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Maribeth Leonard in the crisis residential services unit at LifeWays Community Mental Health's new mental health crisis service center, funded by Jackson County's mental health millage.

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Mental health millages meet crucial needs in four Michigan counties

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, February 11, 2021

Woman walks with an older woman

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Michigan Dementia Coalition seeks to maximize quality of life for those living with dementia

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, February 4, 2021

Jake Saldaña and his son play inside of Sal's gym.

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“When you’re not allowed to give up, you change”

Jenifer VelosoWednesday, February 3, 2021

Ruth Bell's pathway to opening Chugga's Bakery has been a bumpy one, but one she seems destined for.

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Detroit baking entrepreneur determined to see her business rise again

Kate RoffTuesday, February 2, 2021

A nursing student in training at GRCC.

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Nearly 2,900 frontliners receive state scholarships to attend GRCC

Shandra MartinezSunday, January 31, 2021

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The Literacy Center advances in competition to receive funding for Latina skilled trade workers

Sarah SpohnFriday, January 22, 2021

Carolyn Wilson administers the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to Dr. Eric Kane at Beaumont Service Center in Southfield on Dec. 15, 2020.

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Michigan health care professionals work to assuage skepticism as they roll out COVID-19 vaccines

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, January 21, 2021

Reggie Reed, who went to Beecher, is one of several local players trying to make the Flint United roster.

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Flint United is providing hope for local hoop dreamers

Patrick HayesWednesday, January 20, 2021

GRDC supporters gather in front of a community mural in the days before COVID-19.

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Resilient Neighborhoods: How COVID-19 rewrote the rules for community engagement in Detroit

David SandsTuesday, January 19, 2021

Dr. Wassim Tarraf has carried out research on COVID-19's impact on people of color.

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Michigan grapples with COVID-19's disproportionate impact on people of color's mental health

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, January 14, 2021

Michigan Fosters Executive Director Tiffany Kraker and Holland Heights CRC Parsonage Committee Chairman Kevin Anderson stand outside of what is soon to become Journey Home, a place for families navigating foster care.

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Coming home: Michigan Fosters creates a sense of home for foster famlies

andrea goodellTuesday, January 12, 2021

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Resilient Neighborhoods: How organizations are helping Detroit students stay ahead during COVID-19

Tyrone Mitchell Jr.Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Amy Heydlauff, CEO of 5 Healthy Towns Foundation, spearheaded a ReThink Health collaborative in western Washtenaw County.

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Major health care players collaborate to rethink how they invest in Washtenaw County's well-being

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, January 7, 2021

“Fear no evil” on his left tells the story of the artist being robbed and pistol-whipped in Flint—a moment that left a permanent scar.

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Flint artist Cam Howe talks sports dreams, reflects on the past & future goals

Xzavier SimonWednesday, January 6, 2021

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Community discussions encourage new, mutually-beneficial solutions for unhoused population

Ricky OlmosThursday, December 17, 2020

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