Home is where family is: Remote work brings families back together in rural Michigan

The pandemic has made the benefits of living close to family clear, and its impact on remote work has opened the door for families to live closer together – even in communities that may not be able to offer the same job opportunities as large cities. As it turns out, when given the same work opportunities, many families are choosing rural living.

Mickenzy Crowder, Tiffany Jackson, Alexandria Rowe, Janiyah Sherrill, Faith Smith, and Xynese Frazier are among the student leaders helping implement Rec-Connect™ physical activity programming in Detroit schools.
Rec-Connect™ empowers Detroit high school student leaders to foster physical activity among peers

Student leaders in the Detroit Public Schools Community District are helping design and implement SNAP-Ed funded Rec-Connect™ programming, which promotes physical activity.

Central Michigan International Film Festival, Rising

The Central Michigan International Film Festival highlights the incredible work of many independent filmmakers. We had the opportunity to meet the filmmakers behind the short film “Rising” and talk to them about their experience creating the film.

The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe first all-female executive council (left to right) Council Secretary Martha Wemigwans, Sub-Chief Jennifer Wassegijig, Chief Theresa Peters Jackson, Treasurer Gayle Ruhl.
Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribal Council elects first-ever all-female executive council

The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe has elected an all-female executive council, which is working toward a number of future endeavors that will create an even more vibrant community for tribal members.

Issue Media Group Launches Rural Innovation eXchange

Issue Media Group is excited to announce the company’s latest online media project – Rural Innovation eXchange (RIX). RIX will focus on the innovation, talent, entrepreneurship, social innovation and community development taking place in rural Michigan and feature the work of rural talent and content creators.   

Central Michigan International Film Festival, Christian Grant

The 19th annual Central Michigan International Film Festival, held Feb. 16 through Feb. 22, highlights the incredible work of multiple local filmmakers. This week we spoke with filmmaker and festival organizer, Christian Grant.

Pam Lynch, director of Harm Reduction Michigan.
Michigan works to reverse rising substance use disorder during pandemic

Across Michigan, health professionals are racing to understand which communities have been hit hardest by substance use disorder during the pandemic – and how to turn the trend back around. 

Local organizations partner to host Fraud, Scams, & Misinformation Awareness webinar series

A comprehensive webinar series to help the public learn how to recognize the growing number of scams and avoid being a victim of one of them begins this month.

Behavior Specialist Marcy Carter asks students at Kalamazoo's Northwood Elementary to discuss their feelings.
Michigan’s Social-Emotional Learning Network helps schools serve the whole child

The new network's members, including superintendents, principals, teachers, and school counselors, are helping Michigan's schools instill social-emotional learning in their school cultures.

KISD Nutrition Educator Amy Klinkoski at the Kentwood Farmers Market at the Kent District Library's Kentwood branch.
Collaboration with libraries extends Kent ISD’s SNAP-Ed reach

Kent District Library patrons can now nourish their minds and their bodies at the library, thanks to a unique collaboration with the Kent Intermediate School District and Kentwood Farmers Market.

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