Dental hygienists hit the road to expand oral care
Three hygienists across Michigan use foundation-funded vans to deliver preventive dental care to underserved children and families.
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SDOH Hubs improve mental and physical health while reducing disparities
The goal is to improve health outcomes, achieve health equity, and remove barriers to opportunity.
Ambitious nonprofits unite to build affordable housing community
Three nonprofits collaborate on an 18-acre project creating 120 mixed-income homes, expanding affordability, stability, and opportunity in Holland.
How one rural county is responding to an oral health crisis
County leaders are bridging gaps in oral health by improving access, affordability, and workforce shortages through outreach, education, and partnerships.
Rethinking a busy roadway to create a welcoming village square
Can a high-speed thoroughfare be slowed down to become a community asset?
A bus route inspires a new model of transportation funding
A partnership between Parkview and Citilink may not have paid off in riders, but it’s reshaping how Fort Wayne businesses think about public transit and shared investment.
Michigan child care providers push for fair reimbursement system
Delays in licensing, PINs, or quality ratings can mean weeks without state payments for child care providers.
OPEN Warmline will help Michiganders with opioid use disorder access vital medication
Connecting Michiganders with buprenorphine will address the state's 12,800 fatal overdoses since 2020.
First women in state prison system earn bachelor’s degrees through restored Pell Grants
The students, currently incarcerated at Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility, are the first in Michigan to receive bachelor's degrees while in prison.
How a national partnership is solving the $2.8 billion childcare crisis for employers and working parents
The Investing in America Child Care Partnership is addressing the national child care supply crisis by fostering collaboration among public and private funders, government agencies, employers, and child care providers.
