Sharnese Marshall (top row, center), CEO of The Konnection, with Durfee Elementary-Middle School Konnection Klub members

Fighting school absenteeism in Detroit with resources, relationship building and experiences

Some students in Detroit are struggling in school due to high absenteeism and a lack of basic necessities and school resources. The Konnection is bridging the gap so students can achieve academic success.

Michael Williams, president and CEO of Orchards Children's Services, a child and family services agency with locations in Genesee, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties.
Michigan’s foster children face mental health challenges – but these agencies set them up to succeed

All foster children experience some form of trauma, but Michigan's child and family service agencies are working to provide the mental health services foster kids desperately need.

All Aboard Public Art Vermilion’s new sculpture project

The Public Art Vermilion sculpture project is scheduled to be installed by spring 2024 near the corner of Main and Huron streets.

The new Kelleys Island playground will be at Community Park.
Kelleys Island makes way for new playground

The new playground will be installed in spring 2024.

Checking in: Paul Sherwood shares his love of chess with community

Paul Sherwood has been playing and teaching chess in the Firelands for decades.

Boldly going (and going):

Russ Haslage looks back at four decades of ‘Star Trek’-inspired, charity-focused organization, forward to Federation Headquarters move to Sandusky Mall.

Anxiety, disliking school, having trouble focusing—these are just a few of the concerns kids have when they head back to school.
Summit Pointe equips students, families, and teachers for a mentally healthy back-to-school

Summit Pointe equips students, families, and teachers for a mentally healthy back-to-school transition.

On Saturday, June 10, Playback Memphis hosted its annual Juneteenth Memphis Matters performance and celebration.
ARTSmemphis awards $1.2M in grants to these 45 local arts organizations

“We are proud to provide not only funds but also resources to amplify their program attendance and awareness as well as community engagement,” says Elizabeth Rouse, President & CEO of ARTSmemphis.

Midtown urban flower farmers to celebrate grand opening of storefront in Cooper-Young

A micro-urban flower farm first seeded in the backyards of Midtown in 2021 is sprouting up in Cooper-Young with the opening of their first brick-and-mortar storefront.

Grand Haven resident Lesa Jordan with Sheyenne Cole, a counselor in Senior Resources of West Michigan's Behavioral Health at Home program.
Behavioral health at home helps Muskegon-area older adults improve quality of life

Multiple organizations in the Muskegon area are bringing trained counselors to the homes of older adults who face mobility or transportation challenges.

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