Parents across the state are taking note and feeling excited about what  Pre K For All means for their little ones.

Parents weigh in on PreK for All

Parents across the state are taking note and feeling excited about what  Pre K for All means for their little ones. And they have shared feedback on the proposed program at listening sessions across the state.

Statewide housing plan works with stakeholders across region to address housing needs

Block by Block spoke with the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, Housing North, and Communities First about how individual communities are working together to tackle the specific housing needs of their residents. For the first time ever, the state of Michigan released a statewide coordinated, comprehensive housing plan, working with stakeholders across the housing sector  

The Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan will host the West Michigan Survivors of Suicide Loss 2023 event.
Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan hosts suicide survivors’ event Nov. 18

On November 18, the Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan will host the West Michigan Survivors of Suicide Loss annual event, which brings together people impacted by a death by suicide. 

Michigan’s University Research Corridor: Leading the Way in Sustainable Innovation

Michigan students, researchers, and campuses are serious about the environment  and are working to discover ways to meet today’s economic and health needs and ensure a healthy environment for future generations.

The University of Memphis has launched two workforce development initiatives in recent weeks.
New workforce development initiatives to provide Memphians career opportunities, economic mobility

University of Memphis has launched two workforce development initiatives in recent weeks, with one providing opportunities in the advanced manufacturing, construction, logistics, transportation, and technology sectors; and the second in the field of behavioral health care for at-risk youth.

2024 Destination Development Grants available in Erie and Ottawa counties

The Shores & Islands Ohio Destination Development Grants will be awarded to Erie and Ottawa county organizations again in 2024 and are in addition to the organization’s sponsorship grant programs

Sandusky Book Bar: the area’s new coffee bar is an open book

Located in the front of the old Sandusky YMCA at 2101 W. Perkins Ave., the new shop opened Nov. 1 and immediately attracted a steady stream of well-wishers and curious book lovers. 

Getting caffeinated on the North Coast

If you’re a coffee enthusiast or simply looking for the perfect place to unwind and sip a cup of Joe, the North Coast has got your caffeinated needs covered.

Dora Grant: a beacon of hope and change in Sandusky

From her grassroots work to her efforts in gathering community officials to ignite conversations for change, Dora Grant’s impact has transformed the lives of hundreds of individuals over the years.

Access to affordable child care plays a critical role in families finding secure employment.
Underfunding early child care has far-reaching impacts

The U.S economy loses an estimated $122 billion a year through lost earnings, productivity, and tax revenue because of the challenge parents have in finding early child care.

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