Michigan’s Indigenous children receive culturally sensitive nutrition education through new program
The 13 Moons Curriculum enriches the lives of children up to age 5 with an academic foundation focused on culturally relevant, healthy eating.
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Regional organizations help determine the childcare landscape within their own communities
The East-Central Michigan Child Care Coalition is working on expanding childcare organizations, serve more parents, and lower costs to families.
After a Traverse City food distributor’s closure, Michigan farmers work to keep produce in state
Cherry Capital Foods closed in November, leaving Michigan farmers and produce buyers scrambling to figure out what's next.
Battle Creek nonprofits share in $35 million in relief funds
A total of 15 Battle Creek area nonprofits are among 1,373 nonprofits throughout Michigan that are sharing in a $35 million pool of funds administered by the Michigan Nonprofit Association. These funds are aimed at nonprofits affected by COVID-19, especially those who work with underserved populations.
Voices of Youth: Kalamazoo politicians and youth work to increase youth political participation
Voting is a rite of passage. The State of Michigan now allows 16-year-olds to pre-register to vote. While most high school teens are not old enough to vote, they're old enough to get involved in issues that concern them. Voices of Youth's Eleanor Cook explores local groups that support youth activism and State Sen. Sean McCann weighs in.
Recruiting direct care workers a challenge for Michigan’s adult foster care homes
The Community Mental Health Association of Michigan found that adult foster care homes and other agencies are struggling to recruit and maintain workers in part due to higher wages in alternative occupations.
Statewide housing plan works with stakeholders across region to address housing needs
Block by Block spoke with the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, Housing North, and Communities First about how individual communities are working together to tackle the specific housing needs of their residents. For the first time ever, the state of Michigan released a statewide coordinated, comprehensive housing plan, working with stakeholders across the housing sector
CEDAM Real Estate Boot Camp readies Michigan’s emerging developers
The Community Economic Development Association of Michigan is addressing the demand for affordable housing across the state. It’s real estate development boot camp provides tools and training for developers and community members within their neighborhoods.
FireKeepers thinking seven generations ahead in major renewable energy move
“The Tribe is always seeking to look ahead to seven generations into the future as they plan for things,” says Jim Wise, FireKeepers' VP of Marketing. "Equally important, is (the Tribe's) love of Mother Earth which is exhibited by our ability to take vast amounts of energy needed from 100 percent renewable sources.”
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A bank few likely ever heard of helps Michigan communities thrive
An Affordable Housing Program grant from Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis allowed Dogwood Community Development to complete Shelby Trails apartments.
Regional organizations help determine the childcare landscape within their own communities
The East-Central Michigan Child Care Coalition is working on expanding childcare organizations, serve more parents, and lower costs to families.
After a Traverse City food distributor’s closure, Michigan farmers work to keep produce in state
Cherry Capital Foods closed in November, leaving Michigan farmers and produce buyers scrambling to figure out what's next.
Battle Creek nonprofits share in $35 million in relief funds
A total of 15 Battle Creek area nonprofits are among 1,373 nonprofits throughout Michigan that are sharing in a $35 million pool of funds administered by the Michigan Nonprofit Association. These funds are aimed at nonprofits affected by COVID-19, especially those who work with underserved populations.
Voices of Youth: Kalamazoo politicians and youth work to increase youth political participation
Voting is a rite of passage. The State of Michigan now allows 16-year-olds to pre-register to vote. While most high school teens are not old enough to vote, they're old enough to get involved in issues that concern them. Voices of Youth's Eleanor Cook explores local groups that support youth activism and State Sen. Sean McCann weighs in.
Recruiting direct care workers a challenge for Michigan’s adult foster care homes
The Community Mental Health Association of Michigan found that adult foster care homes and other agencies are struggling to recruit and maintain workers in part due to higher wages in alternative occupations.
Statewide housing plan works with stakeholders across region to address housing needs
Block by Block spoke with the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, Housing North, and Communities First about how individual communities are working together to tackle the specific housing needs of their residents. For the first time ever, the state of Michigan released a statewide coordinated, comprehensive housing plan, working with stakeholders across the housing sector
CEDAM Real Estate Boot Camp readies Michigan’s emerging developers
The Community Economic Development Association of Michigan is addressing the demand for affordable housing across the state. It’s real estate development boot camp provides tools and training for developers and community members within their neighborhoods.
FireKeepers thinking seven generations ahead in major renewable energy move
“The Tribe is always seeking to look ahead to seven generations into the future as they plan for things,” says Jim Wise, FireKeepers' VP of Marketing. "Equally important, is (the Tribe's) love of Mother Earth which is exhibited by our ability to take vast amounts of energy needed from 100 percent renewable sources.”
Partner Partner Content A bank few likely ever heard of helps Michigan communities thrive
An Affordable Housing Program grant from Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis allowed Dogwood Community Development to complete Shelby Trails apartments.
