Block by Block spoke with Lansing and Detroit organizations on how they’re addressing the need for single-family housing in their communities. Building Community Value, based in Detroit, and the Capital Area Housing Partnership, based in Lansing, share their perspectives of the needs and how their resources are serving as building blocks for a better housing ecosystem.
So many organizations throughout Mt. Pleasant are constantly working hard to give back to the community, including hosting annual fundraisers to raise funds to make their impact happen. Discover the details behind Bowties & Bourbon, the Optimist Club’s annual dinner, SHAgala, the Special Olympics Polar Plunge, and annual Rotary Club dinner—all happening this February.
Citizens Research Council, Michigan Municipal League, and Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation weigh in on state's housing needs, regional, minority-driven resources, and development within individual communities.
An alliance of three leading research institutions in Michigan is producing real-world sustainability education, research, and innovation for a greener tomorrow.
The Humane Animal Treatment Society in Mt. Pleasant hosted a free dog microchip event in partnership with Krapohl Ford & Lincoln on December 18. $1,000 was donated by the dealership to cover the costs of 100 microchips for local residents’ furry friends.
Block by Block spoke with the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, Housing North, and Communities First about how individual communities are working together to tackle the specific housing needs of their residents. For the first time ever, the state of Michigan released a statewide coordinated, comprehensive housing plan, working with stakeholders across the housing sector
While November is National Homelessness Awareness Month, Mt. Pleasant area nonprofits and organizations make it their mission year-round to help uplift and provide impactful resources to the population experiencing homelessness. Learn more about the resources available from Isabella County Restoration House, United Way, and the Isabella County Soup Kitchen.
The Community Economic Development Association of Michigan is addressing the demand for affordable housing across the state. It’s real estate development boot camp provides tools and training for developers and community members within their neighborhoods.
Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 7. Looking for unbiased education about who is on the ballot? The League of Women Voters of the Mt. Pleasant Area provides a solution.
Michigan Green Communities, a consortium of partnerships that includes the Michigan Municipal League, has been helping cities and towns across the state become greener. The annual Michigan Green Communities Challenge encourages communities to participate and also measures their sustainability efforts.
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