Community mental health agency a resource for autism services
OnPoint, a community mental health agency in Allegan County, provides services for autistic children and their parents.
Holland, Grand Haven, Muskegon among small ports welcoming uptick in Great Lakes cruises
Interest in cruising the Great Lakes continues to grow, and small ports along Michigan's vast shoreline are welcoming more passengers. They're disembarking to explore downtowns, historic sites and natural landmarks.
Community-based health projects offer care for underserved residents in Detroit, Ypsi, and Jackson
Several Michigan organizations are innovating ways to increase health care access for the state’s most vulnerable residents in their own communities.
Partner Partner Content Elevate grants help small Michigan businesses level up
Although headquartered in Indiana, the FHLBank of Indianapolis provides access to grant programs and resources for small businesses throughout Michigan. The Elevate Grant aims to generate more economic opportunity for all, and helps small businesses like Mushroom House Tours in Charlevoix and The Poke Bowl in Flint to level up.
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.
الأمل يبدأ هنا» يساعد ديترويت في إعطاء الأولوية للأطفال الصغار
تجمع مبادرة "الأمل يبدأ هنا. " فريقًا من المدافعين والأبطال الذين يقودون الجهود لتطوير نظم الطفولة المبكرة في ديترويت. تمثل هذه المبادرة تعاونًا بين مؤسسة دبليو كيه كيلوج (WKKF)، ومؤسسة كريسجي، ومؤسسة ماكس إم. ومارجوري إس. فيشر (M&M Fisher)، ومجموعة من الوكالات، والمنظمات المجتمعية، والأهم من ذلك، سكان ديترويت. تم إطلاق مبادرة "الأمل يبدأ هنا" رسميًا في عام 2017 بخطة عمل مستمرة تمتد لعشر سنوات
Partner Partner Content When it comes to autism and mental health, stigma and discrimination play a huge role
Being autistic does not mean a person cannot experience good mental health. However, studies have shown that 78% of autistic children have at least one mental health condition. Stigma and discrimination are often a contributing factor.
June things to do: Celtic fest, Juneteenth, Father’s Day, Parade of Homes, food, music, movies, art
There’s something for everyone coming up: summer reading challenges, a sand sculpture contest, chalk art, a heritage festival, the Lakeshore HBA Parade of Homes, Pride events, and a quilt exhibit.
Zeeland launches inaugural Citizen’s Academy
This new program is designed to provide Zeelanders an opportunity to expand their knowledge of the structure and functions of their city government.
Event accessibility: Making every occasion inclusive for all
It’s not hard to bring inclusivity and accessibility to your events, but it does require a bit of foresight. Disability advocate Lucia Rios offers ideas to make your gathering more welcoming.
