Free Wonderschool platform will help Michigan families find childcare faster
Scheduled to launch early 2027, the platform will connect parents to available childcare and preschool spaces with one application.
Civic & Nonprofits
Coverage of people and works undertaken by local government and nonprofits that provide innovative solutions for the community.
Latest in Civic & Nonprofits
Relationships with law enforcement and community organizations central to rural mental health services
For Sanilac County Community Health, tech supports help but collaborations make the difference.
CMHA: Telling the whole story about Michigan’s public mental health system
The Community Mental Health Association of Michigan gives a voice to the issues and the people experiencing them.
‘We go where they are’: Lucinda Stinson’s vision for a more connected Rotary
Lucinda Stinson, the new president of the Rotary Club of Kalamazoo, aims to broaden the organization’s community outreach, increase its diversity and engage members more directly with people and neighborhoods in need.
Three years of Bearcat Advantage: How Battle Creek’s free-college program is changing students’ plans
Three years after launching the Bearcat Advantage, Battle Creek Public Schools is seeing higher graduation rates and more students planning to attend four-year colleges, while the district works to make college more accessible.
Edison Resilience Hub to provide severe-weather shelter and community space
The Edison Neighborhood Association’s Kalamazoo building is being renovated into a resilience hub with solar power, battery storage, a commercial kitchen, and upgraded community space to support residents during severe weather and throughout the year.
Is PreK for All meeting its goals?
Roadmap co-author encouraged by how the state is expanding its Great Start Readiness Program into universal pre-K.
Michigan’s free universal pre-K program could serve 70,000 4-year-olds this school year
Launched in 2023, PreK for All now has no income qualifications.
Do good, feel good — Milestone volunteer programs meet growing need across Southwest Michigan
Volunteers for Milestone Senior Services do more than deliver meals; they provide companionship, pet support, home repairs, and more. And most report their service has unexpected benefits
Small Business Social Hours foster success through face-to-face connection
Why face-to-face networking opportunities are even more important for small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Relationships with law enforcement and community organizations central to rural mental health services
For Sanilac County Community Health, tech supports help but collaborations make the difference.
CMHA: Telling the whole story about Michigan’s public mental health system
The Community Mental Health Association of Michigan gives a voice to the issues and the people experiencing them.
‘We go where they are’: Lucinda Stinson’s vision for a more connected Rotary
Lucinda Stinson, the new president of the Rotary Club of Kalamazoo, aims to broaden the organization’s community outreach, increase its diversity and engage members more directly with people and neighborhoods in need.
Three years of Bearcat Advantage: How Battle Creek’s free-college program is changing students’ plans
Three years after launching the Bearcat Advantage, Battle Creek Public Schools is seeing higher graduation rates and more students planning to attend four-year colleges, while the district works to make college more accessible.
Edison Resilience Hub to provide severe-weather shelter and community space
The Edison Neighborhood Association’s Kalamazoo building is being renovated into a resilience hub with solar power, battery storage, a commercial kitchen, and upgraded community space to support residents during severe weather and throughout the year.
Is PreK for All meeting its goals?
Roadmap co-author encouraged by how the state is expanding its Great Start Readiness Program into universal pre-K.
Michigan’s free universal pre-K program could serve 70,000 4-year-olds this school year
Launched in 2023, PreK for All now has no income qualifications.
Do good, feel good — Milestone volunteer programs meet growing need across Southwest Michigan
Volunteers for Milestone Senior Services do more than deliver meals; they provide companionship, pet support, home repairs, and more. And most report their service has unexpected benefits
Small Business Social Hours foster success through face-to-face connection
Why face-to-face networking opportunities are even more important for small businesses and entrepreneurs.
