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New Bill proposed to increase funding for Recovery Community Organizations; BWROC urges action
As RCOs size, scope, and numbers grow, so do their operating expenses. State and RCO leaders hope to provide greater funding support through Michigan House Bill 5302.
Editor’s Picks: Top Stories from The Keel, 2025 Edition
The Keel Magazine’s Managing Editor Genevieve Fox selects her favorite stories from this year, and explains how readers can support the publication.
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Recovery: A journey as unique as every individual
When people hear the word recovery, they often imagine a single, fixed path, a moment when someone “gets better” and their journey is complete. But in reality, recovery from mental health or substance use challenges is not a one-size-fits-all process
Serving Hope and Home-Cooked Meals: Soup kitchen opens new 7,200-square-foot building in Port Huron
The culmination of a years-long, multi-million-dollar project, Mid City Nutrition recently opened a state-of-the-art building that features enhanced food storage space, a teaching kitchen, and a large dining hall to host daily, sit-down meals.
Meet the new owners of the historic Dorsey House
The Dorsey House in Clyde Township has two new owners, Ryan and Jessica Clift, who are bringing new ideas and changes to the restaurant since its inception in 1847.
Port Huron’s Urban Pioneer Program helps first-time home buyers plant roots
The Urban Pioneer Program in Port Huron is helping first-time, low- to moderate-income homebuyers become homeowners through $10,000 in down payment assistance and housing education.
Mental health agencies strengthen services through community collaborations
Across Michigan, community mental health (CMH) agencies are expanding their reach through partnerships with local organizations that address housing, transportation, and other barriers to care. These collaborations aim to create a more coordinated and accessible mental health system, particularly for individuals with complex needs.
More than a stipend: Rx Kids is transforming childhood beginnings
Rx Kids, the country’s first universal and unconditional cash prescription program for pregnant people and infants, provides financial support to every eligible family within a geographic area, no income requirements, no strings attached. Families receive a one-time $1,500 payment during pregnancy and $500 per month during the baby’s first year of life.
Port Huron’s Lincoln Avenue Loft project aims to address urgent housing needs
The Lincoln Avenue Loft Project will bring 40 income-restricted workforce housing units to a central Port Huron site, addressing the city’s deepening housing crisis. With supportive services, transit access, and proximity to key employers, the development aims to create long-term stability for working families and residents.
New Bill proposed to increase funding for Recovery Community Organizations; BWROC urges action
As RCOs size, scope, and numbers grow, so do their operating expenses. State and RCO leaders hope to provide greater funding support through Michigan House Bill 5302.
Editor’s Picks: Top Stories from The Keel, 2025 Edition
The Keel Magazine’s Managing Editor Genevieve Fox selects her favorite stories from this year, and explains how readers can support the publication.
Partner Partner Content Recovery: A journey as unique as every individual
When people hear the word recovery, they often imagine a single, fixed path, a moment when someone “gets better” and their journey is complete. But in reality, recovery from mental health or substance use challenges is not a one-size-fits-all process
Serving Hope and Home-Cooked Meals: Soup kitchen opens new 7,200-square-foot building in Port Huron
The culmination of a years-long, multi-million-dollar project, Mid City Nutrition recently opened a state-of-the-art building that features enhanced food storage space, a teaching kitchen, and a large dining hall to host daily, sit-down meals.
Meet the new owners of the historic Dorsey House
The Dorsey House in Clyde Township has two new owners, Ryan and Jessica Clift, who are bringing new ideas and changes to the restaurant since its inception in 1847.
Port Huron’s Urban Pioneer Program helps first-time home buyers plant roots
The Urban Pioneer Program in Port Huron is helping first-time, low- to moderate-income homebuyers become homeowners through $10,000 in down payment assistance and housing education.
Mental health agencies strengthen services through community collaborations
Across Michigan, community mental health (CMH) agencies are expanding their reach through partnerships with local organizations that address housing, transportation, and other barriers to care. These collaborations aim to create a more coordinated and accessible mental health system, particularly for individuals with complex needs.
More than a stipend: Rx Kids is transforming childhood beginnings
Rx Kids, the country’s first universal and unconditional cash prescription program for pregnant people and infants, provides financial support to every eligible family within a geographic area, no income requirements, no strings attached. Families receive a one-time $1,500 payment during pregnancy and $500 per month during the baby’s first year of life.
Port Huron’s Lincoln Avenue Loft project aims to address urgent housing needs
The Lincoln Avenue Loft Project will bring 40 income-restricted workforce housing units to a central Port Huron site, addressing the city’s deepening housing crisis. With supportive services, transit access, and proximity to key employers, the development aims to create long-term stability for working families and residents.
