The front room of an adult foster home in Allegan.

Smaller does mean better for residents in adult foster care homes

OnPoint and Northern Lakes Community Mental Health share how adult foster care homes empower Michiganders with disabilities while enriching our communities.

Margot Weiner having fun at Sibshop.
Through joyful play of Sibshops, youngsters find new ways to relate to siblings with disabilities

Sibshops give kids who have siblings living with disabilities the opportunity to connect, share their experiences, ask questions, and offer advice.

Shonte' Terhune-Smith is a doula health educator, lactation consultant, and birth doula practicing in Genesee County.
Michigan’s new Medicaid coverage for birth doulas brings benefits and new challenges

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has been bolstering support for Michigan doulas through its Doula Initiative.

Local sawmill brings lasting memories through woodworking to mid Michigan

ZH Creations of Weidman is bringing their love of woodworking to the people of mid Michigan with original wood creations and DIY charcuterie board woodworking classes. Discover ZH Creations owner Zach Hatfield’s entrepreneurial journey and creativity.

Carter Kits
Carter Kits help first responders take better care of patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder

​North Country Community Mental Health and Northern Lakes Community Mental Health provide Carter Kits to first responders. The kits contain sensory items that help distract children with Autism Spectrum Disorder from the stress of being involved in an emergency situation.

Grand Rapids Assistant Planning Director Jay Steffen describes these new benches in Grand Rapids' Creston neighborhood as a "direct result" of Michigan's Age-Friendly Action Plan.
Michigan Age-Friendly Action Plan aims to make it easier for adults to age in place

Michigan's Age-Friendly Action Plan has established a blueprint that's helping Michiganders ages 50 and older remain connected, feel respected, and live more independently within their communities.

WISD students.
Community mental health collaboration with ISD helps students access mental health supports

Washtenaw Intermediate School District is working to fight stigma and provide mental healthcare to students with help from Washtenaw Community Mental Health.

St. Clair County Community Mental Health
Community mental health youth program promotes physical fitness and healthy eating

St. Clair County Community Mental Health (CMH) Bfit program is geared towards helping children and teens build skills related to physical fitness and good nutrition.

Local manufacturer credits quality products and dedicated employees for continued growth

Remus-based Bandit Industries celebrates 40 years in business this year. The local company has a global presence with a dealership network of over 250 locations around the world. Plus, they’ve recently added two more local locations–in Remus and Mt. Pleasant–adding thousands of square feet of office and manufacturing space, plus product offerings. Discover more about their recent growth and dig deep into their employee-owned operations.

The series of STEM-based adventures provides educational, engaging entertainment for kids and families during seasonal and holiday breaks.
STEM Staycations encourage families to explore locally this spring break

Spring break means travel for many families, but a regional campaign, STEM Staycation Promotions, is tailored to those who are looking to explore locally.   

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