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A training session for the Grand Haven-based Momentum Center's Friendship Bench program.

Grand Haven among first U.S. cities to implement Zimbabwean program training residents to provide basic talk therapy

The Grand Haven-based Momentum Center's Friendship Bench program will train volunteers to provide basic mental health support in public places.

The Davies Project expands care by connecting families to oral health

With Delta Dental Foundation’s support, The Davies Project, based in Lansing, removes transportation barriers, helping families access dental care as well as critical medical appointments for seriously and chronically ill children and expectant women.

Health center trains local residents as dental assistants to fill workforce gaps

HealthLinc, a federally qualified health center covers training costs while preparing local residents for dental assistant jobs, strengthening workforce pipelines and expanding access to care.

A volunteer stocks the food club at Community Action House in Holland, Mich.
New campaign seeks to reduce Michigan businesses’ food waste by doubling food donations

Community Action House in Holland is among the partners participating in a new initiative led by the nonprofit Michigan Sustainable Business Forum that aims to double the amount of food Michigan businesses donate to food banks and food rescue organizations.

Health equity, representation drive dentist’s mission

Once inspired by a high school mentor, Dr. Michele Bloxson now advances health equity through public dentistry and trauma-informed care.

Dental hygienists hit the road to expand Michigan’s oral care

Three hygienists across Michigan use foundation-funded vans to deliver preventive dental care to underserved children and families.

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Dental therapy offers Michigan an innovative path to expand essential oral health care

Michigan introduces licensed dental therapists to address provider shortages, empowering students to deliver vital community care.

Lynda Gregorini
Childhood exam motivates dental hygienist who cares for rural kids

Inspired by a school nurse, Lynda Gregorini now provides dental care and career mentoring to students in rural Michigan schools.

NEOMED launches dental program to improve statewide oral health access

NEOMED's new Bitonte College of Dentistry will embed dental students in Ohio communities to improve access and address shortages in rural and urban oral health care.  

Heart of West Michigan United Way Chief Administrative Officer Becki Postma, Kent County Community Action Director Gustavo Perez, and Heart of West Michigan United Way Eviction Prevention Program Manager Alyssa Bryan.
Kent County Eviction Prevention Task Force addresses unmet needs behind evictions

Evictions plummeted during the pandemic and soared again after federal protections ended. That led a coalition of Kent County organizations and individuals to form the Kent County Eviction Prevention Task Force.

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