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Feature Story Bronson Battle Creek Hospital Southwest MichiganHealthy Communities

Delivering change: Bronson Battle Creek Hospital slashes C-Section rates for safer births

Jane ParikhTuesday, August 26, 2025
Longform Color of Autism Foundation parent advocate Tanisha Burton, Color of Autism Foundation Executive Director Camille Proctor, and Proctor's son Ari Proctor. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Black parents of children with autism face unique challenges. This Detroit nonprofit offers help.

Patrick DunnThursday, August 21, 2025
Longform CHAMPS DEN SWMI COLLAB/Now Kalamazoo Southwest MichiganHealthy Communities

A different kind of fight club: ChampsDen is a place to spar and a safe haven for young people

Kristen Aguirre / NowKalamazooWednesday, August 20, 2025
Feature Story Brandon Knapp and Pam Swafford Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Physical activity and mental health: LifeWays helps clients make the connection

Lee Van RothTuesday, August 12, 2025
Partner Content SCCCMH is preparing students of all ages on how to be mindful in the digital age. The Keel - Port HuronHealthy Communities

Back-to-School Mental Wellness: Helping students thrive in a digital world

St. Clair County Community Mental HealthThursday, August 7, 2025
Feature Story Hope Clinic student volunteer Anika Baldawa. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

Ypsi clinic provides free health care and supportive environment for low-income residents

Shruti AttiliMonday, August 4, 2025
Feature Story Mateo Savedra. The Keel - Port HuronCommunity Development

Port Huron’s Urban Pioneer Program helps first-time home buyers plant roots

Layla McMurtrieThursday, July 31, 2025
Feature Story Adopt-A-Road volunteers cleaning up between 19 Mile and Hayes and Trainer. Metromode - Metro DetroitCommunity Development

Sterling Heights’ Inspiring Green Initiative revamps roadside cleanups and builds community

Layla McMurtrieThursday, July 31, 2025
Feature Story Left to Right: Reign Winston and Amya White. Metromode - Metro DetroitSustainability

Detroit youth feel the impacts of climate change, and they’re talking about it

Genevieve FoxThursday, July 31, 2025
Longform Charolette Buck with her father Charles Buck. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

Washtenaw Dental Fund marks 10 years of serving low-income patients at Ypsi clinic

Sarah RiggWednesday, July 30, 2025
Longform Youthupbus Second Wave - MichiganCommunity Development

Preserving Homes, Changing Lives

Jaishee DrepaulTuesday, July 29, 2025
Longform Heart of West Michigan United Way Chief Administrative Officer Becki Postma, Kent County Community Action Director Gustavo Perez, and Heart of West Michigan United Way Eviction Prevention Program Manager Alyssa Bryan. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Kent County Eviction Prevention Task Force addresses unmet needs behind evictions

Patrick DunnMonday, July 28, 2025
Feature Story Simranjit Kaur, the author of this story. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Creating safer spaces for domestic violence survivors of marginalized identities

Simranjit KaurThursday, July 24, 2025
Feature Story Housing Catalyst MidlandCommunity Development

Report highlights opportunities to improve Midland housing as demand and costs rise

Misty BarronThursday, July 24, 2025
Longform Dr. Ray Rion, executive director of Packard Health, with Packard Health staff. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

Washtenaw County health professionals anticipate "devastating" effects of Medicaid and Medicare cuts

Drew SaundersWednesday, July 23, 2025
Longform Director Zach Damon and Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor on the set of "Resilience Revealed: Ann Arbor’s Disability Legacy." Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

New documentary examines Ann Arbor's history of disability rights advocacy

Jaishree DrepaulWednesday, July 16, 2025
Partner Content Marysville Fire Department. The Keel - Port HuronCommunity Development

Marysville Community Fund celebrates 10 years of impact

Laura FitzgeraldThursday, July 10, 2025
Longform Kick Back & Breathe Southwest MichiganHealthy Communities

Kick Back and Breathe series brings fresh air and urgency to Kalamazoo’s air quality conversation

Caroline BissonnetteWednesday, July 9, 2025
Partner Content It takes a village, not just healthcare workers, to keep people healthy. Catalyst MidlandHealthy Communities

MyMichigan Health calls on its “village” to impact social determinants of health

Gabrielle HaidererWednesday, July 9, 2025
Longform Bhakti Javiya is an AmeriCorps VISTA economic empowerment associate at Jewish Family Services in Ann Arbor. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiCommunity Development

AmeriCorps cuts would pose major threat to Washtenaw County nonprofits

Sarah RiggTuesday, July 8, 2025
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