Civic & Nonprofits

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

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.

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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.

Downtown Utica’s Art Nook: “Super cool place making”

Art Nook connects folks to downtown businesses and showcases a colorful mural by artist Kevin Gano.

How Medicaid supports early education and child development

Health care access is inseparable from academic success.

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