Ashley Carter of Michigan Justice Fund and Adam Grant of A Brighter Way

Boosting resources for legal reform in Michigan

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.

Protecting patient rights: How community mental health goes above and beyond

MI Mental Health spoke with Wil Morris, CEO Sanilac County Community Mental Health about how local agencies help mental health patients navigate their rights.

First Michigan section of Marquette Greenway completed

The first Michigan section of the long-planned Marquette Greenway, a trail that will go all the way to Chicago from New Buffalo, is finished. A ribbon-cutting will be held on Friday, April 25, in New Buffalo.  

Left to Right: Theresa Rosso, Jan Evans, John Highstreet and Sue DeLange.
St. Clair County Quilt Trail stitching community together one block at a time

Algonac Church of Christ’s Piece to Peace Quilting group quilts with purpose, supporting community events and organizations and promoting the county’s history and unique off-the-highway attractions.

A petting farm for children is among the amenities at the restored Castle Farms.
Charlevoix’s iconic castle: A story of innovation, history and change in Northern Michigan

Built as a model barn to demonstrate the latest farm innovations from Sears, Roebuck and Co., the French Renaissance-style castle in Charlevoix is now a wedding venue and a museum. Its history includes milking, art, music and weddings.

Jason Gold at the Michigan Folk School.
Michigan Folk School builds community by passing on knowledge of traditional skills

The Michigan Folk School in Superior Township's Staebler Farm County Park allows visitors to experience the importance of old traditions in the rapidly changing modern world. 

The Fields of Michigan is located at 154 68th St. in South Haven.
Montana hospitality company acquires west Michigan glamping destination for new nature-based brand

A blueberry farm-glamping destination in west Michigan was recently acquired by the Montana-based Under Canvas.

Downtown Alpena
‘Michiganders have big hearts’: Alpena digital marketing firm to award free services to 3 nonprofits

"There are a lot of executive directors and fundraising people wondering how they're going to keep the lights on," says Amethron co-founder Dylan Tanner.

Summit Pointe Youth Services staff, from left, Matt Jones, Beth Decker, Sam Stover, Melissa DeDie, a
Community mental health and child welfare collaborate to care for Michigan’s vulnerable children

Michigan’s community mental health (CMH) agencies are the lead in providing mental health care for children in the child welfare system.

Finessing farm fare: Montague Schools pilot local produce plan for student meals

Montague Area Public Schools have launched a three-year pilot program aimed at streamlining the incorporation of local produce into school-sponsored meals. If successful, the program, known as PLANTS, could be adopted by other Michigan schools.

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