News Release:

Unbeknownst to many people, there is a Michigan Election Law that could potentially

hinder first time voters from voting with an absentee ballot. For example, if a high school

senior registered to vote during a voter registration drive and then attempted to obtain an

absentee ballot while away at school, the absentee ballot would be denied in accordance

with the Michigan Election Law.

Grand Rapids City Clerk Lauri Parks recalled, “In 2008, I received numerous calls

from parents trying to assist their out of town college student in obtaining an absentee ballot

as a first-time voter.

News Release:        

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN (MAY, 2012)  Gerontology Network is pleased to announce it has been selected as one of 500 nonprofit finalists in Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good program, a major philanthropic event in which the automaker is giving 100 cars to 100 organizations over 100 days.

 Each day from May 14th to August 21st five organizations will compete via 100carsforgood.com to win a Toyota of their choice.  The organization with the most votes each day wins.  Gerontology Network will compete against four other non-profit organizations to win a Toyota Sienna Mobility van on August 21st.

Transportation plays a vital role in providing access to critical services for older adults with limited mobility.  Gerontology Network provides services to over 3500 seniors every year, including transportation.  Ger