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Longform Shariki Bell in her apartment in Pontiac. Community Development

Living on couches, in hotels, or in cars, many in Oakland County experience "hidden" homelessness

Patrick DunnWednesday, April 30, 2025
While homelessness is often thought of as sleeping either on the street or in a shelter, it takes many other forms. We talked to Oakland County residents who've experienced some of them.
Feature Story Ashley Carter of Michigan Justice Fund and Adam Grant of A Brighter Way Second Wave - Michigan

Boosting resources for legal reform in MichiganNonprofit Journal Project Feature

Layla McMurtrieTuesday, April 29, 2025
Michigan Justice Fund is pioneering a collaborative funding model to support justice reform initiatives across the state. By bringing together local and national funders, the fund invests in community-led solutions that address the long-term impact of mass incarceration.
Longform SMALLBrush-Mentone Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Indiana nonprofit’s oral health program reaches 39 states

Shandra MartinezFriday, April 25, 2025
McMillen Health’s Brush program equips families and educators with easy-to-understand oral health tools, transforming access in underserved communities.
Feature Story A grand opening celebration for the Community Garden at Nelson Park is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 1. Parks and Recreation

PHOTOS: Take a peek at the Sterling Heights Community Garden ahead of its grand opening

MJ GalbraithThursday, April 24, 2025
We captured some of the final work underway as spring rolls in full bloom.
Development News “This is more than a redevelopment — it’s a rebirth,” says Southfield Mayor Dr. Ken Siver. Economic Development

Mixed-use developments in Ferndale and Southfield vary in size and scope but both win state support

MJ GalbraithThursday, April 24, 2025
“The Vester Flats mixed-use project will provide new workforce housing that is much needed throughout the State of Michigan," says Walters Group CEO Matt Walters.
Longform Roz Nowosielski picks up trash at Stony Creek Metropark during an Earth Day cleanup event. She walks at the park every day and wanted to help clean it up. Parks and Recreation

Metroparks highlight new and expanded climate initiatives for Earth Day

Patrick DunnTuesday, April 22, 2025
The Huron-Clinton Metroparks are celebrating this Earth Day by rolling out several new pilot initiatives that are the first steps in an ambitious plan to combat the impacts of climate change.
Partner Content AAoM NAT Conference vendors include autistic artists and entrepreneurs. Second Wave - MichiganEquity

Beyond awareness, autism acceptance affirms neurodiversity and improves lives

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, April 17, 2025
The Autism Alliance of Michigan and other advocates for autistic people are working hard to move from raising autism awareness to fostering autism acceptance. 
Feature Story Certified harp practitioner and vibroacoustic harp therapy practitioner Karen Thueme plays music at her office in Richmond. Arts and Culture

"Music is for everyone": The therapeutic power of music therapy in Metro Detroit

Laura FitzgeraldThursday, April 17, 2025
While music therapy comes in many shapes and sizes, the practice has the power to improve well-being and promote healing for people of all ages and abilities. Metro Detroit offers several music therapy programs and therapeutic music practices.  
Feature Story Crossing the Clinton River in Sterling Heights. Community Development

Business and non-profit organizations bridge the gap and work together in Sterling Heights

MJ GalbraithThursday, April 17, 2025
Non-profit and for-profit organizations alike work together while lifting up the community through a series of unique partnerships and opportunities.
Feature Story Sasha Center's Denim Day celebration guests from 2023. Community Development

Strength in Style: Empowering survivors at SASHA Center’s Denim Day event

Kahn Santori DavisonTuesday, April 15, 2025
As Sexual Assault Awareness Month is midway through, the SASHA Center in Detroit will host a Denim Day event on April 30 to support and uplift sexual assault survivors.
Longform Summit Pointe Youth Services staff, from left, Matt Jones, Beth Decker, Sam Stover, Melissa DeDie, a Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Community mental health and child welfare collaborate to care for Michigan’s vulnerable children

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, April 15, 2025
Michigan’s community mental health (CMH) agencies are the lead in providing mental health care for children in the child welfare system.
Development News Velocity is located at 6633 18 Mile Rd. in Sterling Heights. Entrepreneurship

Sterling Heights business hub brings back pitch competition for Macomb County entrepreneurs

MJ GalbraithThursday, April 10, 2025
A “bigger and better” pitch competition for Macomb County entrepreneurs has been announced by Velocity in Sterling Heights.
Development News The Phoenix Center in Pontiac, 2015. Community Development

'A major moment': Demolition work begins at Phoenix Center in downtown Pontiac

MJ GalbraithThursday, April 10, 2025
“This is a turning point for Pontiac’s future,” said Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter. “For decades, many have disinvested in Downtown Pontiac, limiting its potential. Now, we are unlocking the opportunity to attract businesses and bring new energy to our county seat.”
Feature Story "... at least 17 children at any time are boarding in an emergency department across the state.” Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Michigan's hospitals and improved pediatric behavioral health care

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, April 8, 2025
The Michigan Health and Hospital Association addresses pediatric behavioral health care with data, advocacy, and grant funding of member hospital programs. 
Development News NTL Industries Inc. is located at 6592 Arrow Dr. in Sterling Heights. Entrepreneurship

Michigan Small Business Persons of the Year award goes to Sterling Heights machine shop owners

MJ GalbraithThursday, April 3, 2025
A National Small Business Person of the Year will be named later this spring during National Small Business Week activities in Washington, D.C.
Feature Story Vickey Carter-Ivory volunteered at the Rotating Shelter at her church Second Wave - Michigan

Faith-based groups lend a hand to shelter vulnerable DetroitersNonprofit Journal Project

Carole Hawke-DiopTuesday, April 1, 2025
With homelessness in Detroit on the rise, Cass Community Social Services partners with local congregations to tackle “a problem we can fix.”
Feature Story Passenger provide recovery support to people in the music industry and in the community Second Wave - Michigan

From tour van to recovery haven: How Detroit's Passenger is reimagining music industry supportNonprofit Journal Project

Chris HandysideTuesday, April 1, 2025
In Hamtramck, Passenger offers support groups and hosts creative programming that bridges recovery and artistic expression for locals and touring musicians.  
Feature Story K-9 Mase. Community Development

Oak Park’s first K-9 officer retires after eight years of service

Sierra OkoniewskiMonday, March 31, 2025
On March 31, the first K-9 officer and handler in Oak Park retired from the city's Department of Public Safety after eight years of tail-wagging dedication. Named after an Oak Park officer who died while on duty in 2008, K-9 Mase is renowned for his outstanding tracking abilities.
Longform The site of Hillside Townes in downtown Farmington. Community Development

Downtown Farmington builds on its past and toward its future with several big projects underway

MJ GalbraithMonday, March 31, 2025
Big projects abound in downtown Farmington with new housing, infrastructure, and public spaces underway.
Longform Jessica Rickert Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Breaking Barriers: Dr. Jessica Rickert inspires native dentists

Shandra MartinezMonday, March 31, 2025
Jessica Rickert, DDS, the first American Indian female dentist, advocates for oral health equity and inspires Native youth through mentorship and representation.
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