Memphis nonprofits partner with national foundation to provide musical instruments for area youth
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Pontiac nonprofits find strength through collaboration to boost youth literacy and empower parents
"In our community, we have a lot of great programs," says Eisha Branner, founder and CEO of E-Community Outreach Services in Pontiac. "We have a lot of great resources. But we also have a disconnect, especially in the last few years with COVID-19," she says. "There was nowhere near enough support for our families."
New program helps Michigan kids maximize physical activity in the classroom
A program called InPACT offers schools strategies that deliver 20 minutes of daily physical activity in the classroom.
Intergenerational programs bring younger and older Michiganders together to promote healthier aging
With funding from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund, the national nonprofit Generations United is bringing generations together to build communities that work better for all.
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SNAP-Ed programs grow change in Michigan’s northwestern rural communities
Covering five northern Michigan counties, Northwest Education Services (NES) nutrition educators use a community-based approach that recognizes the unique strengths and challenges of each community they serve.
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Genesee County organizations collaborate to create healthy local places
Genesee Intermediate School District and Crim Fitness Foundation are encouraging Genesee County residents to eat healthy and move more, while also addressing barriers to make healthy choices more accessible to county residents.
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Traverse City Area Public Schools becoming a healthier place to learn
For nearly two decades, Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) has delivered SNAP-Ed programming in area schools to encourage students and families to eat more fruits and vegetables and engage in more physical activity.
The Center for Success Network uplifts young students through the joy of learning
"As communities, we have a big task to fill what's been lost for students in the pandemic," says Andrea Meyer, executive director for the Center for Success Network. "I’m inspired by our mentors, this huge network of people who give up their time and talent to be with our amazing kids. They're all saying, this is important, we need to do this, and they're willing to ask, how can we do this together?"
Pontiac nonprofits find strength through collaboration to boost youth literacy and empower parents
"In our community, we have a lot of great programs," says Eisha Branner, founder and CEO of E-Community Outreach Services in Pontiac. "We have a lot of great resources. But we also have a disconnect, especially in the last few years with COVID-19," she says. "There was nowhere near enough support for our families."
New program helps Michigan kids maximize physical activity in the classroom
A program called InPACT offers schools strategies that deliver 20 minutes of daily physical activity in the classroom.
Intergenerational programs bring younger and older Michiganders together to promote healthier aging
With funding from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund, the national nonprofit Generations United is bringing generations together to build communities that work better for all.
Partner Partner Content SNAP-Ed programs grow change in Michigan’s northwestern rural communities
Covering five northern Michigan counties, Northwest Education Services (NES) nutrition educators use a community-based approach that recognizes the unique strengths and challenges of each community they serve.
Partner Partner Content Genesee County organizations collaborate to create healthy local places
Genesee Intermediate School District and Crim Fitness Foundation are encouraging Genesee County residents to eat healthy and move more, while also addressing barriers to make healthy choices more accessible to county residents.
Partner Partner Content Traverse City Area Public Schools becoming a healthier place to learn
For nearly two decades, Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) has delivered SNAP-Ed programming in area schools to encourage students and families to eat more fruits and vegetables and engage in more physical activity.
The Center for Success Network uplifts young students through the joy of learning
"As communities, we have a big task to fill what's been lost for students in the pandemic," says Andrea Meyer, executive director for the Center for Success Network. "I’m inspired by our mentors, this huge network of people who give up their time and talent to be with our amazing kids. They're all saying, this is important, we need to do this, and they're willing to ask, how can we do this together?"
