Students can use 1 application to apply for over 100 scholarships

Graduating high school seniors, current college students, and adults returning to school can apply for multiple scholarships at once with an easy-access application. The deadline to apply is March 1 at  5 p.m. 

GVSU president talks about university’s future role in Muskegon County

In a Q&A, GVSU President Philly Mantella talks about the West Michigan university’s work in Muskegon County, from cleaning up Muskegon Lake to growing entrepreneurship.

How a Holland startup’s tech could ​​revolutionize the greenhouse industry

A Q&A with Della Fetzer, the founder of Rebel Cultures. The Holland startup has developed a new technology that will help commercial greenhouses grow thousands of identical, disease-free plants.   

How Ryan Kilpatrick and Housing Next are changing the paradigm about affordable housing

Once the face of Housing Next, Ryan Kilpatrick is now working behind the scenes to create strategies that can benefit communities in West Michigan and beyond.   

MiGen staff and community in MiGen's office space/Senior Center at Affirmations.
Michigan’s first LGBTQ+ senior center is now open in Ferndale – and another one is coming to Detroit

The Senior Center at Affirmations expands programs and services for LGBTQ+ seniors in an accessible, welcoming environment.

Kendall College of Art and Design partnered with Corewell Health to bring a little artistic joy to the hospital's Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion.
Art and Healing: Collaborative project at Corewell Health’s cancer pavilion

What happened when students from the Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University partnered with Corewell Health to bring the healing power of art to the Cancer Pavilion.

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Michigan makes the leap to improved educational opportunities with MiLEAP

MiLEAP consolidates the expansion of Pre-K for All, Sixty by 30, which would see 60% of working-age Michiganders with a postsecondary degree or certificate by 2030, and all education in between. 

Washtenaw County CMH staff. Top row L-R: Valerie Bass, Dr. Montgomery Brower, Andrew Grier, Shad Jordan. Bottom row l-R: Shannon Ellis, Margaret Carmalt, Angela Burchard, Jeff Beckley, Melisa Tasker
Washtenaw County Community Mental Health takes SUDs seriously

WCCMH, a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), can provide comprehensive mental health and substance use services to all county residents no matter their insurance status. 

Virtual Job Fair represents 40+ employers seeking behavioral health services professionals

The Community Mental Health Association of Michigan (CMHA) is sponsoring a Behavioral Health Services Virtual Job Fair 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday Feb. 21, 2024. 

Michigan Good Food Fund growing new farm and food businesses

Through Michigan Good Food Fund partners, food and farm entrepreneurs receive business assistance tailored to their needs. 

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