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Listening to the Experts: How St. Clair County teens are shaping the future of mental health
The Teen Advisory Group (TAG), started by St. Clair County Community Mental Health, brings together students from across the county to do something both simple and powerful: tell adults what teens actually need – and then help make it happen.
ECIC guides Michigan’s early childhood strategy
ECIC works with public agencies, community partners, philanthropy, and providers to ensure every child has a foundation for lifelong success.
How one school system bridges the care gap with innovative Health Hubs
Detroit’s Health Hubs embed medical, behavioral, and dental care inside schools, ensuring students receive essential services and thrive in class.
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Marine City & Memphis share $500,000 in grant funding
Two small towns in Michigan’s Thumb have received matching grants of $250,000 each from the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation to support the continued development of their community hubs.
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.
How Medicaid supports early education and child development
Health care access is inseparable from academic success.
Early childhood millage dollars prepare the littlest Michiganders for school success
In Kent County, millage funding supports 30 programs delivered by 16 local organizations.
Federal SNAP changes threaten little Michiganders’ food access and future
Good nutrition lays the foundation for physical growth, brain development, and school readiness.
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.
Partner Partner Content Listening to the Experts: How St. Clair County teens are shaping the future of mental health
The Teen Advisory Group (TAG), started by St. Clair County Community Mental Health, brings together students from across the county to do something both simple and powerful: tell adults what teens actually need – and then help make it happen.
ECIC guides Michigan’s early childhood strategy
ECIC works with public agencies, community partners, philanthropy, and providers to ensure every child has a foundation for lifelong success.
How one school system bridges the care gap with innovative Health Hubs
Detroit’s Health Hubs embed medical, behavioral, and dental care inside schools, ensuring students receive essential services and thrive in class.
Partner Partner Content Marine City & Memphis share $500,000 in grant funding
Two small towns in Michigan’s Thumb have received matching grants of $250,000 each from the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation to support the continued development of their community hubs.
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.
How Medicaid supports early education and child development
Health care access is inseparable from academic success.
Early childhood millage dollars prepare the littlest Michiganders for school success
In Kent County, millage funding supports 30 programs delivered by 16 local organizations.
Federal SNAP changes threaten little Michiganders’ food access and future
Good nutrition lays the foundation for physical growth, brain development, and school readiness.
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.
