Expressions of a refugee

Artist Oksana Protsenko and her husband, Volodymyr “Vova” Chernoba, fled Ukraine and now call Vermilion their home.

Life is sweet: A love of bees turns into a buzz-worthy business for Stephen Hahn and Mark Manner

“Everyone should be a beekeeper in my opinion.”

Katie Hoener works with Washtenaw County CMH's crisis negotiation unit
Community mental health and law enforcement collaborate to keep people out of jail

Collaborations between community mental health and law enforcement are helping people with mental health issues get the help they need and stay out of jail.

“Our volunteers’ and donors’ dedication and support help ensure we can deliver mortgages with no interest, which helps create long-term affordability for Habitat’s first-time homebuyers," says Dwayne Spencer, Memphis Habitat president and CEO.
Habitat Memphis to build 12 new homes in Castalia Heights this fall

“Our volunteers’ and donors’ dedication and support help ensure we can deliver mortgages with no interest, which helps create long-term affordability for Habitat’s first-time homebuyers," says Dwayne Spencer, Memphis Habitat president and CEO.

August is Black Philanthropy Month. This is how Memphis is celebrating, advocating, and participating – and how you can, too.
August is Black Philanthropy Month throughout the world. Here’s what’s happening in Memphis

It's Black Philanthropy Month. This is how Memphis is celebrating, advocating, and participating – and how you can, too.

Children at Baxter Community Center in Grand Rapids.
Consultants empower child care providers to meet mental health needs of the youngest Michiganders

The Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation program sends trained early childhood consultants to daycare settings and preschools to help caregivers better meet children's needs.

Trying on something new: Owner of The Sweet Life Boutique enjoying the new venture in Vermilion

Amanda Csongedi is living the sweet life with her new Vermilion-based boutique.

Writers group growing rapidly in Northern Ohio

Northern Ohio Writers Guild brings together authors and book-lovers alike.

The health centers will be roughly 2,500 sq. ft. each, with full-time staffs that include primary care physicians and health coaches.
Primary health care centers planned for Memphis area YMCAs beginning in 2024

"Providing access to quality healthcare, especially in areas with fewer options, enables us to broaden our services to continue to help families and individuals thrive on their journey to wellness," says Jerry Martin, president and CEO of YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South.

Restoring history: Foundation works to bring back a Ford Tri-Motor

The Port Clinton aircraft is one of 199 Tri-Motors built by the Ford Motor Company from 1928 through 1933.

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