“STEAM subjects are not only an important element in the education of our young people, but a crucial hiring need for both Memphis businesses and nonprofits,” says Kevin Thompson, Executive Director of MoSH.

2nd annual STEAMFest aims to inspire the next generation of students — and have fun while doing it

“STEAM subjects are not only an important element in the education of our young people, but a crucial hiring need for both Memphis businesses and nonprofits,” says Kevin Thompson, Executive Director of MoSH.

Paint the town: Community invited to join professional artists at this year’s Paint Memphis Festival

“We want the public to be part of this artistic endeavor, to meet the artists and take part in enhancing the neighborhood, during a day of work (for us), art appreciation, learning, and entertainment,” says Karen B. Golightly, Executive Director and Founder of Paint Memphis.

Todd Barlass.
Michigan schools expand mental health services in wake of Oxford school shooting

Oxford Community Schools have introduced a host of new mental health supports – even as the state of Michigan itself prepares to make an unprecedented investment in school-based mental health services.

Historic Collins Chapel Church receives more than $500K in grants for renovations and upgrades

“It is only by God’s grace, mercy and blessings that Collins Chapel continues to thrive by receiving these wonderful grants for example and has survived here for nearly 181 years,” says Rev. Bethel L. Harris, pastor of Collins Chapel Church.

PHOTOS: International Park(ing) Day transforms Memphis parking spaces into parks and public spaces

We all waved the same banner on International Park(ing) Day, writes Reginald Johnson, Sr. “This is how we want our empty spaces and streets to look and feel: safe and beautiful.”

New initiative launches to help solve issues of economic and social mobility for all Memphians

“What we’re doing at More For Memphis will not only tackle the barriers of today, but pave a clear path forward for the next generation of dreamers and doers here,” says Teshanda Middleton, Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Program Officer at Communities In Schools of Memphis.

A safer, more comfortable corridor: City proposes changes for Watkins-Cleveland-Bellevue corridor

“This is a corridor that touches very diverse neighborhoods,” says Nicholas Oyler, Bikeway and Pedestrian Program Manager for the City of Memphis. “You travel through here and you’re passing through all walks of life in Memphis.”

Michigan produce at the lunch counter at George Long Elementary School in Grass Lake.
Major expansion coming for program that offers schools “10 Cents a Meal” to serve Michigan produce

The budget for the state of Michigan's 10 Cents a Meal has more than doubled each of the past two years, with $9.3 million available in the coming fiscal year to help schools purchase local fruits, vegetables, and legumes.

Wayne State University chemical engineering student Renee O’Neill
Mi STEM Forward Program Leads the Way for Student Success

Michigan is leading the way in diverse mobility technologies. The University Research Corridor is an alliance of the state’s three leading research institutions, dedicated to driving the regional economy. Through the Michigan STEM Forward program, students are connecting with STEM-focused internships at some of the state’s leading innovative companies.   

Children play at the Children's Healing Center.
Grand Rapids offers nation’s only safe recreation center for immunocompromised kids

Children with weakened immune systems can play and learn without fear at the Children's Healing Center – and their families can find support as well.

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