Giving the gift of time and healthy meals across Allegan and Kent counties
Meals on Wheels Western Michigan, which delivers community and nutrition to seniors in Allegan and Kent counties year-round, is looking for volunteers.
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Holland City Councilman is Kent County’s new emergency manager, sets sights on community resilience
Holland City Councilman Scott Corbin is Kent County’s new emergency manager and says he will focus on “preparedness, resilience, and risk reduction.”
How 10 Cents a Meal brings healthy food to more Michigan kids
The Michigan program supplements the food service programs’ budgets for fresh produce, encouraging a greater menu variety and healthier eating habits for kids statewide.
Cómo los sistemas locales de salud aprovechan las granjas locales para obtener opciones de alimentos
Instituciones médicas de todo Michigan están utilizando sus recursos locales para llevar alimentos reales a su personal y pacientes.
How local healthcare systems leverage local farms for healthy food options
Medical institutions around Michigan are using their local resources to bring real food to their staff and patients.
Through learning about healthy foods, both childcare providers and children grow
Childcare providers are using grants and Go NAPSACC to bring fresh foods to the kids. The program teaches healthy eating and physical activity habits in children through free, easy-to-use online tools.
How ‘Incubation’ kitchens are helping food entrepreneurs affordably scale their businesses
Three Michigan nonprofits are providing support to food entrepreneurs, from access to commercial kitchens to local food systems, to help them launch their business more affordably and sustainably.
Bold revitalization plan for Benton Harbor’s Empire Corridor
Community-driven revitalization plan for Benton Harbor Empire Corridor envisions a neighborhood transformed into a vibrant haven for all.
Couple building Muskegon residence to support youth who age out of foster care
A decade after starting the nonprofit Kids Belong to support families who have foster children, Katie and Jeff Steele are raising money for First Place, a Muskegon residential development where youth who age out of foster care can live independently.
Michigan’s community mental health agencies expanding crisis care
Michigan’s community mental health agencies are stepping up to evolve the way they offer care to those in need — especially crisis care. Genesee Health System and Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority are two examples.
