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Michigan makes the leap to improved educational opportunities with MiLEAP

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderMonday, February 19, 2024
MiLEAP consolidates the expansion of Pre-K for All, Sixty by 30, which would see 60% of working-age Michiganders with a postsecondary degree or certificate by 2030, and all education in between. 
Partner Content A completed home repair in Genesee County.

FHLBank of Indianapolis home repair programs make life-changing impacts on homeowners

Sarah SpohnMonday, February 19, 2024
The FHLBank of Indianapolis provides impactful resources for communities in Michigan and provides home repair programs and additional resources to homeowners via lenders like1st State Bank in Saginaw and Metro Community Development Corporation in Flint.
Longform MiGen staff and community in MiGen's office space/Senior Center at Affirmations.

Michigan’s first LGBTQ+ senior center is now open in Ferndale – and another one is coming to Detroit

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, February 19, 2024
The Senior Center at Affirmations expands programs and services for LGBTQ+ seniors in an accessible, welcoming environment.
Feature Story Washtenaw County CMH staff. Top row L-R: Valerie Bass, Dr. Montgomery Brower, Andrew Grier, Shad Jordan. Bottom row l-R: Shannon Ellis, Margaret Carmalt, Angela Burchard, Jeff Beckley, Melisa Tasker

Washtenaw County Community Mental Health takes SUDs seriously

Monique BedfordMonday, February 19, 2024
WCCMH, a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), can provide comprehensive mental health and substance use services to all county residents no matter their insurance status. 
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Virtual Job Fair represents 40+ employers seeking behavioral health services professionals

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, February 19, 2024
The Community Mental Health Association of Michigan (CMHA) is sponsoring a Behavioral Health Services Virtual Job Fair 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday Feb. 21, 2024. 
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GVSU president talks about university’s future role in Muskegon County

Shandra MartinezMonday, February 19, 2024
In a Q&A, GVSU President Philly Mantella talks about the West Michigan university’s work in Muskegon County, from cleaning up Muskegon Lake to growing entrepreneurship.
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New GRAM exhibit explores the unseen human reality of the Mexican border

Shandra MartinezWednesday, February 14, 2024
“Border Cantos | Sonic Border,” a new art exhibition at the Grand Rapids Art Museum, explores the human consequences of immigration policies at the Mexican border.
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How Ryan Kilpatrick and Housing Next are changing the paradigm about affordable housing

Shandra MartinezWednesday, February 14, 2024
Once the face of Housing Next, Ryan Kilpatrick is now working behind the scenes to create strategies that can benefit communities in West Michigan and beyond.   
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Michigan Good Food Fund growing new farm and food businesses

Kym ReinstadlerTuesday, February 13, 2024
Through Michigan Good Food Fund partners, food and farm entrepreneurs like Antonio Chen Aguilera — owner of Wormies, a Grand Rapids composting company — receive business assistance tailored to their needs.
Feature Story Kendall College of Art and Design partnered with Corewell Health to bring a little artistic joy to the hospital's Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion.

Art and Healing: Collaborative project at Corewell Health's cancer pavilion

Laura BergellsMonday, February 12, 2024
What happened when students from the Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University partnered with Corewell Health to bring the healing power of art to the Cancer Pavilion.
Longform Social worker Nicole Klomp serves as a reserve member of the Newaygo Police Department.

Grand Rapids-based Arbor Circle partners social work with police work in Newaygo

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, February 12, 2024
Here's a look at three ways Michigan providers are offering new ways to help people experiencing a mental health crisis.
Longform About one out of five children have a mental, emotional or behavioral health disorder, and only about 20 percent of those children receive care

How Michigan counties are stepping up to meet youth mental health needs

Joanne Bailey-BoorsmaMonday, February 12, 2024
Over the past several years, Michigan's community mental health agencies have been stepping up with a number of initiatives to help fill the gap in mental health services for youth.
Longform Dr. Tiffany Abrego, executive director of behavioral health at the Boys and Girls Club of Southeast Michigan and associate professor of psychology at Wayne State University, and Jeremiah Green, whose idea led to the Mentally Fit Program.

Program offering free mental health support for youth aims to create future mental health pros

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, February 12, 2024
A new program dreamed up by a Detroit teen is offering free mental health services for young people – and seeking to inspire them to help others by pursuing mental health careers.
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4 rising talents in West Michigan design

Shandra MartinezWednesday, February 7, 2024
Four designers, a mix of students and graduates of KCAD, were recently honored for their work in the field. Hayden Prillwitz, Imane Hocini,  Kyle Sutton, and Ian Wardowski talk about their passion for design and their plans for the future.   
Feature Story Transportation is one component of making Grand Rapids more livable for residents of all ages, including older ones.

Grand Rapids renews AARP Age-Friendly Community status, creating better living environments for all

Ashley KingWednesday, February 7, 2024
The global Age Friendly Communities initiative aspires to improve communities and sustainable economic growth, to make for happier healthier residents of all ages.
Partner Content The Grand Rapids location will expand AAoM’s Upbound Staffing employment program.

Upbound Staffing creates inclusive connections for employers and job seekers

Joseph GoralMonday, February 5, 2024
Upbound Staffing helps prepare job candidates living with autism for all parts of a career search and assists businesses in making their work environments more inclusive.
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الأطفال في سن ما قبل المدرسة الذين يعيشون مع التوحد يستفيدون من التعليم المبكر بشكل كبير

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, February 5, 2024
تحدثت "تهم التعليم المبكر" عن هذا الموضوع المهم مع هيذر إيكنر، مديرة التعليم على مستوى الولاية في تحالف التوحد في ميشيغان (AAOM) وأم لطفلين يعيشان مع التوحد.
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Por qué los preescolares con autismo se benefician de la educación temprana

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, February 5, 2024
Early Education Matters habló sobre este importante tema con Heather Eckner, directora de educación estatal de la Autism Alliance of Michigan (Alianza para el Autismo de Michigan, AAOM) y madre de dos niños autistas.
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What do breastfeeding, sanitation, vaccines, and lead paint have in common? Public health.

Rylee BarnesdaleMonday, February 5, 2024
Q&A with Norm Hess, executive director of the Michigan Association for Local Public Health.
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A women-owned firm joins ranks of B Corp by balancing purpose and profit

Shandra Martinez Friday, February 2, 2024
A Q&A with the owners of Williams Group about their journey to become verified as meeting B Lab’s high standards for social and environmental impact.  
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