A new artist program at the Keweenaw National Historical Park will help return 'the presence of people' at the site and help tell the stories of miners and others.
The first graduates of the U.P. Scholars Program at the University of Michigan are out in the world. The program provides need-based scholarships for limited-income students of up to $15,000 per year for four years. The program also provides social, academic and professional support.
Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health (MCMCH) has been working to enhance the well-being of mothers and infants, collaborating with hospitals to reduce infant mortality rates. Hurley Medical Center is a successful example of this work.
Michigan has become one of eight states to make free school meals available to all, creating notable benefits for students' health.
Several Michigan organizations are innovating ways to increase health care access for the state’s most vulnerable residents in their own communities.
Although headquartered in Indiana, the FHLBank of Indianapolis provides access to grant programs and resources for small businesses throughout Michigan. The Elevate Grant aims to generate more economic opportunity for all, and helps small businesses like Mushroom House Tours in Charlevoix and The Poke Bowl in Flint to level up.
Got a great idea to improve time in the outdoors? A new innovation fund helps entrepreneurs throughout the U.P. and Michigan get their outdoor recreation companies up and running and their products to market.
Instituciones médicas de todo Michigan están utilizando sus recursos locales para llevar alimentos reales a su personal y pacientes.
“We are thrilled that this day has finally arrived,” says Kelly Jefferson, president of OSF St. Francis. “We are truly grateful to Senator Peters, the Daniel J. Kobasic Foundation and the many donors for their commitment to Delta County and the patients we serve. This beautiful facility will serve our community for many years to come.”
Theresa Higdon is the third graduate of Childcare SPARK to open her own daycare center. Located in Negaunee, Higdon's Paradise in Nature Wonderschool embraces outdoor play and nature.
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