Preserving Cedar Point’s history: new museum opens in downtown Sandusky

“To me, Cedar Point is more than just a place; it’s an emotion. When I see people come in the door, it’s people that remember that are my age being there with their parents because of the history and it just brings back such an emotion. But it’s a wonderful emotion.” 

Deb Messing oversees Sanilac County Community Mental Health communications efforts to the county's rural residents.
Rural mental health providers overcome stigma, rugged individualism, and distance to provide care

Here's how three Michigan community mental health agencies serving rural populations have found ways to meet their unique needs by developing innovative programs and effective outreach.

A BULK Space workshop, titled Memories of a Place, lead by Adrienne Hayden
Breaking down barriers for local artists

BULK Space, in Detroit’s North End, offers classes, tools, technology and a physical work space for under-resourced artists.  

"Tennessee continues to be a place where we can grow our economy and protect our natural resources at the same time," says Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers.
UM research center wins prestigious award for 5-year study of Memphis aquifer

"Tennessee continues to be a place where we can grow our economy and protect our natural resources at the same time," says Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers.

“It was truly inspiring to see so many Memphians lend their talents and time over a weekend to help solve pressing civic challenges," says Jessica Lotz, Executive Director at Innovate Memphis.
Hackers show how technology and innovation can solve civic challenges in Memphis

“It was truly inspiring to see so many Memphians lend their talents and time over a weekend to help solve pressing civic challenges," says Jessica Lotz, Executive Director at Innovate Memphis.

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Latest federal accountability reports show improvements at these MSCS schools

"This recognition proves that the hard work of our teachers, staff, students, and families is paying off,” says Board Member Tamarques Porter.

Nonprofits and neighbors provide insight, pride, propel 49507 community development

IFF, a community development financial institution based in Illinois, has invested and shown a commitment to uplifting communities by providing financial support all over the state, including Grand Rapids neighborhoods. Part of IFF’s investment in Grand Rapids has been focused on the 49507 zip code, centered in a collection of neighborhoods southeast of downtown Grand Rapids. They're working with local nonprofits including Amplify GR and LINC UP and neighborhood residents to help propel development.

A gathering for Michigan State University's Generations Connect program, which matches MSU undergraduate students with elders in the community, at the East Lansing Public Library.
Michigan universities join global “age-friendly” movement, making campuses more welcoming to elders

As Michigan prepares for rapid growth in its population of older adults, three Michigan universities have joined a global movement to make higher education institutions more "age-friendly."

Michigan’s hospitals and community mental health agencies collaborate to ensure all of a patient's health care needs are met.
Michigan hospitals and community mental health agencies collaborate for whole-person care

With support from the Michigan Health and Hospital Association, many of Michigan’s hospitals and community mental health (CMH) agencies are collaborating to ensure all health care needs for patients are met.

“Iron Man” sculpture finds a fitting home in downtown Sandusky

A new sculpture has found a fitting–albeit temporary– home in downtown Sandusky.

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