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.
"We feel we are David going up against Goliath. Our need is greater than our current capacity, and our funding is limited," says Patrick Patterson, executive director at Blue Water Recovery Outreach Center. "Many people have turned to drugs and self-harm during these lonely months of isolation. We're here to offer our community hope, what everyone needs to push forward and be successful."
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.
Business owner Jazmine Tricoche launched a part-time print shop in Atlanta nearly 10 years ago, while still working nine-to-five at her corporate job. She quickly discovered she loved working for herself. While she enjoyed the perks of big-business life, she knew there was something much bigger waiting for her.
Numerous Michiganders have struggled with problem gambling since online gambling was legalized in the state, but help is available.
As the sector faces growing complexities, many organizations are realizing their old ways of doing things are no longer working. Is now an opportunity to ask bold questions and create new visions of governance for the future?
"Justice and joy are continuing themes in our creative work," says Vickie Elmer, co-founder and executive director at Mint Artist Guild. "Creativity really does flourish in challenging times, like Mint growing all over the city and the state."
"The biggest challenge for most single families is housing," says Jeri Hunley, founder and executive director of Single Family Living. "I don't care how many people say they're making sure we have affordable housing for families. It's not true. What's considered to be affordable is a joke. Most single parents are working at least two to three jobs to provide and care for their family."
DHD#10 uses a variety of evidence-based programs and approaches to create a broader culture of health through their policies, systems, and environmental change work.
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