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Second Wave - Michigan
Community Development
Preserving Homes, Changing Lives
Jaishee Drepaul
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
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Second Wave - Michigan
Building Communities
OppFund looks back on impact with 40th anniversary; new leadership looks to continue legacy
Sarah Spohn
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Feature Story
Second Wave - Michigan
Economic Development
Regional Housing Partnerships do the critical work locally to move needle on Statewide Housing Plan
Sarah Spohn
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Feature Story
Second Wave - Michigan
Community Development
CEDAM Bootcamp alumni make real community impact through development, place-based solutions
Sarah Spohn
Monday, February 24, 2025
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Second Wave - Michigan
Community Development
Nonprofits and neighbors provide insight, pride, propel 49507 community development
Sarah Spohn
Monday, November 25, 2024
Feature Story
Second Wave - Michigan
Community Development
IFF's community development in Fort Wayne
Sarah Spohn
Friday, November 1, 2024
Partner Content
Second Wave - Michigan
Community Development
Growing fruitful neighborhoods: IFF’s commitment to Eastside Detroit
Sarah Spohn
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
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Second Wave - Michigan
Building Communities
FHLBank Indianapolis first-time home ownership program making Michiganders’ dreams a reality
Jaishree Drepaul
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Feature Story
Rural Innovation Exchange
Community Development
Commongrounds uses co-op model to serve missing needs of the community
Erica Hobbs
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Feature Story
Second Wave - Michigan
Community Development
Commongrounds uses co-op model to serve missing needs of the community
Erica Hobbs
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Feature Story
Second Wave - Michigan
Kids and Education
MiLEAP fund provides essential equipment, upgrades for child care facilities
Sarah Spohn
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
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Second Wave - Michigan
Building Communities
Regional Housing Partnerships addressing need for affordable housing
Sarah Spohn
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Partner Content
Second Wave - Michigan
Building Communities
Elevate grants help small Michigan businesses level up
Sarah Spohn
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
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Second Wave - Michigan
Building Communities
Community land trusts make home ownership possible for more Michiganders
Sarah Spohn
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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Second Wave - Michigan
Healthy Communities
CDFI funding helps Corktown Health expand services for Detroit area's LGBTQ residents
Sarah Spohn
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Feature Story
Rural Innovation Exchange
Building Communities
Schools work together to address teacher housing shortage
Sarah Spohn
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Feature Story
Second Wave - Michigan
Community Development
Schools work together to address teacher housing shortage
Sarah Spohn
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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Second Wave - Michigan
Building Communities
Recent Michigan housing legislation incentivizes more housing developments
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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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Second Wave - Michigan
Building Communities
Growing Michigan Together Council addresses housing and other concerns across the state
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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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Building Communities
What’s next for housing in Kent and Ottawa counties
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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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