Sterling Heights has adopted a resolution officially recognizing February as Black History Month, and will be hosting events and activities throughout the city, from virtual storytimes to art exhibitions to panel discussions on what life is like for African Americans in Macomb County.
When Fadie Arabo saw his father go through a full dental extraction he was horrified. So the Sterling Heights youth got active, developing a education nonprofit that uses social media, art and science to help children understand the importance of dental hygiene.
This year's Walk for Warmth is "more important than ever" because of COVID-19, say Macomb County organizers. Last year's event raised $18,000 for residents in need of heat-related support and 2021's individualized event is now open for registration.
With a new grant secured, Sterling Heights is implementing a program that provides traps and vouchers for residents to catch and have feral cats neutered.
Detroit Life clothing brand owner Chris Reynolds has stores in Clinton Township and Partridge Creek Mall and, with many retailers facing uncertain futures in the wake of COVID-19, he shares how boosting an online presence, and getting some celebrities involved, has sustained his business through the pandemic.
Just because it's colder doesn't mean their isn't plenty to do outside in Macomb County this winter.
For retailers like Albina Ariku, COVID-19 relief funding has made the difference between a small business surviving the pandemic or closing permanently. Macomb County announced last week that it has received a further $4.1 million to help mitigate financial hardship due to the COVID-19 emergency orders issued in November and December 2020, and is calling for applications from business owners.
Business leader Patricia Lopez is using her experience in manufacturing to benefit other start-ups at Sterling Heights' Velocity Center. The COO of Alchemist Ventures shares how her team is boosting young business ideas: "We take our lessons learned, our successes, and our failures to help entrepreneurs skip over some of the mistakes we made."
In Sterling Heights, where 20% of the population is under 18, a youth advisory board is one of the avenues helping youth voice their ideas on sustainability, diversity and inclusion, mental health, and local government awareness.
Metro Detroit food rescue organization Forgotten Harvest reported a 50% increase to it's food pantries over the last year. Now, Sterling Heights is teaming up with the non-profit group to host a mobile food pantries in the city this month to help residents facing COVID-19 challenges.
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