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Through Ellie’s Eyes: Creating a foundation of support for births without the happy ending
After losing their daughter Ellie to Trisomy 18 and a severe heart condition, Elizabeth and Nathaniel Mohney founded Through Ellie’s Eyes to support families navigating the unique grief of carrying a baby they know may not survive.
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Bronson Mothers’ Milk Bank provides life-sustaining resource for those who cannot
Bronson’s Mothers’ Milk Bank helps grieving families like Elizabeth Mohney’s turn the loss of a child into a lasting legacy by donating breast milk to fragile infants in need.
Through Ellie’s Eyes: Creating a foundation of support for births without the happy ending
After losing their daughter Ellie to Trisomy 18 and a severe heart condition, Elizabeth and Nathaniel Mohney founded Through Ellie’s Eyes to support families navigating the unique grief of carrying a baby they know may not survive.
Do good, feel good — Milestone volunteer programs meet growing need across Southwest Michigan
Volunteers for Milestone Senior Services do more than deliver meals; they provide companionship, pet support, home repairs, and more. And most report their service has unexpected benefits
COVID kids and mental health: How are pandemic littles doing today?
Mental health challenges have surfaced but kids also benefited from increased family time and less hectic schedules.
Bonnie Gabriel’s work strengthening small businesses in West Michigan
Bonnie Gabriel and the Michigan SBDC help West Michigan’s small businesses navigate economic uncertainty, grow sustainably, and strengthen the communities they serve.
Small Business Social Hours foster success through face-to-face connection
Why face-to-face networking opportunities are even more important for small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Yemeni coffee is having a moment. Kalamazoo is getting a taste.
Shibam Coffee is bringing the distinctive flavors and centuries-old traditions of Yemeni coffee to Kalamazoo while creating a welcoming, late-night gathering place for students and the wider
community.
Rx Kids expansion to 60 Michigan communities is balancing family budgets and birthing healthier babies
The Michigan program is the largest unconditional cash transfer program for expectant parents in the country.
River’s Edge Apartments expected to help relieve demand for housing
This is one of the largest projects to date that Kalamazoo County has contributed to.
Mental Health millage means help for more people — and a healthier community
In Washtenaw County, adults served by community mental health increased 147%, and youths served 104%.
Kalamazoo’s first Black Pride celebrates visibility, history, and queer Black joy
Kalamazoo’s inaugural Black Pride Festival aims to uplift queer Black voices, honor LGBTQ+ history and create a joyful space for community and belonging.
Partner Partner Content St. Joseph County law enforcement, mental health professionals team up to divert people from jail
In St. Joseph County, law enforcement and mental health professionals are working together to keep people from jail, connect them with treatment, and address the underlying challenges.
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