Healthy Communities

Nonprofits in St. Clair County join forces to tackle funding challenges, drive community development

Realizing that collaboration is the key to success, St. Clair County nonprofit leaders meet monthly to discuss the most pressing challenges their organizations face and how to help solve them.

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Blue Water YMCA to host holiday fun for families on December 6

The YMCA of the Blue Water Area will host a free day of holiday fun complete with a visit from Santa, breakfast, games, swimming, crafts, and dancing. During the year, the Y fulfills local families’ needs for food assistance, health and wellness programs, and affordable childcare, regardless of anyone’s ability to pay.

YMCA Boys Basketball builds friendships and camaraderie

In the Blue Water area, basketball is a popular sport among young boys. The YMCA's youth sports coordinator and Warren Lincoln High School's coach talk about the effects of basketball on youth.

Michigan author highlights Port Huron, mindfulness of the Great Lakes in new book

After traveling across the world for the past two decades, David Zurick comes back home to Port Huron to rediscover his childhood spots along the Thumb Coast and shares how others can connect with the Blue Water region.

More Than Parks: Rural Towns Deliver Community Pride

11 communities across St. Clair County asked the Community Foundation to help boost their park and recreation areas.

Local entrepreneur creates waterproof gear for outdoor enthusiasts with help from EDA

Aaron Hulett found the resources he needed to release his new company, P39 Adventure Gear, by working with the EDA of St. Clair County.

Mental Health Awareness: Myths vs. Facts

It can be challenging to decipher what is true or false, but SCCCMH helps steer folks in the right direction by providing evidence and education to the public on misconceptions surrounding mental health.

Los cambios federales en el SNAP amenazan el acceso a los alimentos y el futuro de los pequeños habitantes de Michigan

“Las prestaciones del SNAP no cubren todos los gastos alimentarios de las familias en ningún lugar del estado, y estos cambios están ampliando aún más esa brecha”. Julie Cassidy, MLPP.

التغييرات الفيدرالية على برنامج المساعدات الغذائية التكميلية (سناب) تهدد وصول أطفال ميشيغان الصغار إلى الغذاء ومستقبلهم

تشكل التغذية الجيدة الأساس للنمو الجسدي وتطور الدماغ والاستعداد المدرسي. وتُعد الألف يوم الأولى من حياة الطفل — من الحمل حتى عمر سنتين — مرحلة حاسمة.

Animal Sheltering Workshop coming to Port Huron this November

The Michigan Pet Alliance is hosting a cat-focused workshop on November 10, 2025, in Port Huron to educate community members on barn cats and how to read a cat’s body language

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