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Waterford residents press board to reverse ENCORE closure as Catholic Charities explores takeover
Summary
Residents, staff and volunteers urged the Waterford Township Board to reverse or delay its May decision to discontinue the ENCORE adult day program; Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan told the board it is exploring taking over operations to avoid an August service interruption.
On June 9, 2025, the Waterford Township Board of Trustees heard an emotional, hours-long public comment period after Supervisor Bartolotta told the board Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan had expressed interest in operating the ENCORE adult day program the township voted to discontinue on May 27, 2025, with an effective date of Aug. 27, 2025.
Paul Propson, chief executive officer of Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan, told trustees his agency is willing to assume operation and seek community donations and fee revenue to sustain services. "We're willing to do more than we had imagined we could last year," Propson said, describing the agency's existing programs and a willingness to collaborate…
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