A group that drives kids with medical conditions to appointments pilots a program in Kalamazoo, MI
The Davies Project is up and running in Kalamazoo County and is recruiting volunteers.
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Community Land Trusts help residents become homeowners affordably
As the statewide housing crisis continues, communities of all sizes are looking at how to increase affordable housing options for current and future residents. In Kalamazoo County, the Portage Community Land Trust is helping residents become homeowners affordably with their new workforce housing development, Stanwood Crossings.
Michigan resident trains “Conservation Dogs” to sniff out invasive species
Ann Arbor dog trainer Hannah Ashmore is building a network of dogs and handlers trained to sniff out environmental threats that human eyes can miss.
Adaptive re-use of LaunchCode’s facility opens doors for future technology development workforce
Impactful developments don’t always come from brand-new, ground-up builds. Sometimes significant renovations to an existing building can open the doors for expanded capacity, programming and a further revitalization of the surrounding community. With support from IFF, LaunchCode was able to complete an adaptive re-use of a former state unemployment office for their technology workforce development nonprofit.
Returning citizens face extra hurdles in Detroit’s already challenging housing market
Formerly incarcerated people face numerous challenges in finding housing, often leading them to become homeless or recidivate.
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Retail incubators help small businesses test the leap into storefronts
The Farmington Downtown Development Authority has launched a retail incubator that gives emerging businesses access to a storefront through 90-day residencies.
A not-so-radical idea to build healthy communities: Talk to the neighbors
Social capital – those connections that create and empower communities – is on the decline. But neighborhoods can restore it.
Community gardens provide for those facing food insecurity
Midland’s community gardens are helping fight food insecurity by growing and donating fresh produce to local food pantries. Powered by volunteers, the gardens provide thousands of pounds of fruits and vegetables to families in need each year.
Can proximity solve a transportation problem?
Some developers, planners, and neighborhood advocates believe bringing destinations closer together could expand transportation choices.
Striving for seamless social service system in Tampa Bay
Area nonprofits like Feeding Tampa Bay and Crisis Center of Tampa Bay are weaving a more connected safety net.
Community Land Trusts help residents become homeowners affordably
As the statewide housing crisis continues, communities of all sizes are looking at how to increase affordable housing options for current and future residents. In Kalamazoo County, the Portage Community Land Trust is helping residents become homeowners affordably with their new workforce housing development, Stanwood Crossings.
Michigan resident trains “Conservation Dogs” to sniff out invasive species
Ann Arbor dog trainer Hannah Ashmore is building a network of dogs and handlers trained to sniff out environmental threats that human eyes can miss.
Adaptive re-use of LaunchCode’s facility opens doors for future technology development workforce
Impactful developments don’t always come from brand-new, ground-up builds. Sometimes significant renovations to an existing building can open the doors for expanded capacity, programming and a further revitalization of the surrounding community. With support from IFF, LaunchCode was able to complete an adaptive re-use of a former state unemployment office for their technology workforce development nonprofit.
Returning citizens face extra hurdles in Detroit’s already challenging housing market
Formerly incarcerated people face numerous challenges in finding housing, often leading them to become homeless or recidivate.
Partner Partner Content Retail incubators help small businesses test the leap into storefronts
The Farmington Downtown Development Authority has launched a retail incubator that gives emerging businesses access to a storefront through 90-day residencies.
A not-so-radical idea to build healthy communities: Talk to the neighbors
Social capital – those connections that create and empower communities – is on the decline. But neighborhoods can restore it.
Community gardens provide for those facing food insecurity
Midland’s community gardens are helping fight food insecurity by growing and donating fresh produce to local food pantries. Powered by volunteers, the gardens provide thousands of pounds of fruits and vegetables to families in need each year.
Can proximity solve a transportation problem?
Some developers, planners, and neighborhood advocates believe bringing destinations closer together could expand transportation choices.
Striving for seamless social service system in Tampa Bay
Area nonprofits like Feeding Tampa Bay and Crisis Center of Tampa Bay are weaving a more connected safety net.
