The Robinson Landing Black Party included a tour of a new home in the Grand Haven neighborhood.

Innovative approach to affordable housing in Michigan proves successful

Robinson Landing, the new neighborhood in Grand Haven, is proving to be a successful approach to addressing the affordable housing crisis across Michigan. 

Dr. Sara Santarossa is the lead on a Henry Ford Health project that asked COVID long haulers to draw body maps representing their condition. She sits next to several of their works here.
Researchers seek solutions for Michigan’s 700,000 COVID long haulers

Michigan health care organizations are racing to determine what support those with "long COVID" need and how best to provide it.

A Hope College Spanish class is partnering with LAUP on a youth mentorship project. (LAUP)
Latino Hope College students partner with LAUP to mentor youth

A new partnership between Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP) and a Hope College professor’s Spanish class has added new dimensions to creating and serving community.  

Hone Energy 101 offers residents a one-time session with a trained, non-profit energy adviser. 
Energy 101: How a new program can help residents reduce their energy bills

Hone Energy 101 offers residents a one-time session with a trained, non-profit energy adviser.

This year Meijer added Meijer is adding accessible, adaptive children's costumes to its selection of costumes. (Meijer)
Accessible and adaptive Halloween costumes are a treat for everyone

Lucia Rios remembers what Halloween was like before retailers began offering adaptive and accessible Halloween costumes. Thankfully, her mom always had creative ideas to make the holiday fun. 

Herrick librarian Lindsay Zrull
Herrick District Library inspires storytelling with 5 events

There’s a lot to do at Herrick District Library in the coming weeks, from discovering your house’s history to telling spooky stories.  

Holly Cole is the foundation's vice president of grants and program.
GHACF awards $250K in grants to 5 groups

The community grants will be used to support survivors of sexual violence, food accessibility, environmental and business sustainability, and senior mental health. 

Laurie Arora, PACE Southeast Michigan vice president of public affairs, philanthropy, and organizational development; and Sadie Shattuck, PACE Southeast Michigan's grant and communications specialist, look over health literacy handouts.
New project aims to increase health literacy among Southeast Michigan’s older adults

A new project called "The Power of Understanding" uses proven health literacy tools to empower participants to become engaged as advocates for their own health.

Lucia Rios speaks at the Disability Inclusion and Hispanic Heritage Lecture at Hope College on Oct 4. (Hope College)
Lucia Rios shares her journey to becoming an accessibility advocate

The Lakeshore’s Lucia Rios speaks at Hope College’s Disability Inclusion and Hispanic Heritage Lecture about her journey to becoming an accessibility advocate.  

A year ago, Community Action House cut the ribbon on a Food Club & Opportunity Hub.
CAH’s Food Club & Opportunity Hub celebrates 1st anniversary

Community Action House is marking one year of service at their new Food Club & Opportunity Hub with a free community celebration.

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