Living with disabilities can impact mental health
People with a disability report experiencing frequent mental distress almost five times as often as adults without disabilities. Community mental health agencies can help.
How Produce Prescriptions are promoting healthy behaviors across Michigan
More than 20 Produce Prescription Programs operating across the state are helping people improve their diets by giving them access to fresh fruits and vegetables.
Partner Partner Content A bank few likely ever heard of helps Michigan communities thrive
An Affordable Housing Program grant from Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis allowed Dogwood Community Development to complete Shelby Trails apartments.
Encouraging greener communities
Michigan Green Communities, a consortium of partnerships that includes the Michigan Municipal League, has been helping cities and towns across the state become greener. The annual Michigan Green Communities Challenge encourages communities to participate and also measures their sustainability efforts.
Partner Partner Content Community foundations, nonprofit lenders blending strengths
A growing partnership model between community foundations and nonprofit lenders is expanding investment power in Michigan's small businesses.
Myconaut: Voyagers in the uncharted world of Fungi
A pair of wild mushroom foragers have transformed their passion into a startup in Marquette. Myconaut not only provides tasty mushrooms to local eateries but also is working to develop technologies that use fungi for toxin remediation.
Partner Partner Content Autism Alliance of Michigan trip to the U.P. shared training and health care opportunities
The Autism Alliance of Michigan team traveled to Michigan’s western Upper Peninsula to provide free trainings and health care services for people living with autism, their families, and the communities where they live.
Home-based early childhood educators weigh in on PreK for All
A common concern about PreK for All that came up during listening sessions was the role of home-based childcare and early education providers.
Ishpeming campground pays homage to local history
Ishpeming is home to a new rustic campground. Named after a once-famous ski jump, Brasswire Campground also taps into the local mountain biking phenomenon. Campground trails connect to others in the region and are expected to attract bikers on overnight trips.
U.P.’s only VA medical center wins national award
“From my first day here as the director, it has been obvious to me that our staff is just different,” said John P. Shealey, director of the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center. “They take a lot of pride in the mission and are dedicated to the Veterans and family members they are serving.”
