Meresa Salisbury attends the Baldwin Senior Expo earlier this year.

Disability Network West Michigan’s new Lake County office brings support to rural residents

Disability Network West Michigan’s Lake County office empowers individuals with disabilities, providing essential resources and personalized support while fostering independence.

“King Day is a time to honor Dr. King’s profound legacy and his dream of the Beloved Community,” says Dr. Russell Wigginton, President of the National Civil Rights Museum.
National Civil Rights Museum plans King Day celebrations around big 60th anniversary year

“King Day is a time to honor Dr. King’s profound legacy and his dream of the Beloved Community,” says Dr. Russell Wigginton, President of the National Civil Rights Museum.

UofM researchers win grant to bring more ESL teachers to MSCS schools

“The emphasis of this grant is on increasing bilingualism, as research shows that being bilingual improves cognitive processing, makes the brain more resilient to damage and the effects of aging, and contributes to increasing the GDP of the country,“ says Thrush.

This week, we wrap up the More For Memphis series and take a look at all of the focus areas that were addressed throughout the plan's creation. 
Wrapping up the More For Memphis series as the plan is set in motion

This week, we wrap up the More For Memphis series and take a look at all of the focus areas that were addressed throughout the plan's creation. 

MIFA’s Meals on Wheels program provides congregate meals at community centers

Congregate meals at community centers highlight partnerships, social benefits to eating together, and food provided at the neighborhood level. MIFA says it's an aspect of Meals on Wheels that many still don’t know about. 

A year of unexpected wonders in nature:

Photographer Tim Fleck shares his favorite nature photos of 2024.

Ray Robinson Jr.’s journey of faith, family, and compassionate service

Ray Robinson Jr., pastor and owner of Brown-Robinson Funeral Homes, found his calling to serve others at a young age, inspired by both his faith and a compassionate funeral director who guided him through personal loss.

Hidden History:

Tucked within the serene woods of East Harbor State Park Campground lies the historic Lockwood (Marshall) Cemetery, a resting place for some of Ottawa County's early settlers.

Robert Sheehan
Michigan’s community mental health agencies will do even more good work in 2025

Federal dollars, state initiatives, community partnerships, and a normalization of seeking and receiving behavioral health care have positioned Michigan’s community mental health agencies to do even more good work in 2025.

Rebel Dogs has a distinctly Detroit approach to ethical animal advocacy
Rebels with a cause: How Rebel Dogs has changed the animal advocacy landscape in Detroit

Rebel Dogs was started by a couple of engaged citizens who wanted to alleviate the suffering of stray dogs. Today, it’s a comprehensive dog-rescue operation that helps Detroit pet owners on multiple levels.

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