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Patrick Dunn

Patrick Dunn is an Ypsilanti-based freelance writer and the managing editor of Concentrate.

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A training session for the Grand Haven-based Momentum Center's Friendship Bench program.
Grand Haven among first U.S. cities to implement Zimbabwean program training residents to provide basic talk therapy

The Grand Haven-based Momentum Center's Friendship Bench program will train volunteers to provide basic mental health support in public places.

Beth Eurich, director of the Bay County Department on Aging, is a leader of the new Bay County Guardianship Diversion Project.
Bay County reduces adult guardianships by 45%, expands guardianship diversion efforts under new program

Since 2024, government officials and community advocates in Bay County have been developing a new model to ensure that all other potential solutions are exhausted before an adult guardianship is granted.

New campaign seeks to reduce businesses’ food waste by doubling food donations

Michiganders send 1.5 to 2 million pounds of food to landfills every year, including massive amounts of perfectly edible food.

A volunteer stocks the food club at Community Action House in Holland, Mich.
New campaign seeks to reduce Michigan businesses’ food waste by doubling food donations

A new initiative led by the nonprofit Michigan Sustainable Business Forum is seeking to double the amount of food that Michigan businesses donate to food banks and rescues.

What’s at stake for young families: Early childhood policy after the 2026 election

Anne Kuhnen, MLPP Kids Count policy director weighs in on early childhood education after the '26 gubernatorial election.

Where will Michigan’s next governor stand on early childhood education?

Michigan's many gubernatorial candidates offer a variety of approaches to early childhood education.

Tom Woodman stands in front of a 3D-printed home in Detroit created by his company, Citizen Robotics, which is planning two developments in Pontiac. The company aims to reduce construction costs at scale and create a new renting model that gives renters equity in a housing fund.
From 3D-printed homes to a ‘pocket neighborhood’: Finding new solutions to affordable housing

Across the Metro Detroit area, innovators are finding new ways to develop the affordable housing that the community desperately needs.

A new tech solution makes it easier for low-income residents to find housing

The Pontiac-based Alliance for Housing has implemented new technology to better connect homeless services organizations, landlords, and people exiting homelessness.

A meeting of the Fostering Futures advisory council.
It’s hard for foster kids to get the health care they need, but this project is working to change that

A Grand Valley State University project is working to create an integrated mobile care team to serve foster kids' complex health needs.

Graduates and staff of the LIFT MI lead safety education program.
Lead education program equips Michiganders to protect and advocate for their communities

The Lead Impacted Families Together (LIFT MI) program presents training in lead safety and advocacy for residents across Michigan.

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