Program leader for GiGi's Kitchen gives directions to participants to prepare food and teach the importance of health and wellness

Volunteers provide all-ages support to people with Down syndrome

Volunteers do “all of the magic” at GiGi’s Playhouse, an achievement center with developmental and recreational programs for people with Down syndrome.

Michigan student loan repayment program helping to tackle mental health workforce shortage

Michigan has long faced a critical shortage of mental health professionals, impacting access to vital care for communities across the state. To address this growing challenge, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) launched the Behavioral Health Now Loan Repayment Program, a strategic initiative aimed at attracting and retaining mental health professionals by alleviating the financial burden of student loans.

Nate Rauh-Bieri is Head of Projects for JustAir
Collaboration gets Dearborn air quality data to people who need it

The City of Dearborn’s air quality monitoring program makes hyper-local air quality data easily accessible to residents. Since its launch last year, people have used it to make decisions about spending time outdoors, and the city has used data to assess options to improve air quality.

The brothers who play together stay together

Brothers Ryan and Maxx Tamburrino are the driving force behind Clubhouse No. 3 SportSocial.

Extending the path

BGSU Firelands, Sandusky High School hope to build on partnership aiming to bridge education and employment.

Tilt Studio grand opening brings family fun and games to Sandusky Mall

Tilt Studio will celebrate its grand opening with an afternoon of family fun, starting at 2 p.m. Feb. 6 at its Sandusky Mall location, 4314 Milan Road.

A birds-eye view of downtown Sandusky (Photo/City of Sandusky)
Shores & Islands Ohio welcomes two new staff members

Shores & Islands Ohio recently welcomed two new staff members to its travel and tourism team.

Expert presenters share evidence-based information traversing the lifespan from early intervention and initial diagnosis to quality of life for older autistic adults.
Navigating Autism Today Conference connects autism community to facts, friendships, and resources

The Autism Alliance of Michigan Navigating Autism Today (NAT) Conference connects autistic people of all ages and their loved ones with education, resources, and community.

Building bridges, both literally and figuratively:

The City of Port Clinton has been awarded funding through the Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP), a grant program from the Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration. The funding will be used to plan a connected multi-use pathway that will transform pedestrian and bicycle travel between Erie and Ottawa Counties.

That fresh-cooked freedom:

“We wanted to use as many local vendors as we could. We wanted (customers) to know if they were supporting us, they were supporting all of the other local brands that we support."

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