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Carly Lillard

Carly Lillard has called Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region home since 2007. She works in fund development and communications and enjoys helping organizations share their stories and connect with the community. Carly earned a bachelor’s degree in Business from Northwood University and a master’s in Strategic Communication from Michigan State University. Outside of writing, she loves spending time with her husband, Jesse, and their two children, Maycie and Elias. You can reach her at carlylillard@gmail.com.

Carly Lillard's Latest Articles

From classroom to call ready, this high school fire academy prepares students for the future

A unique high school fire academy prepares students to enter the workforce with certifications, skills, and a strong sense of purpose.

A new view from the saddle: Midland Police introduce mounted patrol

Midland’s first-ever mounted patrol unit is bringing a quieter, more approachable form of policing to community events, creating new opportunities for connection.

A collaborative model in central Michigan simplifies grantmaking to better support local nonprofits

Midland’s Service Club Alliance simplifies grantmaking by uniting service clubs through one shared application to better support local nonprofits.

Great Start Collaborative
How a collaborative effort is working to nurture children and strengthen community

Great Start Collaborative: Uniting families, educators, and community partners to ensure every child can thrive.

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