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Partner Partner Content Northern Initiatives helps jumpstart new businesses

Have an idea and want to start a new business? As a Community Development Financial Institution, Northern Initiatives has been supporting Michigan startups with education, coaching, and needed financing — for 30 years. Check out these two success stories in Comstock and Battle Creek.

Gateway Healthcare, where healing begins

A new local non-profit in Midland is trying to address the issue of affordable and accessible health care. 

Published Together: Nonprofits create a welcoming, positive space for our unhoused youth

Asian Street Food Drive-Thru: A twist on food truck debuts in Creston’s Riverside Park

Sunset Cinema and Listening Lawn debuts: Studio Park debuts a solution for fans of cinema and music

Emergency grants, community donations provide thousands of meals

In the past month, Community Action House provided more than 59,000 meals’ worth of groceries to families in need during the COVID-19 crisis. This was possible because of $50,000 in emergency grants and a #StayHomeFightHunger campaign that inspired many to donate food.

G-Sync: West Michigan nonprofit retools overnight to benefit Michigan’s musicians

Naima Lowe: One of contemporary arts’ rising stars arrives at KCAD for a gallery talk

St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Irish cultural pride on display Saturday, and, yes, wear green.

Bring it to the Table: An invitation for us to return to civility