide a vital and unique service to older adults and people with disabilities. We are committed to continual education and modify our services to meet the challenges that aging brings in America. Our staff is proud to serve clients using technology with a human touch, and person-centered thinking in all that we do. Serving older adults is an honor and a privilege, and I am very proud of our dedicated team of professionals who re-affirm their commitment to quality and innovation each day.
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Program:
Legal Hotline for Michigan Seniors
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Aging/Elderly/Senior Citizens
Program Description:
The Legal Hotline for Michigan Seniors offers adults 60 years of age and older, their family caregivers, and mature people with disabilities basic legal advice and information over the telephone from experienced elder law attorneys. We bring peace of mind and practical solutions to the everyday problems of growing older.
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Mid-America Pension Rights Project
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Aging/Elderly/Senior Citizens
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The Mid-America Pension Rights Project answers questions, gathers information, and resolves pension and retirement benefit concerns. Retirees and their dependents anywhere in Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Tennessee can talk to knowledgeable attorneys for free and get help.
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The Benefits Enrollment and Outreach Center
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Aging/Elderly/Senior Citizens
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The Benefits Enrollment and Outreach Center helps Michigan residents over 60 and people with disabilities identify and apply for public benefits programs. Our staff and volunteers screen people to determine if there are programs or services they may be eligible for to ensure their economic well-being and protect their health.
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MiCAFE
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The Michigan's Coordinated Access to Food for the Elderly (MiCAFE) is about helping low income adults age 60 and older secure food, medical and utility assistance to meet their basic needs. This volunteer program brings vital supports to low income older adults in participating Michigan counties.
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Abuse And Exploitation Prevention Services
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Aging/Elderly/Senior Citizens
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Elder Law of Michigan’s Abuse and Exploitation Prevention Services work in concert with human services and criminal justice professionals including judges, prosecutors and law enforcement to help identify, investigate and utilize community resources to respond to cases of abuse and financial exploitation of vulnerable adults. As resources permit, we offer group training, advice, information, coordinated community strategies/protocols to prevent abuse and financial exploitation to professionals for the protection of vulnerable adults.
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Funding Needs
Elder Law of Michigan values gifts of all sizes. For many years we have been a primarily grant funded organization. The economic downturn has forced us to rely more heavily on contributions from people who value personal responsibility, independence, fairness, justice, consumer protection, reduction of poverty and hunger, elders, and people of all abilities.
Request for In-Kind Contributions
Please donate cars to us via Charity Motors. We accept used cell phones, MP3 players, and digital cameras. We appreciate gift cards to honor volunteers and to reward our unpaid student interns.
We also seek help with marketing, publicity, and design of organizational publications.