Rx Kids, the country’s first universal and unconditional cash prescription program for pregnant people and infants, provides financial support to every eligible family within a geographic area, no income requirements, no strings attached. Families receive a one-time $1,500 payment during pregnancy and $500 per month during the baby’s first year of life.
Federal Medicaid cuts threaten the very lives of those living with serious mental illness, disabilities, and substance use disorders as well as the quality of life and livelihoods of those managing their mental health care with medications and support that Medicaid currently covers.
July in Mt. Pleasant and Isabella County is packed with summer events for all ages. Whether you’re looking to celebrate Independence Day, explore local markets, the County Fair, or join unique experiences like the Rubber Duck Derby and Messy Art Night, there’s something happening every week to make the most of summer in central Michigan.
Lauren Cahill, an academic advisor at CMU, helps future teachers find confidence and purpose through mentorship and connection. By guiding students and giving back to her community, see how this 40 Under 40 Award recipient shows how lifting others can make a lasting impact.
What began as a hands-on classroom experiment at Renaissance Public School Academy quickly evolved into a thriving student-led venture. Blending agricultural learning with entrepreneurship, students are hatching chickens, harvesting produce, and managing retail sales at the Mt. Pleasant Farmers’ Market. But the most remarkable growth may be what’s happening behind the scenes. With community partners stepping in to support and guide them, these young innovators are proving that with the right environment, big ideas can grow from humble beginnings.
Across Michigan, community mental health (CMH) agencies are redefining crisis response through deep partnerships with EMS, law enforcement, and fire departments. These cross-sector collaborations have become a vital part of Michigan’s evolving approach to mental health care.
The Inclusive Literacy Alliance is a collaborative, county-wide effort to improve early reading outcomes for children with developmental differences. Parents, educators, service providers, and advocates are piloting solutions that make early literacy more accessible and effective for children who are blind or low vision, deaf or hard of hearing, or autistic.
Serving 24,000 patients annually, the Cincinnati Health Department dental program brings year-round care to students and community patients through an innovative public-private partnership.
For 50 years, Guys & Dolls Photography has been capturing the milestones, memories, and moments that define life in Mt. Pleasant. From high school seniors and family portraits to weddings and school picture days, the studio is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Michigan’s first-ever Statewide Housing Plan was released in June 2022, almost three years ago. A little over the halfway point of the comprehensive five-year plan, stakeholders and collaborative partners look at just how critical regional housing partnerships are in their own communities — moving the needle forward across the entire state.
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