Federal SNAP changes threaten little Michiganders’ food access and future
Good nutrition lays the foundation for physical growth, brain development, and school readiness.
This cleaning company helps lift burdens for cancer patients
Jeannie Cleaning, a Kalamazoo-based company and partner of the nonprofit Cleaning for a Reason, provides free and discounted home cleanings to cancer patients, offering vital support and relief during treatment.
How one bank is dedicated to making a difference
Employees come together to support local nonprofits and address critical community needs.
Innovation and advocacy: Building the early childhood workforce
If implemented, the many innovative solutions for building the early childhood workforce could have phenomenal results.
Dental hygienists hit the road to expand oral care
Three hygienists across Michigan use foundation-funded vans to deliver preventive dental care to underserved children and families.
SDOH Hubs improve mental and physical health while reducing disparities
The goal is to improve health outcomes, achieve health equity, and remove barriers to opportunity.
Ambitious nonprofits unite to build affordable housing community
Three nonprofits collaborate on an 18-acre project creating 120 mixed-income homes, expanding affordability, stability, and opportunity in Holland.
How one rural county is responding to an oral health crisis
County leaders are bridging gaps in oral health by improving access, affordability, and workforce shortages through outreach, education, and partnerships.
Rethinking a busy roadway to create a welcoming village square
Can a high-speed thoroughfare be slowed down to become a community asset?
A bus route inspires a new model of transportation funding
A partnership between Parkview and Citilink may not have paid off in riders, but it’s reshaping how Fort Wayne businesses think about public transit and shared investment.
