What they're saying: “The West End Health Foundation is delighted to provide $50,000 in funding to eight organizations through this year’s Programmatic Grant Cycle. These grants support programs and services that enhance health and wellness throughout the West End,” said Tom Edmark, president of the West End Health Foundation.
"When you sit in an audience with others and you experience a new understanding of something or you laugh or worry about something together, it can be transformative in a way that's not possible at home, even with the best home theater system," said Erin Smith, director of Michigan Tech's Humanities Digital Media Zone.
"This is truly a win-win-win for our region and schools and, most importantly, our students,” says Marty Fittante, Build U.P. CEO.
“MTU is recognized as a leader in risk mitigation and has built counterintelligence-focused culture in implementing processes within their program to detect, deter, mitigate and expeditiously report suspicious contact activities through DCSA and other government agencies," says Andrew Lochli, assistant director of Counterintelligence and Insider Threat for the U.S. Department of Defense’s Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency.
“I am thrilled to join the Bonifas team and to work alongside such a dedicated group of staff and volunteers,” say Chelsea Hart, new executive director of The Bonifas Art Center. “Together, we will build on the organization’s strengths and pursue innovative strategies to enhance our impact in the community.” a
“While this is a really important project for Crystal Falls and for the region, as importantly, it shows what can happen when dedicated local leaders seek public-private partnerships to solve housing shortages," says InvestUP CEO Marty Fittante.
“The scope of these projects is impressive,” said Brandon Fewin, U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development State Director for Michigan. “When you look at the changes to KI Sawyer and the scope of our work in Ironwood, it really demonstrates what USDA can help Upper Peninsula communities achieve.”
“The lack of payment for our work in Michigan’s prisons has led to a reduction in our schedule, leaving one less ambulance on the road to respond to emergencies or to provide hospital transfers for our patients,” said Kinross EMS Director Renee Gray.
“Phase 2 work focused on rehabilitating the upstream approach walls to guide vessels into the New Lock and will allow the vessels to moor on the wall,” said Ryan Berkompas, a Soo Project engineer. “The old approach walls in the northern channel were the same age as the Sabin and Davis Locks, over 100 years old.”
“I know the impact this organization can have on one person and our entire community,” said Kiersten Birondo, new executive director. “I am outrageously excited and honored to be chosen to lead the Rozsa into next year’s 25th anniversary and beyond, continuing to imagine innovative ways for the Rozsa to serve the campus and community.”
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