For more than three decades, school children across Michigan have been exchanging their artwork with students in China and elsewhere. Thanks to the Michigan 4-H China Project, students don't have to travel across the globe to gain cultural awareness.
Welcoming refugees to Michigan is part and parcel Zaman International's work with Welcome Corps
Two of the U.P.'s family-owned heritage brands have come together to create a limited-edition cap, crafted from wool produced in the Upper Peninsula.
The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area has awarded $217,000 in grants to nonprofits addressing housing, basic needs, and youth services.
Dowagiac, a small city in Cass County, is on the rebound. The city has been proactive working with businesses and developers and is home to a host of new projects, everything from new housing to park improvements to downtown renovations.
“This is great news that will help spur growth in Northern Michigan. Housing has been a major issue in our region and across the state,” says Sen. John Damoose.
“The applications we received this year were impressive in both number and quality, which speaks to the need for continued investment across the state,” says MaryBeth Wott, SVP Community Investment and Strategic Planning Officer.
“Michigan’s rural communities have told us time and again they struggle with awareness of federal funding sources available to them, and with the capacity to apply for funding when they become aware of it,” said Valarie Handy, USDA Rural Development Acting State Director for Michigan.
Here's how three Michigan community mental health agencies serving rural populations have found ways to meet their unique needs by developing innovative programs and effective outreach.
The Michigan Outdoor Innovation Fund's second round of investments support five innovative startups looking to change the way we enjoy the outdoors and more.
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