Head Start Parent Conference equips Michigan families for advocacy
One-day convening prepared families to advocate for the early childhood programs they depend on.
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Day-long conference connects Michigan’s autism community with services, resources — and each other
Few spaces exist where autistic children and adults feel free to be themselves. The NAT Conference aims to be one of them.
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Supporting Community Members in Crisis: Substance use recovery support in Macomb County
Across Macomb County, MCCMH puts people first. The team works to break down stigma by showing up in our community and reminding residents that SUD services are always within reach, regardless of income or insurance status.
Shelter availability website has positive impacts for Oakland County shelter providers and seekers
Launched last summer, the Shelter Oakland website has already fielded 3,000 shelter inquiries from 700 families.
Farmington’s focus on public art fosters economic growth
The City of Farmington's collaborations support its vision of leveraging public art as an economic driver.
Black Girls Do Science sparks a new generation of women in STEM
Bryne Berry, founder of Black Girls Do Science, created the nonprofit to expand access and representation, empowering and exposing girls of color to the STEM fields to reduce racial and gender gaps.
Where will Michigan’s next governor stand on early childhood education?
Michigan's many gubernatorial candidates offer a variety of approaches to early childhood education.
Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy celebrated by Southfield task force through peace walk and youth service awards
The Southfield Martin Luther King, Jr. Task Force honored King’s legacy of social justice, nonviolence, and equality for all Americans through a peace walk on MLK Day 2026.
Detroit’s seniors are facing a winter crisis most people never see
Older women are more vulnerable to hunger, unsafe cold and isolation. They’re also reluctant to reach out for help.
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.
Partner Partner Content Day-long conference connects Michigan’s autism community with services, resources — and each other
Few spaces exist where autistic children and adults feel free to be themselves. The NAT Conference aims to be one of them.
Partner Partner Content Supporting Community Members in Crisis: Substance use recovery support in Macomb County
Across Macomb County, MCCMH puts people first. The team works to break down stigma by showing up in our community and reminding residents that SUD services are always within reach, regardless of income or insurance status.
Shelter availability website has positive impacts for Oakland County shelter providers and seekers
Launched last summer, the Shelter Oakland website has already fielded 3,000 shelter inquiries from 700 families.
Farmington’s focus on public art fosters economic growth
The City of Farmington's collaborations support its vision of leveraging public art as an economic driver.
Black Girls Do Science sparks a new generation of women in STEM
Bryne Berry, founder of Black Girls Do Science, created the nonprofit to expand access and representation, empowering and exposing girls of color to the STEM fields to reduce racial and gender gaps.
Where will Michigan’s next governor stand on early childhood education?
Michigan's many gubernatorial candidates offer a variety of approaches to early childhood education.
Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy celebrated by Southfield task force through peace walk and youth service awards
The Southfield Martin Luther King, Jr. Task Force honored King’s legacy of social justice, nonviolence, and equality for all Americans through a peace walk on MLK Day 2026.
Detroit’s seniors are facing a winter crisis most people never see
Older women are more vulnerable to hunger, unsafe cold and isolation. They’re also reluctant to reach out for help.
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.
