Community Development

Coverage of community groups bringing about changes, innovations, and solutions in their community.

A number of financial incentives for post-secondary education help those interested in an early education career.

Michigan busca crear una mejor trayectoria profesional para los educadores de la primera infancia

Mientras Michigan trabaja hacia un programa PreK para Todos o PreK for All, que ampliará las opciones voluntarias de preescolar para que cada niño de cuatro años en Michigan pueda acceder a una educación preescolar gratuita en 2027, una preocupación que Meyers y otros educadores preescolares plantean es el desarrollo de la fuerza laboral para los maestros de educación preescolar. 

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Statewide housing plan works with stakeholders across region to address housing needs

Block by Block spoke with the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, Housing North, and Communities First about how individual communities are working together to tackle the specific housing needs of their residents. For the first time ever, the state of Michigan released a statewide coordinated, comprehensive housing plan, working with stakeholders across the housing sector  

CEDAM’s Emily Reyst with Boot Camp graduate Christine Holmes, Woodbridge Neighborhood Development director of policy and property development.
CEDAM Real Estate Boot Camp readies Michigan’s emerging developers

The Community Economic Development Association of Michigan is addressing the demand for affordable housing across the state. It’s real estate development boot camp provides tools and training for developers and community members within their neighborhoods.   

Sherlynn James works hard to help her Black and brown clients overcome barriers to home ownership.
Dismantling racism means removing barriers to home ownership

Owning a home is a huge part of the American Dream for those that call Michigan home. It is also one of the keys to building wealth, which many Black families have learned and now strive for.

Parents, caregivers and providers invited to learn about “Navigating Autism Today”

On Friday November 17, the Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM) will host a conference, “Navigating Autism Today” at the Grand Valley State University Pew Campus L.V. Eberhard Center from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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

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.

Eric Lupher, president of the Citizens Research Council of Michigan.
Michigan organizations work to improve poor health outcomes through “path to a prosperous future”

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.

Kittie Tuinstra outside of the new Shelby Trails Apartments.
A bank few likely ever heard of helps Michigan communities thrive

An Affordable Housing Program grant from Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis allowed Dogwood Community Development to complete Shelby Trails apartments.  

New grant bolsters Memphis Habitat work in South Memphis; free home safety devices for 75 residents

“Memphis Habitat has worked in Castalia Heights since 2019, building new homes with affordable mortgages and working alongside residents on other community projects. We are proud to continue that work in this area because community members are so invested in creating positive change,” says Ashley Jones, M.P.A., Memphis Habitat community development manager.

Submitted design for Paint Memphis 2023 by the artist known as Knok.
More than 100 murals planned for The Edge District this October for Paint Memphis 2023

“Paint Memphis is thrilled to collaborate with so many stake-holders to revitalize The Edge District,” says Kirsten Sandlin, Paint Memphis co-director.

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