HOPE IN ACTION POD: Yolanda Pope
HOPE IN ACTION POD: Yolanda Pope
Host Sheri Jones talks with Yolanda Pope, founder of DAP Services and Resources, about a mission born from experience on the front lines of senior care. As a licensed practical nurse, Yolanda kept seeing the same story: seniors and families disconnected from resources that could change everything. So she built the bridge herself.
Today, DAP Services offers case management, housing support through its Senior Stability Program, and Harbor House, a transitional shelter created specifically for elderly individuals with nowhere else to turn. Yolanda shares real stories of transformation, the growing crisis of senior homelessness in our community, and why she believes in doing the […]
CLIENT STORY: The Arbor Inn
CLIENT STORY: The Arbor Inn
A Warm and Compassionate Community
For many families, the search for assisted living or memory care begins with a difficult question: How do we find a place that truly feels like home?
At The Arbor Inn in Warren, the answer starts with relationships. Family-owned and operated since 1975, The Arbor Inn has built its reputation on a simple philosophy—treat every resident like family. That mindset shapes everything from daily care and activities to the way staff support loved ones through life’s biggest transitions. It’s not just about providing a place to live. It’s about creating a community where people feel known, valued, and cared for every […]
HOPE IN ACTION: Celebrating National Nonprofit Day
HOPE IN ACTION:
Celebrating National Nonprofit Day
This month, host Sheri Jones celebrates National Nonprofit Day by spotlighting three organizations quietly changing lives across the Lansing community.
First up is DAP Services & Resource Center, founded in 2021 by executive director Yolanda Pope, a nurse with nearly 20 years in geriatric healthcare. What began as a case management program for medically vulnerable seniors grew into something bigger after Pope noticed a gap in housing support — so she built the bridge herself. DAP now offers walk-in hours every Tuesday and Thursday, helping seniors navigate everything from doctor’s appointments to housing crises, all with the compassion of what Pope calls being a […]
MISSION FOCUSED JUSTICE: Our “Why”
MISSION FOCUSED JUSTICE: Our “Why”
Content Warning: Sensitive topics discussed include physical and sexual violence.Get to know us! Join three impact leaders as we explore the “why” behind their work. We talk about what first drew us to mission-driven, justice-focused work, what continues to inspire us, and what keeps us going. Connect with us as we kick off this journey with stories of purpose, passion, and the people behind the mission.
CLIENT STORY: Child and Family Charities – Street Outreach
CLIENT STORY: Child and Family Charities – Street Outreach
Child and Family Charities’ Street Outreach Team Is Building More Than Services–They’re Building Community
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Every young person deserves a place where they feel safe, supported, and seen.
That’s the vision driving Child and Family Charities’ Street Outreach team as they continue expanding services throughout Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties. Through relationship-building, practical resources, and a new Drop-In Center, the team is creating more opportunities for youth to connect with caring adults and access the support they need. Their mission isn’t simply to respond to challenges. It’s to remove barriers before they become roadblocks and help young people discover pathways toward stability, resilience, […]
MISSION CONTROL: Jae Margetson – My First Non-Lutheran Client
MISSION CONTROL: Jae Margetson – My First Non-Lutheran Client
Mission Control Season 6: Jae Margetson on Community, Leadership, and Making Things Happen
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For five seasons, Mission Control has focused on the leaders behind nonprofits–the executive directors, changemakers, and visionaries working every day to strengthen their communities.
Season six is a little different.
As UnoDeuce Multimedia celebrates 25 years of storytelling, we’re turning the camera around. This season explores the people, relationships, and moments that shaped the company from the very beginning. Some of those stories are about mentors. Others are about clients who became lifelong friends.
Few people embody that better than Jae Margetson.
Long before UnoDeuce had decades of nonprofit experience, Jae trusted […]