“Research has shown us that social isolation and housing instability can have significant, adverse impacts on the health outcomes of older adults,” says Stephany De Scisciolo, Vice President of Impact, Evaluation, and Population Health at Enterprise.
"These Alebrijes are made from different car parts tying up our relationship with Detroit and our long-time contributions as a Latino community to the Motor City,” says artist Elton Monroy Durán.
"Events like this show the community who is local and what services they provide while also providing a sense of security because the community can meet the businesses in person," says Julie Nicholls of Nicholls Knits.
“The awards are a wonderful recognition of our hard work and what we see every day at the park; people that are engaged and enjoying the beautiful gardens and settings of this unique, historic park and neighborhood asset,” says Jeff Klein, Deputy Chief of Landscape Architecture City of Detroit General Services Dept.
Community leaders continue to find innovative ways to respond to the needs of Sterling Heights and its students.
“These 10 Fellows represent a bright future as we work together to support startups, tackle mobility challenges, and provide transportation solutions for Michiganders across the state,” says Justine Johnson, Chief Mobility Officer for the State of Michigan.
“This year, we’re proud to unveil the new Gulf War Memorial, an addition that further recognizes the sacrifices made by our veterans in recent conflicts," says Mayor Michael C. Taylor.
“This new level of support for our Kresge Fellows makes a substantial and sustainable investment in working artists parallel to our award for the lifelong achievements and community contributions of our Kresge Eminent Artists,” says Kresge President and CEO Rip Rapson.
"I believe it's essential to provide voters with access to trusted voices in the community, allowing them to ask questions and express their concerns," says Sterling Heights City Clerk Melanie Ryska.
“Some of these things that they've wanted to do for years, that Farmington has been chipping away at, are now starting to be realized. It's certainly not an overnight success story,” says John Bry, Program Coordinator at Main Street Oakland County. “People think, ‘Oh, they did this so quickly and overnight.’ These things have been in the works for a while.”
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