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Longform Angela Gabridge, MiGen executive director, co-chaired a coalition that requested Michigan state funding for LGBTQ+ health.

Michigan addresses LGBTQ+ health disparities with historic $10 million budget allotment

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, October 12, 2023
A new allotment in the state budget will directly support the work of community-based organizations that are already providing health-related services to LGBTQ+ Michiganders.
Feature Story Courtesy of WMU Cooley Law School Facebook Page

Recognizing the Cooley Innocence Project and National Wrongful Conviction Day

Shanika P. CarterWednesday, October 11, 2023
The Cooley Law School Innocence Project, in partnership with Warner Norcross + Judd LLP, hosted a free panel discussion on Oct. 2 at the Warner’s Downtown Grand Rapids office with exonerees of the Innocence Project, the only post-conviction DNA innocence organization in the state of Michigan.
Feature Story Shelby Holman, Southern Imaginations’ CEO and managing member.

Southern Imaginations helps Michigan collect feedback and plot course for free PreK for All

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, October 11, 2023
A collaborative partner with the Policy Equity Group and a member of Governor Whitmer’s PreK for All taskforce, Southern Imaginations has been brought in to help formulate recommendations for rolling out free, universal pre-k to all Michigan 4-year-olds. 
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Michigan’s community mental health agencies expanding crisis care

Kelsey SandersTuesday, October 10, 2023
Michigan’s community mental health agencies are stepping up to evolve the way they offer care to those in need — especially crisis care. Genesee Health System and Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority are two examples.
Longform Eric Lupher, president of the Citizens Research Council of Michigan.

Michigan organizations work to improve poor health outcomes through "path to a prosperous future"

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, October 5, 2023
A group of Michigan political, health care, community, and foundation leaders are working together on a project that aims to coordinate sustained investments in Michiganders' health.
Longform Jon Cauchi, inclusion consultant and trainer for Disabilities Advocates of Kent County

Living with disabilities can impact mental healthMichigan's community mental health agencies are here to help

Joanne Bailey-BoorsmaTuesday, October 3, 2023
People with a disability report experiencing frequent mental distress almost five times as often as adults without disabilities. Community mental health agencies can help.
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PHOTOS: Celebrating Deaf Awareness Month

Saturday, September 30, 2023
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services in Grand Rapids hosted a celebration at its new home in the Special Olympics of Michigan building to mark the conclusion of Deaf Awareness Month.
Feature Story Photo by Tyler Herbstreith

Library seeking reduction in millage, ensures no reduction in resources, programming

Sarah SpohnFriday, September 29, 2023
As costs of living increase nationwide, the Kent District Library is focused on continuing to provide invaluable resources and programming to the community. For their upcoming millage, they are seeking a reduction in their millage, to keep more of residents’ hard-earned money in their pockets.
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How Produce Prescriptions are promoting healthy behaviors across Michigan

Kelsey SandersFriday, September 29, 2023
More than 20 Produce Prescription Programs operating across the state are helping people improve their diets by giving them access to fresh fruits and vegetables.
Longform Emily Miller, Crime Victims Legal Assistance Project managing attorney.

Scams rob Michigan elders of millions, but health providers and nonprofits offer help

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, September 28, 2023
Michigan organizations that provide health care and other services for older adults are working to reduce the impact of scams through education and legislative help.
Longform Home-based early childhood educators are essential to Michigan's childcare and preschool landscape.

Mixed delivery of Michigan’s PreK for All could include home-based early childhood educators

Ashley KingWednesday, September 27, 2023
A common concern about PreK for All that came up during listening sessions was the role of home-based childcare and early education providers.
Feature Story Lucia Rios at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. (Shandra Martinez)

How I’m learning to vacation better with my disability

Lucia RiosTuesday, September 26, 2023
Lucia Rios compares going to amusement parks as a child and now as an adult, as parks like Universal Studios and Disney World are raising the bar on accessibility.
Feature Story Photo courtesy of David Allen

Modular housing provides affordable homes to help address the housing shortage

Sarah SpohnTuesday, September 26, 2023
In order to address the housing shortage in Grand Rapids, the city and surrounding entities are looking carefully at increasing accessibility and affordability of housing. One local company, InnovaLab is quickly adding to the number of housing units, with cost-efficient, quick-build modular homes.
Development News Courtesy Atucún Chocolate Facebook page

Focusing on responsible growth and transparency with award winning chocolate

Ashley KingMonday, September 25, 2023
Atucún Chocolate, partnering with Roast Umber, has kept up the ancient tradition of chocolate making and brought craft chocolate to Michigan.   
Feature Story Lucia Rios heads off to catch a flight to Orlando. (Shandra Martinez)

Why air travel for people who use wheelchairs is getting better

Lucia RiosFriday, September 22, 2023
From the new Airline Passengers with Disabilities Bill of Rights to being able to use aisle chairs to board planes, the travel experience is improving for people who depend on wheelchairs.
Longform Michael Williams, president and CEO of Orchards Children's Services, a child and family services agency with locations in Genesee, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties.

Michigan's foster children face mental health challenges – but these agencies set them up to succeed

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, September 21, 2023
All foster children experience some form of trauma, but Michigan's child and family service agencies are working to provide the mental health services foster kids desperately need.
Feature Story Courtesy of The Right Place

Expanding reach and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion through Tech Week

Leandra NisbetWednesday, September 20, 2023
Tech Week is in full swing and provides opportunities for education, entertainment and networking in Grand Rapids and throughout the region.
Feature Story Photo by Tyler Herbstreith

Igniting creativity, diversity and collaboration at The Spark

Leandra Nisbet and Tyler HerbstreithTuesday, September 19, 2023
Promoted as an “energetic retail space,” The Spark at Kendall College of Art and Design seeks to bring together artists and the community at large. Highlighting various mediums including art, jewelry, apparel and more, local makers now have another venue for exhibiting and selling their work.
Development News Courtesy of Freedom Construction

Creating a culture where all can thrive in the construction industry

Ashley KingMonday, September 18, 2023
Longform Grand Haven resident Lesa Jordan with Sheyenne Cole, a counselor in Senior Resources of West Michigan's Behavioral Health at Home program.

Behavioral health at home helps Muskegon-area older adults improve quality of life

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, September 14, 2023
Multiple organizations in the Muskegon area are bringing trained counselors to the homes of older adults who face mobility or transportation challenges.
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