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.
Michigan child care providers push for fair reimbursement system
Delays in licensing, PINs, or quality ratings can mean weeks without state payments for child care providers.
OPEN Warmline will help Michiganders with opioid use disorder access vital medication
Connecting Michiganders with buprenorphine will address the state's 12,800 fatal overdoses since 2020.
First women in state prison system earn bachelor’s degrees through restored Pell Grants
The students, currently incarcerated at Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility, are the first in Michigan to receive bachelor's degrees while in prison.
How a national partnership is solving the $2.8 billion childcare crisis for employers and working parents
The Investing in America Child Care Partnership is addressing the national child care supply crisis by fostering collaboration among public and private funders, government agencies, employers, and child care providers.
How creative financing helps families who can’t get traditional mortgages become homeowners
For Detroiters who cannot qualify for a traditional mortgage, community development organizations use creative means to help individuals and families finance their first home.
Early childhood millage dollars prepare the littlest Michiganders for school success
In Kent County, millage funding supports 30 programs delivered by 16 local organizations.
Community mental health agency integrates care with onsite primary care and pharmacy
Summit Pointe CEO says, “Proximity doesn't always work, but co-location does.”
