Civic & Nonprofits

Coverage of people and works undertaken by local government and nonprofits that provide innovative solutions for the community.

United in Recovery: Grassroots efforts and rapid relief aid rural Michigan’s hardest-hit regions

Amidst the wreckage, recovery has begun, spearheaded by nearly 50 Red Cross disaster specialists and a massive grassroots initiative to restore power and provide refuge.

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The growing power of endowment funds in the U.P. and Michigan

Creating an endowment fund allows donors to support their favorite charities for years into the future – often for specific designated purposes.

New Life in Old Halls: Transforming Finlandia University’s former buildings for a vibrant future

Most of the university’s buildings have been sold. Some are being renovated into apartments and commercial space. Others will become event venues and a community hub.

Three U.P. communities, three water projects

Houghton, Ironwood and Baraga benefit from grants from the Michigan Strategic Fund’s Community Development Block Grant.

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