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Feature Story The Village of Spring Lake is wrapping up a multi-year infrastructure project with more construction possible in the future.

Spring Lake replacing aging subterranean infrastructure

The Village of Spring Lake is looking to wrap up the first phase of a multi-year infrastructure project that has replaced a half mile of 80-year-old water and sewer lines. What comes next will depend on funding.

Longform Deb Messing oversees Sanilac County Community Mental Health communications efforts to the county's rural residents.

Rural mental health providers overcome stigma, rugged individualism, and distance to provide care

Here's how three Michigan community mental health agencies serving rural populations have found ways to meet their unique needs by developing innovative programs and effective outreach.

Feature Story Heather Bausick, solid waste and recycling coordinator at the Allegan County Health Department.

Allegan County's expanded hazardous waste program increases participation

Allegan County’s expanded hazardous waste program allows all residents to dispose of items safely, increasing participation and supporting environmental protection.  

Feature Story Todd Rockhill advocates for clients facing housing and substance use challenges at Allegan County's OnPoint.

Over the years, OnPoint’s care evolves to meet Allegan County needs

OnPoint’s staff like Laura Furey and Todd Rockhill reflect on how their jobs have evolved to focus on person-centered mental health and housing services in Allegan County

Feature Story Community Action House will use a grant from the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area to expand staffing and infrastructure for the Food Club & Opportunity Hub and respond to a growing demand for services.

$217K in grants fund programs across Holland and Zeeland

The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area has awarded $217,000 in grants to nonprofits addressing housing, basic needs, and youth services.

Feature Story For Les Tucker, playing Santa is about making people feel seen, heard, and loved in some small way, even for just a few minutes.

Bringing holiday magic to life: My journey as Santa Claus

Les Tucker shares his experience at an iconic Santa Claus school and his love for bringing Santa's joy to children each Christmas.  

Feature Story Disability Network Southwest Michigan’s Kelly Linton, an ADA specialist and systems advocate working with Wheel the World, takes measurements.

How Wheel the World is changing accessibility in Kalamazoo, one business at a time

Kalamazoo businesses partner with Wheel the World and Disability Network Southwest Michigan to improve accessibility, creating inclusive spaces that welcome everyone.

Feature Story Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity launched its home repair program in the city of Allegan.

Lakeshore Habitat home repair expands into Allegan

Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity launched its home repair program in the city of Allegan. The program, funded primarily by a grant from Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA), will provide affordable home repair relief to low-income households in the city of Allegan.

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Advocate uses her experiences to help others with disabilities gain independence through work

Karen Wynne helps individuals with disabilities navigate the Ticket to Work program, empowering them to achieve independence and self-sufficiency.

Feature Story Michigan’s hospitals and community mental health agencies collaborate to ensure all of a patient's health care needs are met.

Michigan hospitals and community mental health agencies collaborate for whole-person care

With support from the Michigan Health and Hospital Association, many of Michigan’s hospitals and community mental health (CMH) agencies are collaborating to ensure all health care needs for patients are met.

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