Michigan Archives – Page 12 of 160

Monica Smith, Yevgenia Gazman, and Christine Sauvé, MIRC Detroit Office.

Ataques a las familias inmigrantes y lo que eso significa para la educación temprana

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August 5, 2025

En 2024, los educadores de la primera infancia en el suroeste de Detroit observaron una caída significativa en la inscripción preescolar tras el aumento de la actividad de control de inmigración. Aunque el descenso no fue documentado oficialmente en ese momento, las organizaciones comunitarias informan que aproximadamente el 15% de los estudiantes fueron retirados de los programas preescolares del área en cuestión de semanas.

Community mental health and hospitals partner to fill care gaps

By Brianna Nargiso

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Health

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August 5, 2025

Michigan's hospitals and community mental health agencies are working together to address gaps in behavioral health care that contribute to long emergency department stays and delays in treatment. Several recent initiatives aim to improve care coordination and create new models of crisis response.

From Hamburg to Michigan: How Global Detroit helped a biotech founder stay, work, and build

By Misty Barron

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Entrepreneurship

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July 30, 2025

After immigrating from Germany, Max von Wels co-founded a biotech startup in Michigan. With Global Detroit’s help, he secured a visa and a future in tech.

Preserving Homes, Changing Lives

By Jaishee Drepaul

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Community Development

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July 29, 2025

IFF, a Community Development Financial Institution, empowers underserved communities through flexible, nontraditional lending. By supporting organizations like Family Promise and Detroit Phoenix Center, IFF is helping prevent displacement, expand services, and break down barriers. Their unique, mission-driven approach enables organizations to support more people and create lasting, positive community impact.

SBAM Nurture Benefits program enhances compensation for child care providers

By Estelle Slootmaker

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Community Development

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July 29, 2025

The Small Business Association of Michigan Nurture Benefits will expand access to health insurance, life insurance, and retirement savings for Michigan's child care providers.

Heart of West Michigan United Way Chief Administrative Officer Becki Postma, Kent County Community Action Director Gustavo Perez, and Heart of West Michigan United Way Eviction Prevention Program Manager Alyssa Bryan.

Kent County Eviction Prevention Task Force addresses unmet needs behind evictions

By Patrick Dunn

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Health

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July 28, 2025

Evictions plummeted during the pandemic and soared again after federal protections ended. That led a coalition of Kent County organizations and individuals to form the Kent County Eviction Prevention Task Force.

Justin Nance at the Van Wert Health Fair.

Ohio hygienist trains future workforce through outreach role

By Shandra Martinez

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Health

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July 28, 2025

Justin Nance blends teaching and patient care to combat workforce shortages and inspire the next generation of dental hygienists in Ohio.

Partner Partner Content Lock Arms and Unite for Autism: Campaign commits to continued advocacy and support

By Estelle Slootmaker

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Community Development

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July 24, 2025

AAOM’s current fundraising campaign, Lock Arms and Unite for Autism seeks to raise $31,000 to support its services for the one in 31 people diagnosed with autism in Michigan.

Simranjit Kaur, the author of this story.

Creating safer spaces for domestic violence survivors of marginalized identities

By Simranjit Kaur

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Community Development

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July 24, 2025

People from non-Asian communities may not always understand the cultural factors that impact domestic violence survivors from South Asian and other marginalized communities. Student writer Simran Kaur digs into the issue for our Voices of Youth series.

Summit Pointe youth staff. CMHs collaborate with schools and families to provide care to kids and teens.

Community mental health advocates take stand against privatization plan

By Estelle Slootmaker

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Health

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July 22, 2025

Community Mental Health Association of Michigan (CMHA) advocates against proposed MDHHS plan to privatize community mental health care.