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Fresh vegetables connect West Michigan farms, volunteers and families
Kids’ Food Basket’s Holland farm grows produce that volunteers help deliver to local pantries, expanding access to fresh, healthy food.
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Unsung heroes: LifeWays’ executive leads from behind the scenes
Unsung heroes staffing Michigan’s community mental health agencies make a real difference for Michiganders.
Relationships with law enforcement and community organizations central to rural mental health services
For Sanilac County Community Health, tech supports help but collaborations make the difference.
What rural Michigan needs to expand access to comprehensive behavioral health care
Behavioral health leaders in Allegan, Sanilac and St. Clair counties say flexible service models, regional partnerships and start-up funding could help more rural communities expand access to care.
Kent County mobility study offers new path to transportation access
Kent County leaders, advocates and nonprofits are working together to expand transportation choices and help more residents stay connected and independent.
Language access begins by asking people how they communicate best
Tom Hoxsie explains how language barriers affect Deaf people and how interpreters, captions, and community partnerships can improve access to information.
Rx Kids expansion to 60 Michigan communities is balancing family budgets and birthing healthier babies
The Michigan program is the largest unconditional cash transfer program for expectant parents in the country.
Standing Tall Again: How Calumet came together to honor ‘Big Annie’ Clemenc
Following years of community fundraising, Calumet marked a milestone on Aug. 22 with the unveiling of a 900-pound bronze statue honoring 1913 Copper Strike activist Anna “Big Annie” Clemenc.
Preserving the Great Outdoors: Millions targeted for state parks and public lands
Michigan’s state parks and public lands benefit from millions of dollars in the state’s 2027 budget and millions of dollars in Trust Fund grants.
Fresh vegetables connect West Michigan farms, volunteers and families
Kids’ Food Basket’s Holland farm grows produce that volunteers help deliver to local pantries, expanding access to fresh, healthy food.
Michigan fourth-grade classrooms can register for free DNR state park field trips
Registration is now open for Nature Awaits, a Michigan DNR program offering fourth-grade classrooms free, educator-led state park field trips with up to $1,000 in school transportation reimbursements available this fall.
Lakeshore Advantage wins national award for downtown Holland’s Next Center
Lakeshore Advantage’s Next Center earned national recognition for supporting entrepreneurship, small businesses, and regional economic development through collaboration and innovation.
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Unsung heroes: LifeWays’ executive leads from behind the scenes
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