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Feature Story Four CDF Freedom School Summer Program K-2nd grade scholars read during class time. Kids and Education

Flint Freedom Schools Collaborative provides wraparound approach to community support

Brianna NargisoFriday, November 24, 2023
Feature Story Poet, actor, and author Jerimiah Whitehead smiles confidently outside Totem Books in downtown Flint on Nov. 17, 2023. Neighborhoods

Weathering the storm and finding truth with Jerimiah Whitehead

Xzavier SimonFriday, November 24, 2023
In The News David Bennett, American, born 1941. Twisting Aries Dancer, 2004 Blown glass, bronze 86 × 48 × 25 in. Courtesy of the Isabel Foundation. Arts and Culture

'Fragile Bodies: The Figure in Glass and Clay' exhibit at FIA showcases the human body

Sarah SpohnTuesday, November 14, 2023
Feature Story prek2 Kids and Education

Parents weigh in on Pre-K for All

ASHLEY KING Tuesday, November 14, 2023
In The News Flint-founded Ennis Center celebrates 45 years as it continues its effort to raise awareness and provide forever homes to children in foster care. Sustainability

Ennis Center celebrates 45th birthday, continues efforts to provide homes to neglected children

Jeff PiechowskiWednesday, November 8, 2023
Feature Story 14% of Michigan children 5 and under live in families in which someone quit, changed, or refused a job because of problems with child care. Kids and Education

Underfunding early child care has far-reaching impacts

JOANNE BAILEY-BOORSMATuesday, November 7, 2023
Feature Story Dr. Jordan Braciszewski demonstrates an iPad app used to screen children for mental health issues in Henry Ford Health clinics. Healthy Communities

Michigan providers use innovative technologies to expand access to behavioral health

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERWednesday, November 1, 2023
Feature Story Datasha Chapman, a member of Calvin University's Lay Ambassadors for Mental Health program, chats with a colleague. Equity

Mental health ambassadors and prenatal coaches: Michigan orgs tackle social determinants of health

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERMonday, October 30, 2023
Feature Story Right here in Michigan, Detroit’s pre-K programs are among the best. Kids and Education

Detroit early education programs serve as excellent models for PreK for All

ASHLEY KINGWednesday, October 25, 2023
In The News Hamilton Community Health Network is gearing up to host the 'Stomp out Stigma' event, taking place on Tuesday, Oct. 24 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Hamilton North Pointe clinic in Flint. Healthy Communities

Hamilton Health Network hosts free mental health event to help 'stomp out stigma'

Sarah SpohnMonday, October 23, 2023
In The News Genesee Intermediate School District is helping local high school seniors prepare for college early through its Genesee County Career and College Access Network (GCCCAN) program. Higher Education

GISD is working towards opening the path to college for high school seniors

Jeff PiechowskiMonday, October 23, 2023
Feature Story Michigan's child care providers face a funding cliff that threatens their sustainability. Kids and Education

Child care providers face funding cliff as ARPA dollars fall away

JOANNE BAILEY-BOORSMAWednesday, October 18, 2023
In The News Sister Carol Weber of St. Luke’s NEW Life Center and Steve Wolbert of SIPI at St. Luke N.E.W. Life Center. Community Development

SIPI announces return of popular community impact program for non-profits this month

Brianna NargisoTuesday, October 17, 2023
Feature Story Angela Gabridge, MiGen executive director, co-chaired a coalition that requested Michigan state funding for LGBTQ+ health. Healthy Communities

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

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERThursday, October 12, 2023
Feature Story Annette Hughes, Director of Sunny Patch Learning Center, is pictured inside one of the center's buildings on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023. Healthy Communities

To make 'a difference in the lives of others' with Sunny Patch Learning Center

Xzavier SimonWednesday, October 11, 2023
Feature Story mcc19 Higher Education

In Pictures: MCC celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month at Regional Technology Center

Jenifer VelosoWednesday, October 11, 2023
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