Civic & Nonprofits

Coverage of people and works undertaken by local government and nonprofits that provide innovative solutions for the community.

Rx Kids expansion to 60 Michigan communities is balancing family budgets and birthing healthier babies

The Michigan program is the largest unconditional cash transfer program for expectant parents in the country. 

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Hazel Park’s annual Art Fair is highlighting over 100 local artists this weekend

This year’s Hazel Park Art Fair, from August 22 to August 23, will feature over 100 local artists, food trucks, yard games, morning yoga, a charity beer tent, and much more.

How one dentist and a multitude of volunteers built Cleveland’s biggest day of smiles

TeamSmile's Cleveland program shows how local volunteers, sports teams and community partners connect children with dental care and healthier smiles.

Protecting the Future: Macomb County’s Commitment to Children’s Mental Health

Whether it’s early intervention or trauma-informed care, supporting our community’s youngest is a collective responsibility.

Parents are first teachers, and, with resources, they can be the best teachers

Kent County's millage-funded programs step up when state funding steps out.

Planet Smilez program gives students hands-on dental career experience

Indiana University hosted the one-day Planet Smilez Discovering Dentistry Symposium. The mobile program next heads to Michigan universities, expanding students’ exposure to dental careers through hands-on experiences.

On-Demand Coaching helps Michigan municipalities and their small businesses build a winning team

Program helps municipalities connect small businesses and entrepreneurs with existing capital and technical assistance. 

Hope Starts Here stabilizing early childhood services in wake of policy changes

Long-term perspective keeps Hope Starts Here imperatives relevant despite policy changes.

Coalition proposes that no family pay more than 7% of their income for child care

Universal Childcare without Conditions centers affordability for families and sustainability for providers.

Pilot in two Michigan cities will guide strategies for lead pipe replacement across the nation

New project help municipalities secure funding for lead service line replacement.

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