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Whitney Griffin.
These Detroiters are introducing newcomers to their city…via text

The new Text a Detroiter service from the Detroit Regional Chamber lets people submit questions about the area to local experts who respond directly through a messaging platform.

Dawn Powell, director of the Sanford Activity and Dining Center in Midland.
These initiatives are improving Michigan seniors’ health by making sure they’re not alone

Social isolation and loneliness can have serious negative impacts on older adults' health, but efforts around the state are working to connect seniors to their communities and the resources available to them.

Ypsilanti Mobile Farm Stand patron Robert Henderson.
Fresh food is a luxury, but these programs are making it more accessible to all

Through mobile farm stands, education programs, and creating a "food sovereign city," organizations in communities across Michigan are helping to close the gap when it comes to what we eat.

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