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Development News Jesse Fletcher is the executive director of the Humane Society of Midland County Community Development

Profile Q & A with Humane Society of Midland County executive director Jesse Fletcher

Carly LillardThursday, April 4, 2024
Pets are a big part of our culture, providing many benefits to their caregivers. In this week’s Catalyst, we profile the new executive director of the Humane Society of Midland  County, an organization who cares about the wellbeing of these animals.
Feature Story Kevin Heye, executive director of Safe and Sound Child Advocacy Center, with Luke Drumright of "3-2-1 Connection" Diversity

MCTV’s 3-2-1 Connection celebrates those who make a difference . . . ‘Where everyone has a story’

Amy HutchinsonThursday, April 4, 2024
Three young adults defy their disabilities to reach their goals and impact the Greater Midland community  
Longform Teacher helping child at NEST Child Care and Parent Institute in Detroit Second Wave - MichiganKids and Education

خارطة طريق "التعليم ما قبل الابتدائي للجميع" تتخذ منهجًا شاملًا لإطلاق برنامج "التعليم ما قبل الاب

Joanne Bailey-BoorsmaTuesday, April 2, 2024
في يناير 2023، أعلنت الحاكمة غريتشن ويتمر عن خطتها "التعليم ما قبل الابتدائي للجميع"، والتي ستوفر الوصول إلى التعليم ما قبل الابتدائي المجاني لجميع الأطفال البالغين من العمر أربع سنوات في ميشيغان بحلول عام 2027. في فبراير 2024، أصدرت دائرة التعليم مدى الحياة، التقدم، والإمكانيات في ميشيغان (MiLEAP) خطة الطريق مع توصيات حول كيف يمكن للولاية تحقيق هذا الهدف. شاركت مجموعة السياسات العادلة، وهي منظمة استشارية تعليمية في واشنطن العاصمة تركز على سياسات الرعاية والتعليم المبكرة، في تأليف خارطة الطريق.
Longform Robin Beasley is the director of Garden of Dreams Preschool inside First Congregational Church. Second Wave - MichiganKids and Education

Tri-Share makes quality child care more affordable for working parents

Jaishree DrepaulTuesday, April 2, 2024
MI Tri-Share is a first-of-its-kind cost-sharing funding model. The state, the employee, and their employer each chip in for one-third of the price of child care.
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Big change in health care landscape

Ron BeacomThursday, March 28, 2024
MyMichigan Health acquires Ascension St. Mary’s and facilities in Tawas and Standish  
Longform Teacher helping child at NEST Child Care and Parent Institute in Detroit Second Wave - MichiganKids and Education

PreK For All Roadmap takes a holistic approach to rolling out PreK For All

Joanne Bailey-BoorsmaWednesday, March 27, 2024
The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) has released the PreK for All Roadmap plan with recommendations on how the state can achieve universal pre-K for all 4-year-olds in Michigan.
Longform Teacher helping child at NEST Child Care and Parent Institute in Detroit Second Wave - MichiganKids and Education

La Hoja de Ruta de PreK Para Todos adopta un enfoque holístico para el despliegue de PreK Para Todos

Joanne Bailey-BoorsmaWednesday, March 27, 2024
En enero de 2023, la gobernadora Gretchen Whitmer anunció su plan PreK para Todos, que proporcionaría acceso a la educación preescolar gratuita a todos los niños de cuatro años de Michigan para 2027. En febrero de 2024, el Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) publicó el plan de la Hoja de Ruta con recomendaciones
Feature Story Amber Desgranges and Rachel Ruddock of the Michigan Primary Care Association. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

New initiative offers Michigan nursing students opportunity to build careers in underserved areas

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, March 25, 2024
The Michigan Primary Care Association is collaborating with nine of Michigan’s state universities to provide nursing students with opportunities to train in Federally Qualified Health Centers and Rural Health Clinics.
Longform Christine Sauvé. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

New state law will help ensure health care access for non-English-speaking Michiganders

