Michigan programs empower kids to be community health leaders
When kids take the reins, health and wellness programs take off in new and wonderful directions that the adults in charge would never have anticipated.
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Students help ensure farm sustainability and bring local food to cafeterias in UP program
The LIFT-UP program gives students a pivotal role in identifying and addressing barriers to expanding local produce in school cafeterias.
Michigan programs aim to stop violence against youth before it happens
Medical researchers in Michigan are designing innovative programs to intervene in cycles of violence.
Photo Essay: Kalamazoo Public Schools turn Inside Out for All-district Art Fair
Mandy Clearwaters, an art teacher at Winchell Elementary, had a vision to bring Inside Out, an international portrait project devised by French-artist JR, to Kalamazoo Public Schools. With the theme "We are Kalamazoo artists," over 1,000 black and white portraits line the inner sidewalks of Bronson Park as part of Kalamazoo Public School's All-district Art Fair Friday. Check out Fran Dwight's photo essay!
Michigan’s breastfeeding networks educate parents, address disparities, advocate for parent rights
Support networks for breastfeeding parents are helping more little Michiganders get their best start in life.
Michigan project highlights needs of medically fragile foster children
A recent collaboration is working to address the many challenges faced by medically fragile foster children, who may live with chronic disorders or developmental disabilities.
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Detroit Public Schools Community District Farm-to-School initiatives grow through SNAP-Ed
The DPSCD Farm-to-School initiative increases the amounts of locally grown fruits, vegetables, and legumes used in school breakfasts and lunches.
Voices of Youth: In School Violence, a photo story
This photo story features the work of Habakuki Kibezi, who attends Loy Norrix High School. This is his first Voices of Youth Kalamazoo session. He chose photography to illustrate the problems and solutions associated with in school violence.
Voices of Youth: School violence, a photo story
This photo story features the work of Daniel Kibezi a student at Milwood Middle School in the sixth grade. This is Daniel’s second session with Kalamazoo Voices of Youth. He enjoys photography and uses this art form to explore the topic of policing in schools.
JBS Hometown Strong program gives $1 million to Kalamazoo area’s Boys & Girls Clubs for new building
The $1 million gift, part of the JBS Hometown Strong program, nudges Boys & Girls Clubs close to its $9 million goal to build a facility that will replace what was the Lake Street unit and headquarters in Kalamazoo.
Students help ensure farm sustainability and bring local food to cafeterias in UP program
The LIFT-UP program gives students a pivotal role in identifying and addressing barriers to expanding local produce in school cafeterias.
Michigan programs aim to stop violence against youth before it happens
Medical researchers in Michigan are designing innovative programs to intervene in cycles of violence.
Photo Essay: Kalamazoo Public Schools turn Inside Out for All-district Art Fair
Mandy Clearwaters, an art teacher at Winchell Elementary, had a vision to bring Inside Out, an international portrait project devised by French-artist JR, to Kalamazoo Public Schools. With the theme "We are Kalamazoo artists," over 1,000 black and white portraits line the inner sidewalks of Bronson Park as part of Kalamazoo Public School's All-district Art Fair Friday. Check out Fran Dwight's photo essay!
Michigan’s breastfeeding networks educate parents, address disparities, advocate for parent rights
Support networks for breastfeeding parents are helping more little Michiganders get their best start in life.
Michigan project highlights needs of medically fragile foster children
A recent collaboration is working to address the many challenges faced by medically fragile foster children, who may live with chronic disorders or developmental disabilities.
Partner Partner Content Detroit Public Schools Community District Farm-to-School initiatives grow through SNAP-Ed
The DPSCD Farm-to-School initiative increases the amounts of locally grown fruits, vegetables, and legumes used in school breakfasts and lunches.
Voices of Youth: In School Violence, a photo story
This photo story features the work of Habakuki Kibezi, who attends Loy Norrix High School. This is his first Voices of Youth Kalamazoo session. He chose photography to illustrate the problems and solutions associated with in school violence.
Voices of Youth: School violence, a photo story
This photo story features the work of Daniel Kibezi a student at Milwood Middle School in the sixth grade. This is Daniel’s second session with Kalamazoo Voices of Youth. He enjoys photography and uses this art form to explore the topic of policing in schools.
JBS Hometown Strong program gives $1 million to Kalamazoo area’s Boys & Girls Clubs for new building
The $1 million gift, part of the JBS Hometown Strong program, nudges Boys & Girls Clubs close to its $9 million goal to build a facility that will replace what was the Lake Street unit and headquarters in Kalamazoo.
