Memphis Parks wins $3M grant to make improvements to this North Memphis park
“Quality, vibrant neighborhood parks make a city where people want to live, work, raise families, and call home," says Nick Walker, Memphis Parks Director.
Shelby County selected for inaugural cohort of nationwide program to address housing shortages
“By the end of the program, we aim to develop actionable solutions for utilizing county-owned land to ensure equitable access to affordable housing," says Rasheedah Jones, a leader with NAREB and the Black Coalition of Housing.
Better fathers mean stronger communities
Stronger fathers mean stronger kids. The Children’s Center in Detroit has a dad-focused program that links fathers to the resources they need and gives them a place to connect, share concerns, and encourage each other to invest more deeply in their children’s lives.
Building champions on and off the field:
“I think that’s what our kids need today. They need mentorship to steer them down the right paths and give them an outlet other than just school and home."
Allusions of grandeur:
Couple works to keep the historic charm of their Airbnb in downtown Sandusky, The Gilmore Manor.
Donut Fest Returns: Sandusky’s sweetest 0.5K race and eating contest to support Ability Works
The Donut Fest includes a 0.5k donut and beer “race,” along with three separate donut-eating contests for professionals, amateurs, and first responders.
‘Operation Lollipop Drop’ not a flop:
“Operation Lollipop Drop" aims to prepare students to take the Federal Aviation Administration exam.
Visionary Wayne Memorial High School program helps students succeed by paying them
At Wayne Memorial High School, Champions of Wayne pays students $250 per semester to work with mentors to meet personalized goals.
Partner Partner Content Survey activates education advocacy for Michigan children with disabilities
Special Education Experience (SEE) survey results revealed that needed improvements in special education that the state identified in 2014 have not been made.
Mental health takes heavy toll on Michigan’s LGBTQ youth
Mental health is a major challenge for Michigan youth in general, but the problem is even greater for the state's LGBTQ youth.
