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Dr. Tolulope Sonuyi, director of Detroit Life Is Valuable Everyday (DLIVE), and Juanita Houston, DLIVE's lead healthy minds coach.

Michigan programs aim to stop violence against youth before it happens

Medical researchers in Michigan are designing innovative programs to intervene in cycles of violence.

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Jenny Poma, Lighthouse COO
Teens find housing, support through A Step Forward

A Step Forward, a transitional housing program operated by Lighthouse, offers homeless youth ages 16-18 a stable place to stay while they complete their education, prepare for the workforce, learn valuable life skills, and move toward independence.   

Students at Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School in 2017.
Teach901 hits the recruiting trail to combat Memphis teacher shortage

“Right now, every school in our city is struggling to find teachers,” says April Pruett, Teach901 Coordinator. “We, at Teach901, are hoping to come alongside our schools — and our city — to help them alleviate this burden, because no one would be where they are today without the help of a teacher.”

Learn what you should know about your commercial landlord from RISE presentation

Kula Hoty Lynch will present "The Truth About Your Commerical Landlord" Friday as part of the RISE Speaker Series.

New barber program makes the cut at Sandusky Career Center

The new barber program at Sandusky Career Center is the first of its kind in the area.

U.S. Supreme Court Decision confirms rights of people with disabilities including those living with autism.
Autism Alliance of Michigan celebrates Supreme Court decision

U.S. Supreme Court Decision confirms rights of people with disabilities including those living with autism  

PHOTO ESSAY: Scenes from the Young Writers Expo at EES Success Academy

"I hope the pictures will help tell the story of an amazing night with some amazing students living right here in our city," says photographer Reginald Johnson.

File photo / Brandon Dill (2022)
Q&A: On the importance of addressing childhood trauma early and often

There’s a term for the trauma that our children experience: Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACEs for short. It can impact young people for the rest of their lives.

Birds of a feather: Kimberly and Kenn Kaufman share a love of birds and nature

“Looking back, I think I fell in love with him that day, watching him be so enthusiastic about birds I knew he’d seen before."

Brianna Harrington, MMI Executive Director Amber Hamilton, and Dr. Rychetta Watkins (L to R).
This Memphis nonprofit just took home an award from the largest national conference of its kind

“The Memphis Music Initiative continues to illustrate how grantmakers can meet the unique needs of Black communities, when you have thoughtfulness and innovation at the forefront," says ABFE President and CEO Susan Taylor Batten.

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