Federal SNAP changes threaten little Michiganders’ food access and future
Good nutrition lays the foundation for physical growth, brain development, and school readiness.
Los cambios federales en el SNAP amenazan el acceso a los alimentos y el futuro de los pequeños habitantes de Michigan
“Las prestaciones del SNAP no cubren todos los gastos alimentarios de las familias en ningún lugar del estado, y estos cambios están ampliando aún más esa brecha”. Julie Cassidy, MLPP.
Mental health equity: Changes, challenges, and paving a path forward
“Health equity has always been an uphill battle. But without intentional investment and consistency, we risk sliding backward." Marianne Huff
Senior services in Isabella County prepare for possible funding shortfalls
From fitness classes and meal deliveries to home care and volunteer companionship, the Isabella County Commission on Aging supports hundreds of older adults each week. But with potential federal funding cuts and a critical millage renewal ahead, director Jen Crawford shares what’s at stake for the programs that keep local seniors healthy, active, and connected.
Innovation and advocacy: Building the early childhood workforce
If implemented, the many innovative solutions for building the early childhood workforce could have phenomenal results.
SDOH Hubs improve mental and physical health while reducing disparities
The goal is to improve health outcomes, achieve health equity, and remove barriers to opportunity.
Brittany Milan champions collaboration between campus and community
As part of our Emerging Leaders series featuring 40 Under 40 Award recipients, Brittany Milan—CMU’s director of alumni and donor engagement—is strengthening bonds between Central Michigan University and the Mt. Pleasant community through alumni connection, mentorship, and partnerships that foster pride and shared success across Michigan.
Christmas Outreach of Isabella County prepares for 2025 holiday season
With registration coming up soon, Christmas Outreach of Isabella County is hard at work getting ready to provide winter essentials for families in the 2025 holiday season.
New platform to share ‘Common Ground’ from community ideas and solutions
Issue Media Group, a multilocal network of solutions-based, issues-focused digital publications, has launched a new national platform for increasing the reach and impact of its journalism.
WCMU Public Media faces funding cuts but finds strength in donors
After federal funding cuts through the 2025 Rescissions Act, WCMU Public Media faces a 19% annual budget loss. Yet, through strong listener and viewer support and their unwavering commitment to local storytelling, the station continues to educate, inform, and inspire audiences across 42 Michigan counties.
