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Cómo los sistemas locales de salud aprovechan las granjas locales para obtener opciones de alimentos

Kelsey SandersMonday, June 3, 2024
Instituciones médicas de todo Michigan están utilizando sus recursos locales para llevar alimentos reales a su personal y pacientes.
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How Women in Tech is elevating West Michigan’s tech scene

Shandra MartinezFriday, May 31, 2024
Women in Tech is growing as more female tech firm founders and leaders are coming together to support and elevate each other. After taking part in the first annual Go Beyond, they are gearing up for Tech Week Grand Rapids this fall.
Feature Story Operation United is an annual event that mobilizes volunteers to recognize the sacrifices and service of veterans and active military families, with a focus on seniors and those with disabilities in Kent County.

3-county United Way merger strengthens regional collaboration

Paul R. KopenkoskeyFriday, May 31, 2024
The recent merger of Heart of West Michigan United Way and United Way of Ottawa and Allegan Counties is expected to streamline fundraising requests for its 80 community partners while reducing the nonprofit’s expenses.
Feature Story Groundbreaking on the Gerald R. Ford International Airport new snow removal equipment building.

Gerald R. Ford Airport expanding facility operations building

Ashley KingFriday, May 31, 2024
A West Michigan airport has begun an $8.5 million expansion on snow removal equipment building, further improving airport operations.  
Feature Story Students from the Wege High School Collaborative Studio tour Padnos Recycling.

Designing a better world: Wege High School Collaborative Studio builds skills and networks

Laura BergellsThursday, May 30, 2024
The Wege High School Collaborative Studio is a summer program that gives West Michigan high school students hands-on experience in sustainable design and problem-solving. Applications for 2024 are open.
Feature Story Northern Strings is just one group that meets at the Kent District Library. Girl Scout troops, church groups, and historical societies keep the KDL branches busy.

No longer simply the sound of silence: Local libraries offer gathering areas for community groups

Kelsey SandersThursday, May 30, 2024
Kent District Library is creating a community Third Space. Study rooms are being booked for a variety of activities from dulcimer rehearsal to Girl Scout meetings.
Longform Patricia Tillman-Meakins, Tracey Williams, and Becca Fleming at Packard Health Clinic at West Willow.

Community-based health projects offer care for underserved residents in Detroit, Ypsi, and Jackson

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, May 27, 2024
Several Michigan organizations are innovating ways to increase health care access for the state’s most vulnerable residents in their own communities. 
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Elevate grants help small Michigan businesses level up

Sarah SpohnFriday, May 24, 2024
Although headquartered in Indiana, the FHLBank of Indianapolis provides access to grant programs and resources for small businesses throughout Michigan. The Elevate Grant aims to generate more economic opportunity for all, and helps small businesses like Mushroom House Tours in Charlevoix and The Poke Bowl in Flint to level up.  
Longform Hope Starts Here creates a plan to help Detroit become a city that puts young children and families first by 2027.

الأمل يبدأ هنا» يساعد ديترويت في إعطاء الأولوية للأطفال الصغار

Estelle SlootmakerFriday, May 24, 2024
تجمع مبادرة "الأمل يبدأ هنا. " فريقًا من المدافعين والأبطال الذين يقودون الجهود لتطوير نظم الطفولة المبكرة في ديترويت. تمثل هذه المبادرة تعاونًا بين مؤسسة دبليو كيه كيلوج (WKKF)، ومؤسسة كريسجي، ومؤسسة ماكس إم. ومارجوري إس. فيشر (M&M Fisher)، ومجموعة من الوكالات، والمنظمات المجتمعية، والأهم من ذلك، سكان ديترويت. تم إطلاق مبادرة "الأمل يبدأ هنا" رسميًا في عام 2017 بخطة عمل مستمرة تمتد لعشر سنوات  
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When it comes to autism and mental health, stigma and discrimination play a huge role

Estelle SlootmakerFriday, May 24, 2024
Being autistic does not mean a person cannot experience good mental health. However, studies have shown that 78% of autistic children have at least one mental health condition. Stigma and discrimination are often a contributing factor.
Feature Story OnPoint autism services focus on communication, behavior support for social skills, daily living skills, family training, and ongoing assessment.

Community mental health agency a resource for autism services

Jaishree DrepaulFriday, May 24, 2024
OnPoint, a community mental health agency in Allegan County, provides services for autistic children and their parents.
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Making 'great' grocery stores in Detroit

Kelsey SandersFriday, May 24, 2024
How Detroit’s Food Policy Council is helping local grocery stores up their healthy offerings.
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Voices of Youth: A call to curb youth e-cigarette use

Annette G. VazquezWednesday, May 22, 2024
High school student Annette G. Vazquez explores e-cigarette use among teens. While e-cigarette use among high schoolers has decreased, it has increased for middle school students. 
Feature Story Major donors have already contributed $7.3 million toward the $8.5 million goal for the Ada Covered Bridge Park.

Ada envisions new $8.5M covered bridge park

Rapid Growth StaffWednesday, May 22, 2024
Ada leaders announced plans for new Ada Covered Bridge Park and  enhanced trail system. The group has launched the final phase of a $8.5 million fundraising campaign.  
Feature Story CSNIP is expanding into a large Walker facility that will allow it to provide additional affordable veterinary care.

Affordable veterinary care organization expanding

Ashley KingTuesday, May 21, 2024
CSNIP is expanding into a large Walker facility that will allow it to provide additional affordable veterinary care.
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Event accessibility: Making every occasion inclusive for all

Lucia RiosTuesday, May 21, 2024
It’s not hard to bring inclusivity and accessibility to your events, but it does require a bit of foresight. Disability advocate Lucia Rios offers ideas to make your gathering more welcoming.
Longform Robert Sheehan and colleague, Valerie Jamerson, take a look at the new Tool Kit.

Social Work Career Promotion Tool Kit shares benefits and pathways to rewarding careers

Joanne Bailey-BoorsmaMonday, May 20, 2024
The toolkit is designed to enhance recruitment and promote social work career opportunities across the state. It includes sample language for websites, emails, and social media posts as well as recommended language for various professionals, including high school guidance counselors, college academic advisors, and behavioral health providers. There are also photographic materials for outreach usage.   
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Hope Starts Here puts Detroit's young children first

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, May 20, 2024
The Hope Starts Here initiative brings together a team of advocates and champions who are leading the charge for Detroit’s early childhood systems. A collaboration among The W.K. Kellogg Foundation, The Kresge Foundation, The Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation, and a host of agencies, community based organizations, and most importantly, Detroit residents, Hope Starts Here formally launched in 2017.  
Feature Story Vision and hearing screenings vital to children’s health, academics, and social success.

More state funding needed for children’s hearing and vision screening

Monique BedfordMonday, May 20, 2024
In Michigan, around one million school aged children take part in hearing and vision screenings each year. Approximately 88,000 of them need help and are referred for further hearing and vision services. These services are vital to children’s overall health as well as to their academic and social success. 
Feature Story Kent County Commissioner Stephen Wooden enjoys a recent day with his family.

Bridging the Digital Divide: A Call for Balanced Broadband Regulation

Stephen WoodenFriday, May 17, 2024
Reliable internet access is more than a utility – it’s one of the linchpins of modern society. In Our Published Together column, Kent County Commissioner Stephen Wooden explains that landmark legislation has the potential to close the digital divide.
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