Michigan

Lauren Kazee, an independent consultant, wrote the Michigan Department of Education's Social and Emotional Learning Competencies.

Michigan schools once lagged in behavioral health care. Here’s how they made it a priority.

Thanks to new findings, new funding, and a new focus on mental health, Michigan’s schools are expanding behavioral health services.

A performance of "Lift Every Voice" from March 2020
Voices of Youth: Detroit Mosaic Theatre teens talk about art, politics and finding hope

For teens who love to perform, the pandemic hasn't been easy. But these Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit teens are finding ways to cope and look to the future.

It takes a village to improve the health and wellbeing of families in Northwestern Michigan

Through SNAP-Ed funding, Traverse City Area Public Schools have collaborated with like-minded individuals and community organizations to systematically improve the lives of children and families.

Lisa Del Buono, physician advocate for Michigan Clinicians for Climate Action.
Michigan clinicians rally to address climate change as a public health issue

Members of both Michigan Clinicians for Climate Action and the Michigan State Medical Society are working to address and raise awareness of climate change's many adverse health effects.

Alternatives For Girls finds ways to help girls and young women going into the fall

While some of our services can be conducted remotely, such as case management and tutoring, our crisis and shelter services cannot.

Taking the helm during a pandemic: A tale of two (new) nonprofit leaders

There’s almost always a sharp learning curve when you assume the top leadership role at a nonprofit organization. But not like this.

Yodit Mesfin Johnson
What if we radically transformed our work and our sector?

What if we radically transformed our work and our sector the way families are re-imagining their lives?

Addressing pandemic challenges in mental health and substance abuse treatment

Having COVID hit was huge for our population. Thank goodness Medicaid recognized the need for us to be able to do telehealth.

Highland Park eco-village raises funds for solar-powered streetlights and free public Wi-Fi network

Avalon Village along with partners Soulardarity and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation have launched a crowdfunding campaign to install five solar-powered streetlights along Avalon Street in Highland Park.

Detroit nonprofits take a ‘family’ approach to help entrepreneurs get financially savvy

With a focus on the city’s often-overlooked neighborhoods, a nonprofit collaboration is taking a personal approach to providing training, resources, and support for Detroit’s entrepreneurs, witnessing the ripple effect that investment creates. 

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