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CDFI funding helps Corktown Health expand services for Detroit area's LGBTQ residents

Sarah SpohnMonday, April 29, 2024
Corktown Health has evolved and grown from offering end-of-life services during the HIV/AIDS epidemic to providing primary care for the LGBTQ community. Through financial support from IFF, and through partnerships with local organizations including MiGen, the health network continues to provide a life-changing impact on the patients it serves.   
Longform Leaders from Mackinac Straits Health System and the public health departments implemented the assessment in the communities of Mackinac County.

Community health needs assessments drive priorities for local health departments and hospitals

Leslie CieplechowiczMonday, April 29, 2024
To better serve their communities, many health departments and hospitals undertake community health needs assessments (CHNA) by surveying the people they serve.
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Absolutely Accessible Kent returns to show what’s possible in accessible design

Shandra MartinezFriday, April 26, 2024
The 6th annual Absolutely Accessible Kent will take place May 8 at GVSU’s Eberhard Center from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with presentations on designing for neurodiversity, aging in place, and accessibility in arts venues.
Feature Story David Tucker, be nice. volunteer team leader

Business symposium kicks off series of spring be nice. mental health events

Monique BedfordWednesday, April 24, 2024
The Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan and its be nice. program will host four spring mental health events this year.
Feature Story Calvin University senior Cameron Lockrey

Calvin student creates app that helps others ‘kickback’ and relax

Ashley KingWednesday, April 24, 2024
Calvin University senior Cameron Lockrey has created an app to connect residents with people looking to complete odd jobs. The app has been successful so far and is continuing to grow.  
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Nonprofit spotlights the impact of volunteers

Rapid Growth StaffTuesday, April 23, 2024
Love Your Neighbor is celebrating the deep investment of key volunteers during National Volunteer Month.
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Author embraces experience of growing up in deaf culture

Shandra MartinezMonday, April 22, 2024
Grand Rapids resident Mickey Carolan describes himself as a CODA, short for child of deaf adults. Growing up with two deaf parents gave him experiences that have inspired his three books and his work as an ally for the Deaf community.
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Special funds are a step toward leveling the playing field for Black farmers

Kym ReinstadlerMonday, April 22, 2024
For the first time, BIPOC farmers in West Michigan will be able to apply for a grant through the West Michigan Farmers of Color Land Fund to help them buy, maintain, and improve agricultural land.
Feature Story Danielle Atkinson

Mothering Justice "Mamas' Agenda" addresses childcare and early childhood education

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, April 18, 2024
A grassroots policy advocacy organization, Mothering Justice provides mothers of color in America with resources and tools to make equitable policy changes. One of its agenda items is early childhood education.
Development News Arbor Circle has received a three-year, $1.2 million grant to increase access to care for LGTBQ+ youth and their families.

Arbor Circle received new grant that will further serve LGBTQ+ youth

Ashley KingWednesday, April 17, 2024
Arbor Circle has received a three-year, $1.2 million grant to increase access to care for LGTBQ+ youth and their families.
Feature Story The Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF) began play in February with teams playing in arenas across the nation.

Bump, set, spike: Rise taking West Michigan by storm

Kelsey SandersWednesday, April 17, 2024
Grand Rapids rises to the occasion with support for its new professional volleyball team.  
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Industry trends push many new jobs onto the annual HotJobs! List

Shandra MartinezWednesday, April 17, 2024
If you want to learn about the career opportunities across West Michigan, the 2024 HotJobs! List is a good place to start.  
Feature Story The Barn for Equine Learning gives youth and adults the opportunity to discover new experiences, challenge themselves, and grow through the healing power of horses in a therapeutic setting.

How United Way is using microgrants to address social challenges

Rapid Growth StaffWednesday, April 17, 2024
Over the past five years, Heart of West Michigan United Way's Emerging Leaders United group has distributed grants to eight nonprofits, giving more than $30,000.  
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How at-home vaccinations protect the lives of the state’s most vulnerable

Shandra MartinezMonday, April 15, 2024
The Michigan Department of Health & Human Services has collaborated with Disability Rights of Michigan to support vaccinations for homebound residents.
Longform Dr. Theresa Hastert (right) helped develop the Michigan Community Outreach to Address Financial Toxicity (MI-COST). Ali Fakih (left) is a research assistant with MI-COST, and Cornelius Wilson (center) sits on its Community Advisory Board.

Here's how Michigan organizations are working to reduce cancer treatment's crushing financial burden

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, April 15, 2024
In Michigan, several efforts are underway to help cancer patients prepare for, manage, and alleviate the financial struggles associated with treatment.
Feature Story Hillery Ross, How YOU Birth Doulas Services' administrative coordinator, and Allison Keessen, treasurer for How YOU Birth Doula Services.

Initiative rapidly expands doula ranks in Muskegon County, with major implications for birth equity

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, April 15, 2024
Muskegon-based How YOU Birth Doula Services is working to improve outcomes for parents and babies by leveraging Michigan's recently added Medicaid coverage for doula services. 
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How data collection is playing a key role in advancing health equity

Shandra MartinezWednesday, April 10, 2024
A new push to gather health care data about people with disabilities is spotlighting a disparity in health care equity that is often overlooked by the medical community. 
Longform Josh Williams

Addressing the Gap: The need for increased mental health support for LGBTQ Michiganders

Valerie LegoMonday, April 8, 2024
With all the positive work being done, the fact remains that 51% of LGBTQ Youth in Michigan are afraid to talk about their mental health with someone else. 
Longform Robin Beasley is the director of Garden of Dreams Preschool inside First Congregational Church.

Tri-Share makes quality child care more affordable for working parents

Jaishree DrepaulMonday, April 8, 2024
MI Tri-Share is a first-of-its-kind cost-sharing funding model. The state, the employee, and their employer each chip in for one-third of the price of child care.
Longform Teacher helping child at NEST Child Care and Parent Institute in Detroit

خارطة طريق "التعليم ما قبل الابتدائي للجميع" تتخذ منهجًا شاملًا لإطلاق برنامج "التعليم ما قبل الاب

Joanne Bailey-BoorsmaMonday, April 8, 2024
في يناير 2023، أعلنت الحاكمة غريتشن ويتمر عن خطتها "التعليم ما قبل الابتدائي للجميع"، والتي ستوفر الوصول إلى التعليم ما قبل الابتدائي المجاني لجميع الأطفال البالغين من العمر أربع سنوات في ميشيغان بحلول عام 2027. في فبراير 2024، أصدرت دائرة التعليم مدى الحياة، التقدم، والإمكانيات في ميشيغان (MiLEAP) خطة الطريق مع توصيات حول كيف يمكن للولاية تحقيق هذا الهدف. شاركت مجموعة السياسات العادلة، وهي منظمة استشارية تعليمية في واشنطن العاصمة تركز على سياسات الرعاية والتعليم المبكرة، في تأليف خارطة الطريق.
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