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Feature Story A visitor to Blake's Orchard out picking apples.

3 Macomb County cider mills and orchards you won't want to miss this season

Each of these three Macomb County U-pick orchards offer home-made cider and donuts, as well as their own unique attractions.

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Nonprofit artist incubator opens in downtown Farmington, offering private studios and more

“There's a synergy that happens when artists work in close proximity together,” says Mary Lou Stropoli, co-founder of Skep Space.

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Local business leaders recognized for contributions to Sterling Heights defense industry

“We are honored to recognize Mary and Ron for their exemplary service to our community, the local defense community and our Veterans,” says Karl G. Oskoian, Sterling Heights Area Community Foundation Executive Director and President Emeritus.

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"Mamavist" Fellowship works to uplift the voices of mothers of color at the ballot box

Mothering Justice, a national grassroots policy advocacy organization, is raising the voices of womxn of color, and building "political mama power" for 2022 Midterm Elections.

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Dearborn nonprofit forges relationships to inspire healthy living

Dearborn-based Leaders Advancing and Helping Communities has honed the art of bringing community residents and organizations together while ensuring that the unique perspectives of Arab Americans, refugees, and immigrants have a seat at the table during the decision-making processes.

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Closing Michigan's 'adventure gap': Floating classroom gets hundreds of students out on the water

“The reality is, for so many of our kids, there is this really negative image of Detroit and this place that they call home,” says teacher Monica DeGarmo. Canoemobile, and partner organizations, hosted an outdoor classroom for nearly 80 students this week, in a bid to change the narrative and better connect students with Michigan's nature scene. 

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Behind the launch of metro Detroit’s newest foundation and its mission to help area nonprofits

“We're trying to spread awareness that the foundation exists and especially for nonprofits,” says Rebekah Monroe with the newly launched Christian Financial Credit Union Outreach & Impact Foundation. “We want to partner with folks that are doing great work, because there are a lot of great nonprofits doing amazing work and we want to know about them and potentially partner with them.”

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Opening soon: Take a sneak peek at Hazel Park’s new tiki bar and BBQ joint

Two businesses under one roof — a Key West-themed tiki bar and pit-smoked BBQ joint are soon opening in Hazel Park.

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Meet the women behind Detroit's new 'Black woman’s country club...with a twist'

Sistahsgiving is coming up. Ever heard of it? Read about how two women are using the concept of connection and self-care to create a rejuvenating space for women of color in Detroit.  

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Dining Destination: Restaurant Week is back in Southwest Detroit

More than 20 dining destinations in Southwest Detroit are celebrating a 10-day foodie festival, back for its third year following a pandemic pause. This year’s event will run through Sunday, Oct. 9. as part of Hispanic Heritage Month, and has become a social tool to increase awareness of diversity in Michigan.

Development News “With self-pour technology, (staff) can focus on storytelling and creating an awesome, inviting experience,” says Dayne Bartscht, co-founder and managing partner of Eastern Market Brewing Co.

Eastern Market Brewing’s new high tech taproom nears opening in Royal Oak

“With self-pour technology, (staff) can focus on storytelling and creating an awesome, inviting experience,” says Dayne Bartscht, co-founder and managing partner of Eastern Market Brewing Co.

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PHOTOS: Gabriel Brass Band leads revelers through downtown Farmington to open Grand Raven Festival

The third annual Grand Raven Festival returned to downtown Farmington with what’s likely been its biggest celebration yet. Photographer David Lewinski was on site, capturing all the Edgar Allan Poe-themed fun.

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Parents ask Michigan candidates the hard questions about early child care and educationHere's how they responded to child care affordability and universal preschool

Parents and childcare advocates showed up at a virtual forum recently to ask local candidates running for Michigan’s State House this November about the issues on families’ minds. Check out what the folks looking for your vote had to say about affordable childcare and universal preschool. 

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Los padres hacen preguntas difíciles a los candidatos de Michigan sobre cuidado de niños y educaciónAsí es como respondieron a la asequibilidad del cuidado infantil y al preescolar universal

Padres y defensores del cuidado infantil se presentaron recientemente en un foro virtual para preguntar a los candidatos locales que se postulan para la Cámara de Representantes de Michigan este noviembre sobre los problemas que preocupan a las familias. Vea lo que dijeron las personas que buscaban su voto sobre el cuidado infantil asequible y el preescolar universal.

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Créditos fiscales para el cuidado infantil y Proposición 3:Los padres quieren saber cuál es la posición de los candidatos de Michigan

Padres y defensores del cuidado infantil se presentaron recientemente en un foro virtual para preguntar a los candidatos locales que se postulan para la Cámara de Representantes de Michigan este noviembre sobre los problemas que preocupan a las familias. Vea lo que dijeron las personas que buscaban su voto sobre los créditos fiscales por hijos a nivel estatal y los derechos reproductivos.

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Padres preguntan a los candidatos de Michigan: ¿Cómo van a apoyar la educación pública?

Bonnie Rolle, maestra jubilada de las Escuelas Públicas de Detroit y bisabuela, no tuvo miedo de preguntar a los candidatos de Michigan si están comprometidos a apoyar la educación pública si son elegidos en noviembre. Así es como algunos respondieron en un foro virtual reciente.

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¿Podría un salario digno resolver la escasez de trabajadores en el sector del cuidado de niños?Los candidatos de Michigan opinan

El salario promedio nacional para un trabajador de cuidado infantil ahora es de $13.22 por hora, y casi 90,000 personas han dejado la industria en los últimos dos años. En Michigan, la escasez ha dejado a miles de padres esperando lugares abiertos en instalaciones en apuros. Padres y defensores del cuidado infantil se presentaron recientemente en un foro virtual para preguntarles a los candidatos locales que se postulan para la Cámara de Representantes de Michigan este noviembre sobre soluciones.

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Los candidatos de Michigan responden al tema de la salud mental en la primera infancia

Entre los niños de nuestro estado que padecen enfermedades mentales, más de un tercio no reciben atención, según un informe reciente. Padres y defensores del cuidado infantil se presentaron recientemente en un foro virtual para preguntar a los candidatos locales que se postulan para la Cámara de Representantes de Michigan qué planean hacer al respecto.

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Child care tax credits and Proposal 3: Parents want to know where Michigan candidates stand

Parents and childcare advocates showed up at a virtual forum recently to ask local candidates running for Michigan’s State House this November about the issues on families’ minds. Check out what the folks looking for your vote had to say about child tax credits on a state level and reproductive rights.

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Michigan candidates share their views on expanding early childhood mental health

Among our state's children experiencing mental illness, more than a third are not receiving care, according to a recent report. Parents and childcare advocates showed up at a virtual forum recently to ask local candidates running for Michigan’s State House what they plan to do about it.

 
Nonprofit leaders across southeast Michigan are contributing their thoughts via journal entries on how COVID-19 is affecting their organization. 
This series is made possible with the generous support of our partners, the Michigan Nonprofit Association and Co.ACT. Click here to read the journal entries.