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.
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.
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.
A New Vision for Public Health in Michigan
Michigan has stepped forward with a comprehensive Public Health Call to Action, a set of recommendations crafted by the Michigan Public Health Advisory Council (MPHAC) to guide the state’s journey toward a more equitable and resilient health system.
Equitable Growth: Advocating for Community Development through More For Memphis
This week, we take a look at Community Development, one of the six focus areas critical to the initiative's success.
Meals on Wheels America aims to ‘End the Wait’
“Supporting senior food programs is important for local communities and presents an opportunity for advocacy with public officials,” says Executive Director of Aging Commission of the Mid-South Kim Daugherty.
Huron, Marblehead listed as two of the top 15 most picture-perfect small towns on the Great Lakes
Huron and Marblehead have been recognized by Home Stratosphere as two of the “15 most picture-perfect small towns on the Great Lakes,” ranking #6 and #4, respectively.
A hot breakfast and two cups of love: how volunteers feed Sandusky’s community
“We can’t stop this ministry,” Wible says. “There’s too many people who need this.”
Community partnerships combat food insecurity during the holiday season
“Food insecurity is a symptom of a much larger issue,” Chase-Morefield says. “We’re meeting the immediate need for food, but the reason that someone ended up there, at a food pantry, is because so many other things happened before they got there.”
MSU public health researchers seek to expand successful preventive postpartum depression program
ROSE program trains expectant mothers on how roles and relationships change postpartum and teaches assertiveness skills so expectant mothers can ask for the support they need.
