On Thursday, Feb. 9, representatives from the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation joined staff from Memphis Housing Authority, along with Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland, to celebrate the opening of the BlueCross Healthy Place at Foote Park.

Now open: Ribbon cutting ceremony held for new activity center at South City’s Foote Park

“We’re proud to boast strong alliances with our community partners, such as the BlueCross Foundation, who have strengthened our efforts to better serve our residents,” said Dexter Washington, CEO of the Memphis Housing Authority. “The resources that partners contribute, coupled with the affordable housing we provide, empower our people and communities.”

Christian Brothers University to break ground on $4.2M expansion of engineering laboratory

“We are adding roughly 4,700 square feet to the current site,” says CBU Operations Director Alex Smythe.

Upper Peninsula program helps moms with opioid use disorder have healthier pregnancies

The program's goal is to identify and address the social determinant of health needs that create barriers for women with opioid use disorder.

Desirae Simmons
Engaging people typically left out of the public decision-making process

The long and patient road toward social justice involves listening to community members. The Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice engages people in conversations and actions, giving voice to those impacted by public policy and decision making who typically don’t have a seat at the table.  

Caylin McCormick sings the national anthem in the Huron gym.
Courts and Chords: Huron’s McCormick scores on the court and in the chorale

Huron High School Senior Caylin McCormick will sing the national anthem at the Cleveland Cavaliers game Feb. 8 and the boys basketball state semifinal game March 18.

Resurrecting the arts: Caryl Crane Youth Theatre finds a new home at the Sandusky State Theatre

CCYT will settle in at the renovated Sandusky State Theatre upon its reopening.

Former Variety Beverage building gets a new life

The former Variety Beverage site at 1118 W. Washington St. is getting a major overhaul.

Apex’s Mulligan Solar project in Logan County Illinois, which became operational last year.
Company behind Wheatsborough Solar project in southwest Erie County says future is sunny, renewable

Virginia-based Apex Clean Energy is building a solar farm on 700 acres in Groton Township. Construction should be done in 2024, creating jobs and energy for the community.  

Voices of Youth: What would our youngest community members change? We ask them.

Model D spent time with youth from three different Detroit neighborhoods, listening to what they love about their communities and what they hope to change, capturing their words in insightful sketches. Now, our youngest residents will get a chance to report to you.   

Clifton "Clifnotes" Perry captures the sentiments shared during the youth listening session.
Los jóvenes opinan: ¿Qué cambiarían los miembros más jóvenes de nuestra comunidad? Se lo preguntamos

El Modelo D pasa tiempo con jóvenes de tres barrios diferentes de Detroit, escuchando lo que les gusta de sus comunidades y lo que esperan cambiar.

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