Michigan

Michigan Health Council: Collaborations urgently needed to strengthen Michigan’s health care workforce

The Michigan Health Council facilitates collaborations and shares solutions that build the state's health care workforce.

Michigan Municipal League collaborates, educates, and advocates for the state’s communities

Michigan Municipal League shares innovative programs, fosters collaborations, and connects communities with resources.

Coalition bridges the gap for families during the SNAP and WIC pause

In Bay County, a coalition formed to help families fill their dinner plates. The coalition is tackling the problem in several different ways.The Bay Area Community Foundation established a Food Insecurity Emergency Fund for both Bay and Arenac counties. At the same time, the United Way of Bay County is collecting food to divide between food banks and recruiting volunteers to meet increased demand.

Friendship between nonprofits’ officials leads to new affordable housing

A friendship between two nonprofit leaders sparks a partnership turning unused duplexes into permanently affordable homes for Grand Rapids families.

Mental health equity: Changes, challenges, and paving a path forward

“Health equity has always been an uphill battle. But without intentional investment and consistency, we risk sliding backward." Marianne Huff

Federal SNAP changes threaten little Michiganders’ food access and future

Good nutrition lays the foundation for physical growth, brain development, and school readiness.

التغييرات الفيدرالية على برنامج المساعدات الغذائية التكميلية (سناب) تهدد وصول أطفال ميشيغان الصغار إلى الغذاء ومستقبلهم

تشكل التغذية الجيدة الأساس للنمو الجسدي وتطور الدماغ والاستعداد المدرسي. وتُعد الألف يوم الأولى من حياة الطفل — من الحمل حتى عمر سنتين — مرحلة حاسمة.

Los cambios federales en el SNAP amenazan el acceso a los alimentos y el futuro de los pequeños habitantes de Michigan

“Las prestaciones del SNAP no cubren todos los gastos alimentarios de las familias en ningún lugar del estado, y estos cambios están ampliando aún más esa brecha”. Julie Cassidy, MLPP.

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How one bank is dedicated to making a difference

Employees come together to support local nonprofits and address critical community needs.

Innovation and advocacy: Building the early childhood workforce

If implemented, the many innovative solutions for building the early childhood workforce could have phenomenal results.

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