Living with disabilities can impact mental health
People with a disability report experiencing frequent mental distress almost five times as often as adults without disabilities. Community mental health agencies can help.
How Produce Prescriptions are promoting healthy behaviors across Michigan
More than 20 Produce Prescription Programs operating across the state are helping people improve their diets by giving them access to fresh fruits and vegetables.
Partner Partner Content A bank few likely ever heard of helps Michigan communities thrive
An Affordable Housing Program grant from Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis allowed Dogwood Community Development to complete Shelby Trails apartments.
Encouraging greener communities
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.
Partner Partner Content Community foundations, nonprofit lenders blending strengths
A growing partnership model between community foundations and nonprofit lenders is expanding investment power in Michigan's small businesses.
Scams rob Michigan elders of millions, but health providers and nonprofits offer help
Michigan organizations that provide health care and other services for older adults are working to reduce the impact of scams through education and legislative help.
Mid Michigan College launches new agriculture program for students
Mid Michigan College launched a new agriculture program this semester. Discover more about the program and how it’ll benefit the rural Michigan economy, students, and area farmers.
Bringing Nashville live-music vibes to Mt. Pleasant: Meet local cover artist Mitch Reetz
If you think you’re hearing live music by country star Eric Church in Mt. Pleasant—think again. While he sure can mimic the musician, local talent Mitch Reetz has a voice and vibe all of his own, and he shares it across beloved mid-Michigan venues. Learn more about this singer and guitarist who covers country and other genres.
Pre-K para Todos mejorará a largo plazo la salud, la educación y los resultados sociales de los niño
Cuando se trata de educación, el Kids Count Data Book (Libro de datos sobre el recuento de niños) de 2023 sitúa a Michigan en el puesto 42 de los 50 estados. Una de las muchas maneras en que el estado está trabajando para mejorar la calidad y la equidad en la educación es mediante el avance de Pre-K gratuito para todos.
Home-based early childhood educators weigh in on PreK for All
A common concern about PreK for All that came up during listening sessions was the role of home-based childcare and early education providers.
