A decade after starting the nonprofit Kids Belong to support families who have foster children, Katie and Jeff Steele are raising money for First Place, a Muskegon residential development where youth who age out of foster care can live independently.
The Momentum Center has reached a significant milestone in its Building Momentum Campaign, raising more than $1.5 million for a new facility with help from a $700,000 MEDC grant.
Together, Keegan Russell and Keenan Miller keep the beat as the band K-Rock. The musicians were nominated by Autism Support of Kent County because “they show others what is possible when individuals are given a chance to shine.”
Q&A with U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow shares why she has worked so hard and so long to improve community mental health.
The Community Economic Development Association of Michigan is addressing the demand for affordable housing across the state. It’s real estate development boot camp provides tools and training for developers and community members within their neighborhoods.
The U.S economy loses an estimated $122 billion a year through lost earnings, productivity, and tax revenue because of the challenge parents have in finding early child care.
The Muskegon City Public Art Initiative is planning and developing its eighth project. The Portal, by Muskegon artist Lee S. Brown, will overlook the city’s Shoreline Drive.
With the help of a $560,000 MEDC grant, DeWys Metal Solutions is making a $3.4 million capital investment that will generate 80 manufacturing, engineering, and administrative jobs.
Muskegon marketing firm Revel to provide pro bono assistance for Girls Build Kalamazoo during 24-hour marketing marathon on Giving Tuesday.
Movement West Michigan is one of three organizations to receive funds from the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area to support struggling parents as a path to reduce the number of children experiencing unstable homes.
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