As Head Start marked its 60th anniversary this past May, the program’s legacy stands as more than a historical benchmark. It offers a powerful example of how early learning can drive equity, resilience, and long-term impact.
Hali Householder helps recruit future dental hygienists and promotes whole-body health through a pioneering workforce initiative tackling care shortages.
Community Mental Health Association of Michigan (CMHA) advocates against proposed MDHHS plan to privatize community mental health care.
MSU Extension's early childhood health initiative, Growing Healthy Eaters, is helping home childcare providers serve healthy foods while teaching kids about community agriculture and gardening with a concept of “farm to early childhood education.”
An often forgotten corner of the city is hosting a fresh wave of vendors, vibes, and revitalization at Knox Field in Port Huron every Tuesday from now until August 26.
Three West Michigan students earn scholarships aimed at strengthening farming with innovative approaches and fresh talent.
Users are praising restoration work on the Frank N. Andersen Nature Trail. Over a half mile of the popular trail – focused on the stretch between Lauria Road and Mussell Beach Drive-In – underwent extensive repairs.
"Our diversity, equity, and inclusion grants are still going strong thanks to the support of donor and community partners," said Gina Thornbury, senior community impact manager for the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation. "Each cycle we continue to receive a number of grant applications. The need is clear, and we remain committed to funding diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts across the region."
“The regeneration project will provide new jobs and tourism, boosting the local economy and helping to support Fennville as a premier West Michigan destination,” says developer Dori DePree.
Across Michigan, community mental health (CMH) agencies are expanding their reach through partnerships with local organizations that address housing, transportation, and other barriers to care. These collaborations aim to create a more coordinated and accessible mental health system, particularly for individuals with complex needs.
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