How public murals will transform downtown Lowell
Work on four new murals across downtown Lowell will begin in August, launching the city's first coordinated public art initiative.
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How Rx Kids brings trust and financial relief to moms
Cash support program expands into southeast Grand Rapids, giving families flexibility while reducing financial stress during pregnancy and infancy.
‘It’s full circle for me’: GR Housing Commission adapts to changing needs
The Housing Commission's mission begins with its people, whose passion for helping others has shaped the agency's work for over 60 years.
Partnerships help students with disabilities prepare for careers while building confidence and independence
Disability Network West Michigan partners with schools and colleges to remove barriers and help students progress toward employment and independent living.
Designer aims to elevate quality of life through accessible housing plans
Disability Advocates and a West Michigan designer create housing plans for safe, independent living.
Alpena builds accessibility roadmap by listening first, improving public spaces for everyone
Alpena's accessibility assessment helps prioritize affordable improvements, showing small communities how resident input can guide inclusive planning and investment.
How one family instilled children with values of hard work, entrepreneurship
Four siblings launch businesses as parents encourage creativity, resilience, and responsibility through hands-on lessons in entrepreneurship.
Young patient turns hospital stay into gifts for children
After surgery at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, a Gaylord girl began knitting comfort gifts for children and families at the hospital and Ronald McDonald House West Michigan.
Ferris State taps public health dentist to launch Michigan’s first dental therapy program
Dr. Deborah Brown will lead Michigan's first dental therapy program at Ferris State, preparing providers to improve access to routine dental care.
Traverse City recognizes how accessibility can build tourism
Northern Michigan organizations partner to improve accessibility, helping more travelers enjoy Traverse City while building a more welcoming tourism destination.
