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How partnerships help communities tackle hunger and grow food sources
Schools, farmers, food pantries, and local leaders partner with Kids’ Food Basket to fight hunger and improve access to food.
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Older adults suffer when stigma keeps them from mental health care
Generational stigma and diagnosing mental health issues as part of aging rob older adults of the help they need.
How community training prepares future doctors to serve all Michigan communities
MSU medical students gain hands-on experience in local hospitals and clinics while learning what keeps patients from getting needed care.
#RG20LookBack: The morning after, we’re still neighbors
In his 36th #RG20LookBack column, Publisher Tommy Allen reflects on what West Michigan’s neighbors have taught us about belonging. The votes are in, but the work of welcoming is never finished.
Colleges teach students to build more accessible workplaces and communities
At KCAD and Grand Valley State University, students learn to spot barriers and include people with disabilities as they create more accessible communities.
KDL partnerships spark curiosity, take learning beyond library walls
KDL teams up with museum and community groups to connect people with books, activities, and new ways to keep learning.
How partnerships help communities tackle hunger and grow food sources
Schools, farmers, food pantries, and local leaders partner with Kids’ Food Basket to fight hunger and improve access to food.
#RG20LookBack: How welcoming is Grand Rapids, really?
In his 35th #RG20LookBack column, Publisher Tommy Allen revisits a question that still resonates: How welcoming is Grand Rapids to newcomers? Five transplants shared their experiences at our October 2013 Speaker Series.
Accessible Halloween event brings trick-or-treaters and senior residents together indoors
Disability Network Northern Michigan partners with Grand Traverse Pavilions to help people of all ages enjoy an accessible Halloween celebration.
GVSU grad helps travelers discover Michigan festivals with free app
GVSU grad Miguel Gutierrez created Wanderfest, a free app mapping 400 Michigan festivals to help travelers explore and shop in the state.
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.
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