Michigan

Big land: How large land parcels create significant recreational opportunities for Michiganders

Larger parcels of land can be expensive and complicated, but they also create opportunities to unite communities around unique and impactful recreational amenities.

Dwan Dandridge. Photo by Nick Hagen.
Black Leaders Detroit pivots to support entrepreneurs with small grants

For some business owners, seeing that there was a grant they wouldn't be denied for based on systemic racism gave a sense of hope.

Kevin Fischer.
COVID-19 a “potential positive” for how Michiganders receive and perceive mental health services

Relaxed state and federal regulations have allowed providers to offer more services online, resulting in increased engagement and opening the door to destigmatizing mental health.

MSU Community Music School students in Detroit get ready to practice piano
Voices of Youth: Detroit area students open up about making music during the pandemic

Making music has been a source of inspiration during the pandemic for youth connected with the MSU Community Music School in Detroit.

Making Michigan’s outdoors accessible to all

Between 30% to 35% of the population has some issue that could make it difficult for them to interact with the outdoors. They deserve access.

Recreating opportunities for funding, services help keep the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation going

When the pandemic first hit, our primary concern was the health and safety of our patients.

Caring for the caretaker: How Metro Detroit’s nonprofits support staff mental health

The mental health toll on the nonprofit sector’s front line workers in Michigan has been significant.

Finding connection through service amid the pandemic in a Pontiac neighborhood

The virus has brought some amazing people into their lives. Sometimes we have to work hard to find silver linings in this season, but this is an obvious, though unexpected blessing.

Shanna Moore leads CrimFit programming.
CrimFit Nutrition Program brings exercise and nutrition education to thousands of Flint kids at home

As Flint kids begin online-only schooling, opportunities for physical exercise and nutrition education will be scarce. But a team of Crim Fitness Foundation staffers is working to address that by bringing the Crim’s Nutrition Program (CrimFit) out of the classroom and into families' homes. 

Rick Sailes, Construction Manager, working on the bathroom in the W. Philadelphia house.
Resilient Neighborhoods: These Detroit CDOs are remaking vacant properties into affordable homes

In endeavoring to make derelict houses livable again, community development organizations are taking on an issue that's been a thorn in the city's side for decades.

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