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Feature Story Kalamazoo Housing Southwest MichiganEconomic Development

Behind the scenes: A process for developing, improving housing goes into place in Kalamazoo County

Al JonesThursday, April 21, 2022
Partner Content Jake Williams, Gleaners Community Food Bank nutrition education manager, and Bridget Brown, director for Gleaners' Food Secure Livingston program, at Shared Harvest Pantry in Howell. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

SNAP-Ed inspires healthy eating in Southeast Michigan food pantries

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, April 14, 2022
Longform Timothy Michling, research associate in health affairs at the Citizens Research Council of Michigan and author of a report entitled "Michigan Falls Short on Mental Health Services." Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

How can Michigan address its dire shortage of mental health professionals?

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, April 14, 2022
Feature Story Housing Coaltion Michelle Davis Southwest MichiganHealthy Communities

Temporary housing PODs have been built. Kalamazoo agency seeks a suitable site for them.

Al JonesThursday, April 14, 2022
Longform An Improvisation Heals meeting at Back Office Studio. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

Ypsilanti mental health practice promotes healing through improv

Sarah RiggWednesday, April 13, 2022
Feature Story SWMIJ Collaborative College Mental Health Southwest MichiganHealthy Communities

A holistic approach is key to student mental health that can help college students stay in school

Maggie Drew and Haley SteinkampWednesday, April 13, 2022
Feature Story SWMIJ Collab College Mental Health Southwest MichiganHealthy Communities

Un enfoque holistico es clave para la salud mental y la retencion de los estudiantes

Maggie Drew y Haley SteinkampWednesday, April 13, 2022
Longform On the Ground Battle Creek Cool People Teen Center and Homeless Shelter Southwest MichiganEntrepreneurship

Battle Creek's at-risk youth will have a new place to call home at Cool People's teen center

Jane SimonsTuesday, April 12, 2022
Longform An intergenerational Spanish class at the Ypsilanti Senior Center. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Intergenerational programs bring younger and older Michiganders together to promote healthier aging

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, April 7, 2022
Feature Story Calhoun County Rent Relief Southwest MichiganCommunity Development

Over $10 million in rent and utility assistance goes to 4 percent of Calhoun County since March 2021

Jane SimonsThursday, April 7, 2022
Feature Story Macomb County Jail Metromode - Metro DetroitHealthy Communities

Push to improve conditions for Michigan's incarcerated prompts research, proposals for new facility

Erin Marie MillerThursday, April 7, 2022
Partner Content Children in the Three Sisters Garden in Buckley. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

SNAP-Ed programs grow change in Michigan's northwestern rural communities

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, April 6, 2022
Feature Story Farmers Market Update Southwest MichiganHealthy Communities

Kalamazoo Farmers Market opening day set for Saturday, May 7 at Bank Street

Rosemary ParkerWednesday, April 6, 2022
Longform Shelby Township resident Nicholas Tabarias has rediscovered his love of writing and performing music since recovering from gambling addiction. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Michigan tackles dramatic rise in problem gambling

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, March 31, 2022
Longform On the Ground Battle Creek Vaccine Hesitancy SHARE center Southwest MichiganHealthy Communities

Like others in Battle Creek, drop-in center's consumers have mixed reactions to COVID vaccinations

Jane SimonsThursday, March 31, 2022
Feature Story On the Ground Northside Building Blocks Southwest MichiganHealthy Communities

Let there be more light, say resident-empowerment groups working together in Kalamazoo

Al JonesThursday, March 31, 2022
Feature Story On the Ground Battle Creek South Shore Commons Southwest MichiganHealthy Communities

Battle Creek officials get a look at housing that provides support that helps keep people housed

Jane SimonsWednesday, March 30, 2022
Feature Story South Shore Commons Southwest MichiganHealthy Communities

Reactions to a visit to South Shore Commons Permanent Supportive Housing development

Jane SimonsWednesday, March 30, 2022
Development News Erica Sprague shares her ideas in Home Ericanomics. Catalyst MidlandKids and Education

Catalyst Community: Home EricaNomics-Erica Sprague

Thursday, March 24, 2022
Feature Story Welcome Sign-The Bridge Catalyst MidlandEconomic Development

The Bridge Food Center, non-profit grocery store, serves the community

Ed HutchisonThursday, March 24, 2022
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