Equity

Ticket to Work helps people with disabilities return to work safely

The program offers guidance and support so people with disabilities can work without losing benefits, addressing fears, complexity, and financial instability.

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How mentorship helps one man build stability despite setbacks 

A long-term mentoring relationship shows how accountability, honesty, and persistence can support progress, even as challenges and setbacks continue along the way.

New toolkit helps Michigan communities design homes for everyone

A new statewide toolkit guides planners and developers to build accessible housing that supports aging residents and people with disabilities.

Students lead Anne Frank exhibit promoting empathy and community dialogue

Student docents guide visitors through Anne Frank exhibit and film event focused on history, human connection, and community understanding.

Social justice awards honor people and organizations advancing equity

Community members gather during MLK week to honor local leaders creating solutions that expand equity, access, and opportunity across Holland.

Policies, programs, and research shaping maternal mental health care

How the Center for Health and Research Transformation is working to improve mental health for pregnant and parenting individuals.

Polio survivor drives advocacy and access across West Michigan

Muskegon Heights resident Larry Latin uses lived experience to improve accessibility, challenge attitudes, and promote inclusion through advocacy.

Student preserves Hispanic business history to empower future generations

Holland resident and GVSU student Galilea Bahena researches 100 years of Hispanic businesses in West Michigan for a Grand Rapids museum exhibit, ensuring community stories endure.

Marquis Childers builds accessibility, opportunity, and trust across West Michigan communities

From classrooms to blueprints, Marquis Childers advances accessibility, community voice, and opportunity through education, advocacy, and grassroots leadership.

Michigan Health Council: Collaborations urgently needed to strengthen Michigan’s health care workforce

The Michigan Health Council facilitates collaborations and shares solutions that build the state's health care workforce.

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