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, March 21, 2024
Michigan's new Statewide Meaningful Language Access Coordination Act will require public services to be more accessible to non-English speakers. 
Development News Great Lakes Loons logo Scene

Loons open season April 5; hope for success in 2024

Ralph E. WirtzThursday, March 21, 2024
New lighting, new manager, returning coaches greet Loons fans in 2024
Development News Ariel Rak, Keren (15), Iris Mehler, Hillel (11) Healthy Communities

Mom of child with disability helps create Midland area support group for parents and caregivers

Sarah SpohnThursday, March 21, 2024
One in six children in the United States from the ages three to 17 years old has a disability. A Midland mom co-founded a support group for parents and caretakers of children with disabilities to provide advocacy, education, and connections for families. 
Longform Kelsey Lehman and Autumn Carson Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Podcast a "not-so-clinical approach to conversations surrounding all things mental health."

Jaishree DrepaulTuesday, March 19, 2024
Podcast hosted by three friends covers a range of topics like finding a therapist, tips for loved ones, and misconceptions and stigmas surrounding medications. 
Feature Story Community health worker Lindsay Bechtel Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Community health worker on the job at Vantage Plastics

Rylee BarnsdaleTuesday, March 19, 2024
In order to continue their mission of serving the community through sustainability, Standish based materials company Vantage Plastics is now partnering with the Central Michigan District Health Department (CMDHD) to integrate a community health worker (CHW) on site. 
Feature Story Robert Sheehan, executive director of the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Proposed licensure changes aim to ease Michigan's social worker shortage

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, March 18, 2024
Mental health and social work advocates are pushing for legislative change to shift Michigan's social worker licensing process from a test-based approach to a practice-driven alternative that has proven successful in other states.
Development News Butterflies in Bloom typically attracts thousands of visitors to Dow Gardens. Scene

Butterflies in Bloom take flight at Dow Gardens

Sarah SpohnThursday, March 14, 2024
Dow Gardens is reopening their 1975 Alden B. Dow-designed conservatory after extensive renovation. The feature event there is the Butterflies in Bloom.  
Development News A feature attraction at the Cozy Cats Cafe. Entrepreneurship

Cozy Cats Cafe opens March 18

Stephanie M. YancerThursday, March 14, 2024
A unique new business combining cats and coffee is ready to open in Sanford
Feature Story “It is time for our community to rally behind these vital professionals, to elevate their status and acknowledge the indispensable role they play." Community Development

Disability Coalition of Midland County tackles local employment issues

Carly LillardThursday, March 14, 2024
Agencies compete for direct care workers, coalition finds opportunities to employ disabled individuals
Longform Rendering of Sawmill Lofts in Grayling Second Wave - MichiganBuilding Communities

Recent Michigan housing legislation incentivizes more housing developments

Sarah SpohnTuesday, March 12, 2024
As part of the Make it in Michigan Strategy, the state of Michigan has new finance tools and opportunities to convert vacant land into housing via the Transformational Brownfield Fund and tax increment funding. The State Land Bank Authority and Michigan Community Capital are working with state, local, and federal organizations to develop attainable workforce housing in their communities.   
Development News St. Patrick's Day Sip and Strut takes place in downtown Midland, Friday evening, March 15. Scene

Downtown Midland presents a progressive workout event with Shamrock Sip & Strut

Sarah SpohnThursday, March 7, 2024
To kick off St. Patrick’s Day shenanigans, Downtown Midland is hosting the second annual Shamrock Sip & Strut event on Friday, March 15. The progressive workout  invites participants to enjoy a unique workout bar crawl, with exercise, snacks and drinks.
Development News Zonta Club of Midland president Lindsey McMacken with husband, Gavin, and son, Gideon. Community Development

Profile Q & A focuses on Zonta Club of Midland

Ralph E. WirtzThursday, March 7, 2024
In our series about local service organizations and their impact on our community, Catalyst interviews the president of the Zonta Club of Midland.
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