Holiday Giving Campaign gives struggling families a helping hand
Community Action of Allegan County is committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of senior citizens, children, and families in crisis. The holidays are no exemption.
Ottawa County official recognized by state organization for excellence
Chief Deputy Register of Deeds Rachel Sanchez exemplifies the role of public servant every day, County Clerk/Register of Deeds Justin Roebuck says. Now her efforts are being recognized by the Michigan Association of Register of Deeds.
Why a nonprofit is ending subminimum wages for workers with disabilities
Since its inception, MRC Industries, a nonprofit that serves people with developmental or intellectual disabilities in Kalamazoo County, has paid its workers a subminimum wage. But no longer. MRC dropped its 14(c) certification in September.
December things to do: Parades and presents, movies and music, shopping and Santa
West Michigan is in full holiday mode this December, with a singing Christmas tree, a festival of trees, a planetarium show, a fancy gala, holiday parades, glimpses of Christmases past, and New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Coastal Container pays forward tax credit to support program that helps the unhoused
Holland firm Coastal Container is using a portion of its New Markets Tax Credit to support Mel Trotter Ministries, a Grand Rapids organization dedicated to serving the unhoused population.
Copper Country initiative emphasizes fresh and local foods
In the western Upper Peninsula, the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community strives toward the goal of food sovereignty, strengthening the community's ability to produce more of its own fresh and local food sources.
Lack of data raises questions about quality and cost effectiveness of Michigan’s prison health care
According to Michigan researchers and advocates for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people, health care in prison is far less than adequate.
Parents weigh in on PreK for All
Parents across the state are taking note and feeling excited about what Pre K for All means for their little ones. And they have shared feedback on the proposed program at listening sessions across the state.
Statewide housing plan works with stakeholders across region to address housing needs
Block by Block spoke with the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, Housing North, and Communities First about how individual communities are working together to tackle the specific housing needs of their residents. For the first time ever, the state of Michigan released a statewide coordinated, comprehensive housing plan, working with stakeholders across the housing sector
All-terrain wheelchair loan program opens outdoors to more users
The GRIT wheelchair can go across all terrains standard wheelchairs can’t, and a West Michigan family who knows the constraints of conventional wheelchair use has created a program to allow the public borrow two of them.
