National Slam the Scam Day

March 6, 2025 

Help protect your loved ones and people in your community this Slam the Scam Day by:  

  • Learning about the latest scams. Information can empower you to quickly recognize a scam. Signs of a scam include:

    • An unexpected problem or offer of a prize or benefit increase,

    • Pressure to act immediately, and

    • A request for an unusual payment like cryptocurrency, gift cards, gold bars, and wire transfers, even with the promise of keeping your money “safe.”

  • Reporting scams as soon as possible. Victims shouldn’t be embarrassed if they shared personal information or suffered a financial loss. We are all vulnerable. 

  • Sharing  Scam Alert fact sheet and helping educate others about how to protect themselves.   

Remember to report Social Security-related scams to the Social Security Administration Office of the Inspector General (OIG). Report a Scam

Visit www.ssa.gov/scam for more information and follow SSA OIG on Facebook, X, and LinkedIn to stay up to date on the latest scam tactics. Repost #SlamtheScam information on social media to keep your friends and family safe. 

Turkey DROP!!

Thank you for hearing the call to help our community this Thanksgiving. SHS caregivers made donations that were matched by the agency to the annual Mel Trotter Ministries Turkey Drop on Nov. 20. In its 21st Turkey Drop, Mel Trotter Ministries collected over 6,000 turkeys for those in need in West Michigan. Thank you for your help!

Caregiver Jan Demnick & friend at a Turkey drop center.

Grief Support Group

New program starting

Are you are navigating the difficult journey of grief? However long it's been since your loss, you are welcome to participate in the upcoming 6-week section of the Mindul Christian’s free Grief Support Group - a place to share stories, listen, and support one another.

Facilitated by Irene Kraegel, licensed clinical psychologist, the group will meet August 8 through September 12 on Thursdays from 6:30-7:45pm.

 For information, location, & registration, contact Irene at 616-202-1457 or irene@themindfulchristian.com.