In Port Huron, Blue Water Allies is working to create a safe, supportive, and empowering home for the LGBTQIA+ community by connecting residents with support groups, social groups, programming, and mental and physical health resources.
Block by Block spoke with Lansing and Detroit organizations on how they’re addressing the need for single-family housing in their communities. Building Community Value, based in Detroit, and the Capital Area Housing Partnership, based in Lansing, share their perspectives of the needs and how their resources are serving as building blocks for a better housing ecosystem.
The Village of Lexington is celebrating the season with its third annual Winterfest on Feb. 3-4. The community-wide event plans for fun activities for all ages including a Polar Plunge, chili cook-off, ice sculptures, frozen bowling, a fish toss, a winter fashion show, and more.
Citizens Research Council, Michigan Municipal League, and Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation weigh in on state's housing needs, regional, minority-driven resources, and development within individual communities.
An alliance of three leading research institutions in Michigan is producing real-world sustainability education, research, and innovation for a greener tomorrow.
The Village of Lexington has recently established a downtown social district creating a new avenue for gathering and entertainment in the waterfront community.
Illuminating the community with a festive glow this holiday season, the 35th annual McLaren Port Huron Foundation Festival of Trees fundraiser has returned, brightening the hospital and downtown businesses with its uniquely decorated trees.
Block by Block spoke with the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, Housing North, and Communities First about how individual communities are working together to tackle the specific housing needs of their residents. For the first time ever, the state of Michigan released a statewide coordinated, comprehensive housing plan, working with stakeholders across the housing sector
The Community Economic Development Association of Michigan is addressing the demand for affordable housing across the state. It’s real estate development boot camp provides tools and training for developers and community members within their neighborhoods.
The City of Port Huron Forestry Division offers free wood and mulch throughout the year to residents, but following several storms this summer they’re also hosting a special distribution day later this month.
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