West Michigan communities awarded grants to help with placemaking projects
Several communities in West Michigan have received grants from the state's Revitalization and Placemaking Program to help fund a variety of important municipal projects.
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Northern Michigan pumpkin patch poised to expand, thanks to $100,000 state grant
A $100,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development will help a Northern Michigan farm expand seasonal operations in the fall and winter.
New housing fund to support workforce housing efforts in Petoskey, Traverse City, and Wyoming
“The Employer-Assisted Housing Fund is another great tool in our toolbox to address the housing shortage in Michigan,” says Amy Hovey, MSHDA CEO and Executive Director.
Master of disaster aid: Nonprofit helps Michiganians rebound from storm damage
Brutal storms have wreaked havoc across Michigan in recent years. Stepping into help in the wake of these disasters is the nonprofit After the Storm. Although fairly new, the organization has helped thousands of families cope financially, logistically and emotionally from the aftermath of weather events.
These 17 small businesses won grants to grow their companies in Northwest Michigan
"It was really important to me as a community member to do what I can to support our local businesses and make our downtown vibrant, inviting, and include everybody," says Lauren Carlson, owner of The Piping Plover in Manistee.
‘A lasting, positive impact’: Fennville to activate vacant downtown lot and build City Square Park
“City Square Park will create a vibrant gathering space for the community of Fennville where there once was vacancy,” says MEDC Regional Prosperity Managing Director Paula Holtz.
Veterans in St. Clair County can rely on community mental health
St. Clair County Community Mental Health (St. Clair County CMH) continues to meet veterans’ mental health care needs. A certified community behavioral health clinic (CCBHC), St. Clair County CMH offers veterans a wide range of services regardless of their ability to pay or residency.
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On Board for Autism: Airport simulation helps autistic kids take flight
To help autistic people and their families manage these challenges, Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM), Delta Airlines, and the Detroit Metropolitan Airport partner to host On Board for Autism events that prepare them to successfully take a flight.
Ann Arbor nonprofit and Sault Tribe of Chippewa partner to redistribute unused cancer drugs for free
Last year the nonprofit YesRx received a grant to work with the tribe over a two-year period, expanding access to expensive drugs that would otherwise go to waste.
Library social worker connects patrons with resources and a listening ear
Ypsilanti District Library’s social worker bridges the gap between patrons and local resources they need — everything from housing support to simply listening without judgment.
Northern Michigan pumpkin patch poised to expand, thanks to $100,000 state grant
A $100,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development will help a Northern Michigan farm expand seasonal operations in the fall and winter.
New housing fund to support workforce housing efforts in Petoskey, Traverse City, and Wyoming
“The Employer-Assisted Housing Fund is another great tool in our toolbox to address the housing shortage in Michigan,” says Amy Hovey, MSHDA CEO and Executive Director.
Master of disaster aid: Nonprofit helps Michiganians rebound from storm damage
Brutal storms have wreaked havoc across Michigan in recent years. Stepping into help in the wake of these disasters is the nonprofit After the Storm. Although fairly new, the organization has helped thousands of families cope financially, logistically and emotionally from the aftermath of weather events.
These 17 small businesses won grants to grow their companies in Northwest Michigan
"It was really important to me as a community member to do what I can to support our local businesses and make our downtown vibrant, inviting, and include everybody," says Lauren Carlson, owner of The Piping Plover in Manistee.
‘A lasting, positive impact’: Fennville to activate vacant downtown lot and build City Square Park
“City Square Park will create a vibrant gathering space for the community of Fennville where there once was vacancy,” says MEDC Regional Prosperity Managing Director Paula Holtz.
Veterans in St. Clair County can rely on community mental health
St. Clair County Community Mental Health (St. Clair County CMH) continues to meet veterans’ mental health care needs. A certified community behavioral health clinic (CCBHC), St. Clair County CMH offers veterans a wide range of services regardless of their ability to pay or residency.
Partner Partner Content On Board for Autism: Airport simulation helps autistic kids take flight
To help autistic people and their families manage these challenges, Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM), Delta Airlines, and the Detroit Metropolitan Airport partner to host On Board for Autism events that prepare them to successfully take a flight.
Ann Arbor nonprofit and Sault Tribe of Chippewa partner to redistribute unused cancer drugs for free
Last year the nonprofit YesRx received a grant to work with the tribe over a two-year period, expanding access to expensive drugs that would otherwise go to waste.
Library social worker connects patrons with resources and a listening ear
Ypsilanti District Library’s social worker bridges the gap between patrons and local resources they need — everything from housing support to simply listening without judgment.
