GHACF awards largest amount of Community Impact grants ever

The recent 11 Community Impact Grants total $928,538, including one of its largest grants to date to the Tri-Cities Family YMCA.

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A lack of awareness about service animals leads to discrimination

Candace Carlisle says she and her trained service dog regularly are asked to leave restaurants and stores, even though such a request is illegal.   

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As Oakland County pays off 80,000 residents’ doctor bills, how can Michigan solve medical debt?

Oakland County's debt relief initiative highlights the overwhelming burden of medical debt for countless others in Michigan and beyond.

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. 

Representatives from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, IFF, KConnect, First Steps Kent, and Grand Rapids Public Schools were among those sharing at the event.
Report highlights need for more and more equitable early childhood care and education

WKKF, IFF, KConnect, and First Steps Kent met with other stakeholders to discuss a report that found 20,500 additional slots are needed to meet the Kent County’s demand for childcare.

Get vaccinated for the holidays!

As families gather for the holidays, getting vaccinated is especially important. That’s why the Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM) helps prepare patients for vaccinations through communication, education, and accurate information. 

How 3 organizations will spend $65K in grants to support the BIPOC community

Women of Color GIVE this month awarded a total of $65,000 to Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates, Latin Americans United for Progress, and Ballet Folklorico Sol Azteca. Here’s how they plan to use funds to support the BIPOC community.  

‘Gift of Celebration’ at Frauenthal Theater on Christmas Eve

Port City Church will host a free Christmas Eve production at Muskegon’s historical Frauenthal Theater. There will be three performances over the holiday weekend.

Candlelight vigil to remember 7 unhoused people who died in 2023

Community Action House says its team worked with seven unhoused people who died in 2023. They will be remembered at a memorial on Dec. 21 from 5-7 p.m. 

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