Southwest Michigan Behavioral Health: Building trust and improving health
Southwest Michigan Behavioral Health partners with community mental health providers in Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph and Van Buren counties.
PreK for All a good way to disrupt the preschool-to-prison pipeline
Good preschool programs yield tremendous social and economic advantages such as higher high school graduation rates and reduced chances of criminal behavior.
Recent Michigan housing legislation incentivizes more housing developments
As part of the Make it in Michigan Strategy, the state of Michigan has new finance tools and opportunities to convert vacant land into housing via the Transformational Brownfield Fund and tax increment funding. The State Land Bank Authority and Michigan Community Capital are working with state, local, and federal organizations to develop attainable workforce housing in their communities.
Pilot program in Jackson County aims to support preschoolers’ mental health through mindfulness
A new study will test whether and how mindfulness-based food-body-mind interventions can optimize young children's cognitive function and behavioral health.
Brewing a difference in the U.P.
Contrast Coffee Co. began as a coffee wholesaler and a way for a trio to make a difference in the community. Success has brought retail locations in the central U.P. and a difference in its circle of business and the community.
Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! awarded funds to help young people find work
“It is important to provide real-world employment experiences for youth to lead them to careers that fit with who they want to become,” said Debb Brunell, who is CEO of Upper Peninsula Michigan Works!
Sign of spring? Downtown Marquette Farmers Markets seeks vendor applications
“We look for applicants who are passionate about what they do and are looking to bring an idea to life,” says Brian Shier, manager of the Marquette Farmers Market. “We have options that work great with all vendor types, from vendors looking to start a business, or legacy vendors ready for another great year.”
Lansing School District: Free, universal pre-K well worth the effort
Lansing School District, the 14th largest school district in Michigan, operates one of the largest preschool programs in the state and offers universal pre-K.
Calling all creators: Superior Fab Lab hosts MakerFest 2024
MakerFest 2024 celebrates ingenuity while also educating and enabling creative people of all ages with access to tools, mentoring, and educational resources.
Wayne State University program helps peer support specialists pursue higher ed in mental health
The Peers to Higher Education program helps peer support specialists find funding and child care to support them in building a career in mental health.
