Robert Sheehan, executive director of the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan

Here’s good news for Michiganders’ mental health: Community mental health delivers cutting-edge care

Michigan's community mental health agencies lead the nation in innovation, serve all 83 counties, and help Michiganders of all ages access the mental health supports they need.

Sarah Jones with a to-go meal from Mid City Nutrition
Nourishing souls in Port Huron

Meet Sarah Jones, Mid City Nutrition’s executive director, and read why she’s excited about her new role providing meals to underserved community members who appreciate a warm lunch from friendly folks who know them by name.  

The stakeholder survey is just one of many public input strategies put in place by the MSCS Super Search team.
Take this online survey to help inform the search for the next MSCS superintendent

“Like the community meetings, the survey will provide parents, employees, and community members with a chance to share their school needs and a high-level view of the characteristics they’re seeking in the next superintendent,” says Rev. Althea Greene, MSCS Board Chair.

How this Memphis nonprofit is finding ways to make our charitable donations more impactful

Slingshot Memphis, an innovative nonprofit fighting poverty in new and creative ways, is supplying community members with tools and resources that get more mileage out of their end-of-year-gifts this holiday season. These new resources are enhancing and taking poverty-fighting philanthropy efforts to new heights.

Jametta Lilly.
As it prepares to disband, Michigan task force on COVID racial disparities leaves a healthy legacy

Task force members are looking back on the work they've accomplished and the groundwork they've laid for continued progress toward dismantling health disparities in Michigan.

Everwild owners Rick and Gia Gennari-Lynch
Stay Everwild: Local couple brings bourbon and more to downtown Sandusky

Rick Lynch and Gia Gennari-Lynch of Everwild Spirits envisioned their distillery having an inviting and modern lounge and tasting room full of people chatting and sipping award-winning bourbon and craft cocktails - and since its opening in July they have done just that. 

A day in the life of a visually impaired teen

My name is Da'Nyah and I'm visually impaired. I know what you’re thinking: how do I get through my day, and how do I live my life? Well, I'm going to take you through a typical school day, complete with all of its ups and downs.

Members of the community enjoy yoga Nov. 1 at the Mylander Pavilion.
Free yoga classes at the Pier now through December 17th

Get ready to downward dog, cobra and warrior your way to a stress-free start to the weekend with Yoga for Seasonal Stress every Saturday at the Jackson Street Pier.

Erie County kids pose with fishing nets during an EMP NOW event at Lions Park this summer.
Erie Metroparks’ Nature on Wheels program brings nature to you

Erie Metroparks is now offering EMP Nature on Wheels, a mobile unit providing science and nature education complete with live animals. 

Karen Moore
Survivors of trafficking take their lives back

Sanctum House creates a living environment that is welcoming and safe for women survivors of human trafficking. We talk with Karen Moore, executive director, about the real challenges residents face in moving forward with their lives.

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