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What’s at stake for young families: Early childhood policy after the 2026 election
Anne Kuhnen, MLPP Kids Count policy director weighs in on early childhood education after the '26 gubernatorial election.
Collaboration Over Competition: How Downtown Farmington’s community spirit earned national acclaim
From sharing ingredients to using the Syndicate social district, local business owners are coming together as a community to continue driving economic success.
The early childhood models in other states inspiring Michigan policy advocates
Michigan is making meaningful strides to advance early childhood education but could make even more by looking to other states' models.
Federal housing funding rollercoaster leaves hundreds of Metro Detroit households in limbo
Housing service providers in Metro Detroit have been in turmoil over the past month as the federal government has threatened massive changes to funding of services for people experiencing homelessness.
From 3D-printed homes to “pocket neighborhood”: New approaches to affordable housing in Metro Detroit
Across the Metro Detroit area, innovators are finding new ways to develop the affordable housing that the community desperately needs.
How one school system bridges the care gap with innovative Health Hubs
Detroit’s Health Hubs embed medical, behavioral, and dental care inside schools, ensuring students receive essential services and thrive in class.
New system makes it easier for low-income Oakland County residents to find housing
The Pontiac-based Alliance for Housing has implemented new technology to better connect homeless services organizations, landlords, and people exiting homelessness.
Volunteers of America Michigan’s mission made possible by social enterprise thrift stores; support from IFF
Sometimes nonprofits need help to fulfill their mission of helping others within their communities. For Volunteers of America Michigan, when costly necessary roof repairs and upgraded lighting arose, they found a supportive partner in IFF. The community development financial institution that has provided millions of dollars of loans to five of the VOA Michigan thrift stores.
Local networks, real results: Success stories from Michigan’s CMHs
Michigan's community mental health agencies serve as lifelines and innovators.
What’s at stake for young families: Early childhood policy after the 2026 election
Anne Kuhnen, MLPP Kids Count policy director weighs in on early childhood education after the '26 gubernatorial election.
Collaboration Over Competition: How Downtown Farmington’s community spirit earned national acclaim
From sharing ingredients to using the Syndicate social district, local business owners are coming together as a community to continue driving economic success.
The early childhood models in other states inspiring Michigan policy advocates
Michigan is making meaningful strides to advance early childhood education but could make even more by looking to other states' models.
Federal housing funding rollercoaster leaves hundreds of Metro Detroit households in limbo
Housing service providers in Metro Detroit have been in turmoil over the past month as the federal government has threatened massive changes to funding of services for people experiencing homelessness.
From 3D-printed homes to “pocket neighborhood”: New approaches to affordable housing in Metro Detroit
Across the Metro Detroit area, innovators are finding new ways to develop the affordable housing that the community desperately needs.
How one school system bridges the care gap with innovative Health Hubs
Detroit’s Health Hubs embed medical, behavioral, and dental care inside schools, ensuring students receive essential services and thrive in class.
New system makes it easier for low-income Oakland County residents to find housing
The Pontiac-based Alliance for Housing has implemented new technology to better connect homeless services organizations, landlords, and people exiting homelessness.
Volunteers of America Michigan’s mission made possible by social enterprise thrift stores; support from IFF
Sometimes nonprofits need help to fulfill their mission of helping others within their communities. For Volunteers of America Michigan, when costly necessary roof repairs and upgraded lighting arose, they found a supportive partner in IFF. The community development financial institution that has provided millions of dollars of loans to five of the VOA Michigan thrift stores.
Local networks, real results: Success stories from Michigan’s CMHs
Michigan's community mental health agencies serve as lifelines and innovators.
