Kittie Tuinstra outside of the new Shelby Trails Apartments.

A bank few likely ever heard of helps Michigan communities thrive

An Affordable Housing Program grant from Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis allowed Dogwood Community Development to complete Shelby Trails apartments.  

Submitted design for Paint Memphis 2023 by the artist known as Knok.
More than 100 murals planned for The Edge District this October for Paint Memphis 2023

“Paint Memphis is thrilled to collaborate with so many stake-holders to revitalize The Edge District,” says Kirsten Sandlin, Paint Memphis co-director.

New grant bolsters Memphis Habitat work in South Memphis; free home safety devices for 75 residents

“Memphis Habitat has worked in Castalia Heights since 2019, building new homes with affordable mortgages and working alongside residents on other community projects. We are proud to continue that work in this area because community members are so invested in creating positive change,” says Ashley Jones, M.P.A., Memphis Habitat community development manager.

Emily Miller, Crime Victims Legal Assistance Project managing attorney.
Scams rob Michigan elders of millions, but health providers and nonprofits offer help

Michigan organizations that provide health care and other services for older adults are working to reduce the impact of scams through education and legislative help.

Mysteries Ink brings immersive dinner theater to Huron

Mysteries Ink, a new immersive dinner theater, had its first show in mid-September. 

Feel the Love: New Lake Erie Love sign debuts on Kelleys Island

The third Lake Erie Love sign debuted on Kelleys Island in late July.

Early Education Matters,
Pre-K para Todos mejorará a largo plazo la salud, la educación y los resultados sociales de los niño

Cuando se trata de educación, el Kids Count Data Book (Libro de datos sobre el recuento de niños) de 2023 sitúa a Michigan en el puesto 42 de los 50 estados. Una de las muchas maneras en que el estado está trabajando para mejorar la calidad y la equidad en la educación es mediante el avance de Pre-K gratuito para todos.

Home-based early childhood educators are essential to Michigan's childcare and preschool landscape.
Home-based early childhood educators weigh in on PreK for All

A common concern about PreK for All that came up during listening sessions was the role of home-based childcare and early education providers.

Tony Legando’s latest book of fables aims to teach life lessons to elementary students

Tony Legando aims to inspire, educate children with his latest book, Fables for Young Readers.

‘Jimmer’ of hope:

TowBoatUS Sandusky owner James Kennedy has a knack for being where the action is during a busy season on the water.  

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