Only 18 months apart, Lecia Battle Wright and her brother, Jeffrey, have always been close, but she never expected to become his legal guardian.

The two grew up in Flint together, but now live on opposite sides of the state, making her role as a caregiver more difficult. She describes Jeffrey as “the nicest man you’ll ever meet” with a heart of gold and great style, but he has faced many challenges in his life.

So, when Battle Wright was named Jeffrey’s guardian following their mother’s passing, she felt overwhelmed. Still in Flint herself, she had to rely on her daughter in Grand Rapids to help check on Jeffrey and get his medications.

“It felt like too much,” Battle Wright recalls. “I remember saying I can’t deal with all this.”

That’s when her daughter reminded her of Care Resources, a community-based program for adults 55 years and older, and Battle Wright decided to call the organization. She learned about the opportunities they offer that promote socialization, build community and offer respite to caregivers like herself.

“Who wouldn’t like what you see at Care Resources? And the way they treated Jeffrey? It was a dream come true!” she remembers.

To learn more about how Care Resources helped Battle Wright and Jeffrey, read the full story here.

Last updated 2.13.2025 I H5610_WEB