WAND staffers Bobbie Wrenn Banks (Director of Education and Outreach) and Tanya Wallace-Hargro (National Field Director) spent some great days in Michigan this fall. Thanks to everyone who hosted, attended, and worked so hard!

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After the WAND Michigan fall membership meeting, Maria Mannarino Thompson, Joy Pryor (standing) Kim Joy Bergier and Clare Mead Rosen (seated) pause for a photo with national leaders Tanya Wallace-Hargro and Bobbie Wrenn Banks.

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WAND field director Tanya Wallace-Hargro met with Michele Corey, community advocacy director for Michigan's Children, in October. Michigan's Children is a statewide, multi-issue, independent, nonprofit advocacy group that acts as a voice for children. Michele works closely with state legislators in Lansing.

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"Understanding the Budget and Learning to Talk About It" -- A dozen eager participants gathered in Alpena, Michigan on October 15th for a WAND Ed Fund training on the federal budget.

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America's Checkbook: What the Federal Budget Can Tell Us About Who We Are - Michigan social workers and human service professionals met in Traverse City on October 14th for a lively discussion of federal budget priorities and the connection between decisions made in Washington and their mission to help meet the basic needs of individuals throughout Michigan.