“The need for accessible, affordable mental health care is more apparent than ever, and we are looking forward to serving the greater Memphis community,” says MHC CEO Pam Womack.

Nonprofit to provide mental health care to Memphians that might otherwise not have access

“The need for accessible, affordable mental health care is more apparent than ever, and we are looking forward to serving the greater Memphis community,” says MHC CEO Pam Womack.

Craig Nowak
Creating art with and among the community

After participating in Creative Expressions’ art and writing classes, some participants have gone on to achieve personal accolades as artists and writers. This Gesher Human Services’ program serves adults with mental health challenges or intellectual and developmental disabilities.  

Berrien County Health Officer Guy Miller, Corewell Health South Medical Group and Continued Care Vice President Melinda Gruber, and Region IV Area Agency on Aging CEO Christine Vanlandingham at the Berrien County Health Department.
Here’s how a collaboration in Southwest Michigan helped older adults avoid hospitalization for COVID

Health care providers repackaged existing community services that enabled older adults to stay in their homes if they came down with COVID, or return home more quickly if they were hospitalized.

“We seek to help minority youth become the person they see in their dreams and realize their potential,” says Greg Winston, founder of the Memphis-based CLAY nonprofit organization.
It’s electric: New partnership to offer young Memphians a pathway to starting a career

“We seek to help minority youth become the person they see in their dreams and realize their potential,” says Greg Winston, founder of the Memphis-based CLAY nonprofit organization.

The Sandusky City Schools Band
I’m with the band: celebrating 100 years of the Sandusky High School band program

The Sandusky Band Program is celebrating its 100th Anniversary this year.

It’s back to the future for The Original Margaritaville

The Original Margaritaville is under new ownership and management.

The Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympics
#Inclusion revolution: Sandusky teens unite to bring awareness to Special Olympics and Inclusivity

High school senior Anisha Chopra recounts her time at the Special Olympics USA Games with her Special Olympics partner and how it shaped her to advocate for inclusion. 

Rudy leads the way on a winter walk in the woods
Walks with Rudy: a photo essay

Retired teacher Tim Fleck uses walks with his dog Rudy to capture stunning images of the local wildlife of Sandusky. 

“A high-capacity, responsive, and agile local workforce ecosystem is critical to increasing the chances of sustainable and equitable economic recovery,” says Sheila Maguire, Senior Fellow with the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program.
Memphis one of eight cities selected to host Aspen Institute’s Workforce Leadership Academy

“A high-capacity, responsive, and agile local workforce ecosystem is critical to increasing the chances of sustainable and equitable economic recovery,” says Sheila Maguire, Senior Fellow with the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program. “The Academy provides leaders with the rare opportunity to think and act strategically across siloes to advance outcomes for workers and businesses.”

Call line staff working in the team room at Summit Pointe’s First Step Urgent Care.
Community mental health agency call lines connect Michiganders with local crisis care

A call to a local community mental health crisis line can sometimes be more direct and offer services that may not be available when calling 988 or MiCAL.

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