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Photo showcasing the 2018 CEDAM Real Estate Development Boot Camp graduates. Jubek Yongo-Bure shown far right.

CEDAM Bootcamp alumni make real community impact through development, place-based solutions

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February 24, 2025

For Jubek Yongo-Bure and Dakota Riehl, attending the CEDAM Real Estate Development Boot Camp a few years ago was critical to their careers. Learning the ABCs of community development served as a catalyst to inspire and reinvigorate the important work done in neighborhoods. These former students have even gone on to become presenters at the immersive educational conference, showcasing their personal full-circle moments of growth and career development.

Mark Witte chats with OnPoint staff: from left, Andre Pierre, Jr., chief administrative officer; Kelly Dingman, accounting supervisor, and Sarah Lumbert, general accountant.

OnPoint: The many professional roles within mental health care

By Estelle Slootmaker

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Community Development

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February 11, 2025

Michigan’s community mental health agencies need more psychiatrists, psychologists, and master’s level social workers, but they also need bachelor’s level social workers, administrative staff, peer support specialists, accountants, and direct care workers — roles that require no college degree or degrees in areas not relating directly to mental health.

Expert presenters share evidence-based information traversing the lifespan from early intervention and initial diagnosis to quality of life for older autistic adults.

Partner Partner Content Navigating Autism Today Conference connects autism community to facts, friendships, and resources

By Estelle Slootmaker

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Community Development

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January 28, 2025

The Autism Alliance of Michigan Navigating Autism Today (NAT) Conference connects autistic people of all ages and their loved ones with education, resources, and community.

The Urban Collaboratory’s work includes a focus on community water systems and health impacts related to contaminants like microplastics and PFAS.

Public health focus on the built environment improves health for Michiganders

By Rylee Barnsdale

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Community Development

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January 14, 2025

Public health and infrastructure go hand in hand, as organizations across Michigan work to address the built environment's critical role in shaping health outcomes.

Michigan building a better crisis continuum for mental health care

By Brianna Nargiso

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Community Development

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January 7, 2025

As mental health needs rise across Michigan, state officials, health care providers, and community organizations are focusing on expanding the continuum of care for people in crisis.

Meresa Salisbury attends the Baldwin Senior Expo earlier this year.

Disability Network West Michigan’s new Lake County office brings support to rural residents

By Shandra Martinez

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Community Development

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December 27, 2024

Disability Network West Michigan’s Lake County office empowers individuals with disabilities, providing essential resources and personalized support while fostering independence.

“King Day is a time to honor Dr. King’s profound legacy and his dream of the Beloved Community,” says Dr. Russell Wigginton, President of the National Civil Rights Museum.

National Civil Rights Museum plans King Day celebrations around big 60th anniversary year

By High Ground Team

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Community Development

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December 24, 2024

“King Day is a time to honor Dr. King’s profound legacy and his dream of the Beloved Community,” says Dr. Russell Wigginton, President of the National Civil Rights Museum.

"We live here, we work here and we care about you and your family."

A New Vision for Public Health in Michigan

By Brianna Nargiso

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Community Development

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December 17, 2024

Michigan has stepped forward with a comprehensive Public Health Call to Action, a set of recommendations crafted by the Michigan Public Health Advisory Council (MPHAC) to guide the state’s journey toward a more equitable and resilient health system.

This week, we take a look at Community Development, one of the six focus areas critical to the initiative's success.

Equitable Growth: Advocating for Community Development through More For Memphis

By Ashlei Williams

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Community Development

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December 16, 2024

This week, we take a look at Community Development, one of the six focus areas critical to the initiative's success.

Partner Partner Content Nonprofits and neighbors provide insight, pride, propel 49507 community development

By Sarah Spohn

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Community Development

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November 25, 2024

IFF, a community development financial institution based in Illinois, has invested and shown a commitment to uplifting communities by providing financial support all over the state, including Grand Rapids neighborhoods. Part of IFF’s investment in Grand Rapids has been focused on the 49507 zip code, centered in a collection of neighborhoods southeast of downtown Grand Rapids. They're working with local nonprofits including Amplify GR and LINC UP and neighborhood residents to help propel development.

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