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Innovation News Children fingerpainting at The Collaborative. Kids and Education

Ypsi YMCA collaborative introduces evening and infant child care for EMU students and Ypsi residents

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, October 25, 2023
The Collaborative: Ypsilanti YMCA Child Development Center now offers evening care until 9:30 p.m. two nights a week for full-time working parents or students with children.
Feature Story Kevin Fischer, executive director, NAMI Michigan Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

NAMI Michigan's Kevin Fischer, "Michigan’s CMHs are the front door"

Joanne Bailey BoorsmaTuesday, October 24, 2023
MI Mental Health recently had a chance to talk with Kevin Fischer, executive director, NAMI Michigan, about the important role that community mental health agencies play in Michiganders’ mental health.  
Longform The location of a future community park on Main Street in Chelsea. Community Development

This blighted Chelsea property will become a public park thanks to new public-private partnership

Sarah RiggWednesday, October 18, 2023
A community group and the city of Chelsea are moving forward on a plan that will turn a former manufacturing site in downtown Chelsea into a community asset.
Longform Free menstrual products at Eastern Michigan University. Healthy Communities

"A basic human right": Ypsi organizations work to expand free access to menstrual products

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, October 18, 2023
The Ypsilanti District Library and Eastern Michigan University have both begun offering menstrual products in and around public bathrooms.
Innovation News Unique Care Connect Special Needs Community Center co-founders Zee Kennedy, Steven Weideman, and Tiana Haygood. Healthy Communities

New Ann Arbor nonprofit offers community center for people with special needs

Natalia HoltzmanWednesday, October 18, 2023
Having supported loved ones with special needs, three local residents are applying their experience to a new Ann Arbor nonprofit community center serving others with special needs.
Innovation News An unveiling event for the new mural. Arts and Culture

Local teens collaborate with nationally-known artist to create new Ypsi mural

Sarah RiggWednesday, October 18, 2023
A mural designed by Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti students in collaboration with muralist Gary Horton now graces a building next to the Ypsilanti Transit Center. 
Longform Angela Gabridge, MiGen executive director, co-chaired a coalition that requested Michigan state funding for LGBTQ+ health. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Michigan addresses LGBTQ+ health disparities with historic $10 million budget allotment

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, October 12, 2023
A new allotment in the state budget will directly support the work of community-based organizations that are already providing health-related services to LGBTQ+ Michiganders.
Longform SRSLY Dexter's Ursula Anderson, Mia Hilliard, and Chrissie Kremzier at Dexter High School. Kids and Education

Dexter coalition engages teens in preventing substance use among peers

Elinor EppersonWednesday, October 11, 2023
SRSLY Dexter is a nonprofit coalition that provides resources for Dexter teens who may be struggling with their mental health or considering using a mind-altering substance. 
Longform CLR Academy at South Pointe Scholars in Superior Township. Healthy Communities

Youth sports and mental health program spreads from Ypsi-Ann Arbor area to Seattle

Sarah RiggWednesday, October 11, 2023
An informal summer program for underserved youth in Superior Township has blossomed into a program blending sports, nutrition, and social-emotional learning for youth across the Ypsilanti-Ann Arbor area. 
Innovation News Greg Shewchuk and Mike Ambs of A2 Creative Labs. Entrepreneurship

Former Disney employees open creative studio in Ann Arbor

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, October 11, 2023
This summer, creative consulting studio A2 Creative Labs opened with a goal of aiding small businesses and tech startups in finding unique ways to develop their online brands and identities.
Innovation News A site plan for the Many Hands Lifesharing Community. Healthy Communities

Scio Township community planned for people with developmental disabilities to live with caregivers

Natalia HoltzmanWednesday, October 11, 2023
A Washtenaw County-based nonprofit has acquired a 90-acre plot of land, which it plans to transform into a community in which adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities can live alongside their caregivers.
Innovation News The organizers of the forthcoming Self-Care Fair, who've dubbed themselves "the Beauty Block," own three wellness-related businesses in Ypsi Township. Entrepreneurship

Inaugural Self-Care Fair in Ypsi Township will emphasize wellness for people of color

Sarah RiggWednesday, October 11, 2023
The event will feature 18 wellness-related local businesses, offering food, music, live demonstrations, free goods, and free or discounted services.
Longform Eric Lupher, president of the Citizens Research Council of Michigan. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Michigan organizations work to improve poor health outcomes through "path to a prosperous future"

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, October 5, 2023
A group of Michigan political, health care, community, and foundation leaders are working together on a project that aims to coordinate sustained investments in Michiganders' health.
Longform Anthony Lutz repairing a bike at the Ypsi Bike Co-op's booth at Ypsilanti's Depot Town farmers market. Transportation

Ypsi Bike Co-op offers education, advocacy, and free repair help for local cyclists

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, October 4, 2023
Over the past six years, dedicated volunteers at the Ypsi Bike Co-op have been working to educate Ypsi's community on bike maintenance and safety in order to get more cyclists out on the road.
Innovation News The All Hallows Illumination at Frog Island Park in Ypsilanti. Arts and Culture

"Ypsi in October" returns with a full lineup of spooky-season events

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, October 4, 2023
October has only just begun, but Ypsilanti is in full autumn swing with a host of fall- and Halloween-related events for all ages lined up throughout the month.
Innovation News Volunteers work at Food Gatherers. Healthy Communities

Washtenaw County food banks seek support as food insecurity rises above its pandemic peak

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, October 4, 2023
With trips to the grocery store becoming more and more expensive, many folks are turning to local food pantries for assistance – and pantries are struggling to keep up with the demand.
Innovation News Bjoern Penning (left), U-M professor of physics, is the principal investigator of the RENEW grant. Brianna Mount (right), associate professor of physics at Black Hills State University, is working with Penning to implement the grant. Diversity

U-M receives federal grant to engage more Indigenous, rural, and underserved students in physics

Natalia HoltzmanWednesday, October 4, 2023
The $1.125 million grant will be split between U-M, Black Hills State University in South Dakota, and Benedictine University in Illinois.
Longform Emily Miller, Crime Victims Legal Assistance Project managing attorney. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Scams rob Michigan elders of millions, but health providers and nonprofits offer help

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, September 28, 2023
Michigan organizations that provide health care and other services for older adults are working to reduce the impact of scams through education and legislative help.
Longform Home-based early childhood educators are essential to Michigan's childcare and preschool landscape. Second Wave - MichiganKids and Education

Home-based early childhood educators weigh in on PreK for All

Ashley KingWednesday, September 27, 2023
A common concern about PreK for All that came up during listening sessions was the role of home-based childcare and early education providers.
Longform Jyoti Gupta, Lupe Cervantes, Karen Zynda, and Marnie Leavitt at The Women's Center of Southeastern Michigan. Healthy Communities

Washtenaw County hospitals team up to assess community health needs

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, September 27, 2023
Trinity Health Ann Arbor, Michigan Medicine, and Chelsea Hospital are gearing up for their triennial study of what county residents need and expect from them.
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Hasini and Harshini Anand are members of Corner Health Center's Youth Leadership Council and mental health advocates.

 


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