50 States of Matt:

Matt Thomas is on a mission to visit each of the U.S. 50 states in 50 weeks, and recently made Sandusky his Ohio stop.

A decorated rain barrel in Milwaukee
Leveraging nature-based solutions and education to boost water quality, jobs across the Great Lakes

While access to clean water is a basic need, communities continue to struggle with properly and efficiently managing and treating water. Through innovative solutions organizations along the Great Lakes are collaborating, educating the next generation, and influencing policy reform to help create impactful change including economic growth and long-term employment. Send DataSend DataSend DataSend DataSend DataSend DataSend DataSend DataSend DataSend DataSend DataSend DataSend DataSend DataSend DataSend DataSend DataSend DataSend DataSend DataSend DataSend DataSend DataSend DataSend DataSend DataSend DataSend DataSend DataSend DataSend DataSend DataSend DataSend DataSend DataSend DataSend DataSend DataSend DataSend DataSend DataSend DataSend DataSend DataSend DataSend DataSend DataSend DataSend DataSend DataSend DataSend DataSend DataSend DataSend DataSend DataSend DataSend DataSend DataSend DataSend DataSend Data

It’s heating up at North Coast Beachfitters

Whether you want to lounge in or on the water or kayak up and down the coastline, North Coast Beachfitters has the rental equipment you need to make your day in the sun fun and easy. 

Grape expectations:

The Put-in-Bay Township Park District is working to raise $1.1 million for the purchase of an 11-acre parcel of property.

Enjoy a taste of the North Coast this summer

Seasonal eateries are ready to delight the taste buds of locals and tourists alike.

Phil Cooley and his brother, Ryan, were instrumental in helping transform Corktown with the opening of Slow's Bar BQ and a host of other projects.
Corktown Rising: Urban dreamers paved the way for historic neighborhood’s rebirth

Things looked bleak for Corktown when the Tigers left the neighborhood for downtown. But a pair of entrepreneurial brothers and community involvement helped set the stage for Corktown's transformation.

Derek Miller, program supervisor for Kalamazoo County’s Healty Babies Healthy Start & 4Dad Fatherhood Program, with Sidni Miller, community health worker, inside Kalamazoo County’s Health and Community Services building.
$5 million in federal funding will help 5 Michigan organizations reduce infant and maternal deaths

Five Michigan organizations will receive federal support of about $1 million each to improve maternal and infant health in the state.

LifeWays takes a whole person-centered care approach to health care

LifeWays, a Community Mental Health Services Program and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) utilizes whole person-centered care for their patients in Jackson and Hillsdale counties. Person-centered care is integrated care served in a collaborative manner between patient and provider. Care is guided by the patients’ goals, preferences and values.

Sensory-friendly spaces play key role in improving health equity

The Autism Alliance of Michigan has been a leader in encouraging clinics to create safe spaces by including sensory rooms.  

Memphis native and community mentor Frank Gottie poses with his son, Andreis Smith.
Boots on the Ground: How two community activists mentor Memphis youth with the power of presence

Community Correspondent Danica Wilks spoke with Casio Montez and Frank Gottie, two community mentors who are instilling Memphis youth with valuable life skills and lessons.

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