What will the future look like for Southeast Michigan’s nonprofits?

How has the storm of challenges in the past 18 months altered the nonprofit world, for better or worse, causing leaders to question and reimagine their systems of funding, models of work, governance and values? 

901 Day Exposure event returns to in-person celebration, Sept 1
Pam Lynch, director of Harm Reduction Michigan.
“Just keep that person alive”: Michigan’s harm reduction strategies prevent opioid overdoses

The practice of minimizing harmful effects for those who use opioids is sometimes controversial, yet also quickly gaining recognition and acceptance for its effectiveness.

Campers at the YMCA summer day camp at Petoskey's Ottawa Elementary School play a game, hosted by Health Department of Northwest Michigan staff, in which they try to guess what fruit or vegetable is in a bag without looking.
SNAP-Ed plays a part in creating community health hubs in schools

A vibrant collaboration between the Health Department of Northwest Michigan and the rural school districts in Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet, and Otsego counties has helped transform school buildings into community hubs where residents learn to live healthier lives. 

John Peterson and Lauren Potorek in AIHFS' garden.
SNAP-Ed program connects southeast Michigan’s Indigenous peoples with traditional, local food

A new food sovereignty program is engaging youth leaders to build relationships with local Indigenous farmers growing traditional native fruits and vegetables.

Pro Tips for Nonprofits: Choosing the right financial adviser
Meghan Aslin, High Ground News summer 2021 intern. (Submitted)
Meet High Ground’s summer intern, Meghan Aslin
Belem Morales shared with girls during a Mentoring Monday session how she became an attorney and what it took to do that.
Volunteer Opportunities Fit All Schedules at Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan
Nathaniel Bergman administers a COVID-19 vaccine to a homebound resident in her home.
As Delta variant threatens, Michigan works to address lingering vaccine hesitancy

While COVID-19 vaccination efforts have plateaued, Michigan health care professionals are working overtime to understand and address vaccine hesitancy.

The new Women's Business Center South will host its grand opening at Crosstown Concourse on August 23. (Lauren Turner)
New Memphis-based women’s business support center will hold grand opening August 23

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