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How Highland is building a sense of downtown, one garden at a time
Downtown Highland’s Adopt-a-Garden is part of the Main Street Oakland County community’s mission to encourage walkability, uplift local businesses and encourage placemaking, pride and ownership to its residents.
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MI First Credit Union new youth banking app helps establish healthy financial habits earlier
Michigan First Credit Union launched a free mobile banking app — Finley, for kids and teens to help develop healthy financial habits early.
As SNAP cuts take effect, Michigan families and food banks brace for growing need
Consequences will reach far beyond the dinner table, affecting family stability, children’s health, and their ability to learn.
Finding community and career connections: Young Igbo adults build a network in metro Detroit
From the kola nut tradition to professional networking, UIU Detroit creates space for young adults to connect with their heritage and one another.
How Michigan organizations are tackling food insecurity on the local level
Fair Food Network, Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities, and Detroit Food Policy Council increase families’ healthy choices while supporting local growers and retailers.
Michigan’s community mental health system: Overcoming stigma to provide needed care
Community mental health has played an important role in shifting the culture to asking for help.
St. Clair County small businesses can apply for coaching and up to $3,500 in support services
Applications close Nov. 23 for the regional program offering business owners coaching, mentoring and up to $3,500 in professional support services.
How Highland is building a sense of downtown, one garden at a time
Downtown Highland’s Adopt-a-Garden is part of the Main Street Oakland County community’s mission to encourage walkability, uplift local businesses and encourage placemaking, pride and ownership to its residents.
Michigan farmworkers hold onto hope amid increased immigration enforcement; nonprofits provide resources
Through Know Your Rights education, family preparedness and workplace advocacy, organizations help farmworkers navigate threats to their families and livelihoods.
How are Michigan’s families doing?
Rising costs, child care shortages and barriers to health care are straining Michigan families. What could help?
How this Warren Thai market keeps Southeast Asian immigrants connected to home
At the Midwest Buddhist Meditation Center in Warren, a weekly Thai market helps Southeast Asian immigrants maintain cultural connections while introducing visitors to foods and traditions rarely found in local restaurants.
St. Clair and Sanilac county leaders identify barriers to expanding rural mental health care
Behavioral health leaders in Allegan, Sanilac and St. Clair counties say flexible service models, regional partnerships and start-up funding could help more rural communities expand access to care.
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As SNAP cuts take effect, Michigan families and food banks brace for growing need
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St. Clair County small businesses can apply for coaching and up to $3,500 in support services
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How Michigan organizations are tackling food insecurity on the local level
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