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Genevieve Fox

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Pints for the Planet: Michigan brewery saves grains from dumps, cuts carbon footprint

Griffin Claw Brewing in Birmingham is changing the brewery game by implementing multiple sustainable practices like sending their brewers' grain to local farmers and recapturing CO2 to prevent it from entering the atmosphere.

Rashard Dobbins leads Class Act Detroit
From Episcopal Church to House of Hip-Hop: Class Act Detroit inspires young people through the arts

Rashard Dobbins, founder of arts organization Class Act Detroit, tells youth they don't have to be an DJ, muralist or dancer. He would be delighted if they became a nurse who does murals or a preacher that raps.

Adult foster care homes provide caring, community-based living

Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority offers adult foster care (AFC) homes to adults living with disabilities in across Crawford, Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Missaukee, Roscommon, and Wexford counties.

Suicide is also the second-leading cause of death for Michigan residents ages 15 to 34
Suicide prevention coalitions address a leading cause of death in Michigan

Across the state, more than 40 suicide prevention coalitions work to help Michiganders who are thinking about ending their lives.

Sharnese Marshall (top row, center), CEO of The Konnection, with Durfee Elementary-Middle School Konnection Klub members
Fighting school absenteeism in Detroit with resources, relationship building and experiences

Some students in Detroit are struggling in school due to high absenteeism and a lack of basic necessities and school resources. The Konnection is bridging the gap so students can achieve academic success.

Brodrick Wilks, program director and treasurer for Rescue MI Nature Now
Detroit environmental group creates green spaces through urban acupuncture

Using urban acupuncture, this Detroit nonprofit revitalizes alleyways to create a healthier and sustainable environment for its residents.

Hafiza Khalique, Board Chair for Detroit Area Youth Uniting Michigan
Youth-led Detroit group calls for justice

DAYUM (Detroit Area Youth Uniting Michigan) is a youth-run activist organization that supports Michigan young people who want to organize around justice issues like climate change, school uniforms, voting, food insecurity – or any other concerns they feel passionate about.  

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