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Longform Lunchtime at Oehrli Elementary School in Montague, Mich. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Michigan's free school meals yield high returns for student health and academic success

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, May 30, 2024
Michigan has become one of eight states to make free school meals available to all, creating notable benefits for students' health.
Longform Patricia Tillman-Meakins, Tracey Williams, and Becca Fleming at Packard Health Clinic at West Willow. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Community-based health projects offer care for underserved residents in Detroit, Ypsi, and Jackson

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, May 23, 2024
Several Michigan organizations are innovating ways to increase health care access for the state’s most vulnerable residents in their own communities. 
Longform A rendering of the future University of Michigan Center for Innovation. Kids and Education

"Our commitment to Detroit is increasing": U-M constructs new downtown Detroit center

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, May 22, 2024
To deepen connections between Ann Arbor and Detroit, the University of Michigan is constructing the University of Michigan Center for Innovation in downtown Detroit. 
Longform Norm Tyler, Susan Wineberg, and Joann Green at the Robert S. Wilson House in Ann Arbor. Arts and Culture

New self-guided tours offer a look at Ann Arbor's "living history" for city's bicentennial

Jaishree DrepaulWednesday, May 22, 2024
Local history is right in the palm of your hand thanks to a new series of self-guided smartphone tours of the city. 
Longform Dawn Marentay and Rachel Blistein at Ouila's facilities in Whitmore Lake. Sustainability

From organic flowers to eco-friendly packaging, these Ypsi businesses are innovating to go green

Sarah RiggWednesday, May 22, 2024
We talked to the owners of a flower farm, a beauty care line, and a beer distributor, all based in the Ypsi area, about how they're building more environmentally friendly businesses.
Innovation News Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development Director Toni Kayumi, Manchester Mayor Pat Vailliencourt, and Manchester United Methodist Church Pastor Susan Hitts at Manchester United Methodist Church, site of Manchester's senior café Healthy Communities

Senior café offering free meals for older adults opens in Manchester

Jenny Rose RyanWednesday, May 22, 2024
The Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development Senior Nutrition Program has opened a new senior café location in Manchester, offering free meals for seniors every Tuesday and Thursday.
Innovation News A promotional image for Ypsi Pride. Arts and Culture

Ypsi Pride returns for one-day event featuring expanded performer and vendor lineup

Sarah RiggWednesday, May 22, 2024
Ypsi Pride will return for one day, June 7, at locations throughout Ypsilanti's Depot Town, with an even longer lineup of vendors and performers than last year.
Innovation News Shamar Herron and Johnny Epps at the Washtenaw American Job Center. Economic Development

Washtenaw American Job Center welcomes public with open house

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, May 22, 2024
Michigan Works! Southeast celebrated the opening of its new Washtenaw American Job Center in Ann Arbor with an open house on May 17. 
Partner Content AAoM Kids List Second Wave - MichiganEquity

When it comes to autism and mental health, stigma and discrimination play a huge role

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, May 21, 2024
Being autistic does not mean a person cannot experience good mental health. However, studies have shown that 78% of autistic children have at least one mental health condition. Stigma and discrimination are often a contributing factor.
Longform Corey Houser. Equity

Southeast Michigan expungement fairs set formerly incarcerated job-seekers on road to employment

Sarah RiggWednesday, May 15, 2024
Michigan Works! Southeast and other partners have been making it easier for formerly incarcerated job-seekers to expunge their records for at least 10 years.
Longform Caroline Huntoon. Arts and Culture

Ypsi event to spotlight local authors

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, May 15, 2024
YpsiWrites' upcoming Ypsilanti-Area Authors Reading on May 22 is the organization's latest way to support local writers and readers alike.
Innovation News A still from the film "F3VER," which will screen at the Ann Arbor Black Film Festival. Arts and Culture

Ann Arbor Black Film Festival to debut in June

Natalia HoltzmanWednesday, May 15, 2024
The inaugural Ann Arbor Black Film Festival will debut on June 1, with films screening at the State Theatre in Ann Arbor from noon to 9:00 p.m.
Innovation News Dr. Martha Kershaw with a patient at Hope Clinic. Healthy Communities

Ypsi clinic offers free sleep studies for uninsured patients through Michigan Medicine partnership

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, May 15, 2024
Ypsilanti’s Hope Clinic, in partnership with Michigan Medicine, has launched a program to offer free sleep studies to current Hope patients.
Innovation News The AFC Ann Arbor women's team. Sustainability

Ann Arbor soccer club to plant three trees for every goal scored this season

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, May 15, 2024
The club will donate trees to Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation, planting a minimum of 200 trees as part of the city’s A2Zero campaign and ongoing bicentennial celebrations.
Innovation News A kickoff event for the Green Business Challenge. Sustainability

Ann Arbor launches Green Business Challenge to help businesses become more sustainable

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, May 15, 2024
As part of a partnership with Ann Arbor SPARK, interested businesses can participate in the four-and-half-month challenge in a variety of categories, from energy and water conservation to resilience and education. 
Longform Robert Sheehan and colleague, Valerie Jamerson, take a look at the new Tool Kit. Second Wave - MichiganKids and Education

Social Work Career Promotion Tool Kit shares benefits and pathways to rewarding careers

Joanne Bailey-BoorsmaTuesday, May 14, 2024
The toolkit is designed to enhance recruitment and promote social work career opportunities across the state. It includes sample language for websites, emails, and social media posts as well as recommended language for various professionals, including high school guidance counselors, college academic advisors, and behavioral health providers. There are also photographic materials for outreach usage.   
Longform Moms Demand Action Against Gun Violence Washtenaw County lead Rochelle Igrisan at Huron Heights Apartments. Healthy Communities

Local organizations will host two Ypsi events to promote ending gun violence

Sarah RiggWednesday, May 8, 2024
Representatives from several Washtenaw County organizations will host two June events about nonviolence and gun safety in the greater Ypsilanti area.
Innovation News Putt-r-round's pop-up miniature golf course. Entrepreneurship

Ypsi residents expand pop-up mini-golf business to include mobile 9-hole par-1 course

Sarah RiggWednesday, May 8, 2024
Ypsilanti residents Jef Porkins and Jade Weber have transformed their passion for mini-golf into a pop-up mini-golf business called Putt-r-round.
Innovation News SPARK's Annual Meeting at the EMU Student Center on April 30, 2024. Entrepreneurship

Ann Arbor SPARK looks back on 20 years, celebrates local entrepreneurs at annual meeting

Jaishree DrepaulWednesday, May 1, 2024
Hundreds gathered for a luncheon at the EMU Student Center to applaud the organization, which advances the economy of the Ann Arbor region by attracting and retaining innovative businesses and people.
Longform Huron Vista and The Residences at Huron under construction on W. Clark Rd. in Ypsilanti. Community Development

Three affordable housing developments set to open soon in Ypsi

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, May 1, 2024
As housing and rent costs continue to soar across the country, developers in Ypsilanti are working to address a shortage of affordable new units – and, in one case, open the door to home ownership for residents.
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Hasini and Harshini Anand are members of Corner Health Center's Youth Leadership Council and mental health advocates.

 


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