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Blue Water Area disability services, resources pave way for independence, confidence in community
Local and regional resources, programs and organizations exist to embrace uniqueness and varying abilities — to overcome barriers and achieve personal and professional goals for folks with disabilities and their families.
Coalition proposes that no family pay more than 7% of their income for child care
Universal Childcare without Conditions centers affordability for families and sustainability for providers.
Master Gardener fuels Native Plant movement in St. Clair County
Jeanne Mackay's lifelong interest in the outdoors and becoming a Master Gardener sparked an over-decade-long journey of tending native gardens across the Blue Water Area. She feels it’s her duty to educate the public on the importance of native species.
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$30,000 Grant Strengthens Outreach for Youth in Our Community
Through a recent $30,000 grant from the Community Foundation, made possible by the generosity of our donors, The Harbor SOP is able to continue serving at-risk youth during a time of significant funding uncertainty.
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SONS expands “Your Future Now” program with Community Foundation support
“It’s really important to support educational routes that are not just paper and pencil but truly get students excited to learn through hands-on learning and training. College isn’t necessarily the route for every student, and that’s completely okay thanks to programs such as SONS Your Future Now.”
The power of print: Preschoolers engaged in print-focused activities show stronger literacy skills
The simplest tools are still the most effective: paper, pencils, and everyday print.
Indiana health center trains local residents as dental assistants to fill workforce gaps
HealthLinc, a federally qualified health center in Valparaiso, covers training costs while preparing local residents for dental assistant jobs, strengthening workforce pipelines and expanding access to care.
A Seat at My Table: Where Black family history lives in the present
This month at the Port Huron Museum, the third installment in a community-rooted exhibit series invited local Black families to share their history, genealogy, and heritage through personal installations.
Friends of St. Clair River promote Stonefly detection crucial for watershed protection
Friends of the St. Clair River will host a winter stonefly search on February 28 at Columbus County Park; data collected during the event will give scientists insight into the health of the Belle River.
Blue Water Area disability services, resources pave way for independence, confidence in community
Local and regional resources, programs and organizations exist to embrace uniqueness and varying abilities — to overcome barriers and achieve personal and professional goals for folks with disabilities and their families.
Coalition proposes that no family pay more than 7% of their income for child care
Universal Childcare without Conditions centers affordability for families and sustainability for providers.
Master Gardener fuels Native Plant movement in St. Clair County
Jeanne Mackay's lifelong interest in the outdoors and becoming a Master Gardener sparked an over-decade-long journey of tending native gardens across the Blue Water Area. She feels it’s her duty to educate the public on the importance of native species.
Partner Partner Content $30,000 Grant Strengthens Outreach for Youth in Our Community
Through a recent $30,000 grant from the Community Foundation, made possible by the generosity of our donors, The Harbor SOP is able to continue serving at-risk youth during a time of significant funding uncertainty.
Partner Partner Content SONS expands “Your Future Now” program with Community Foundation support
“It’s really important to support educational routes that are not just paper and pencil but truly get students excited to learn through hands-on learning and training. College isn’t necessarily the route for every student, and that’s completely okay thanks to programs such as SONS Your Future Now.”
The power of print: Preschoolers engaged in print-focused activities show stronger literacy skills
The simplest tools are still the most effective: paper, pencils, and everyday print.
Indiana health center trains local residents as dental assistants to fill workforce gaps
HealthLinc, a federally qualified health center in Valparaiso, covers training costs while preparing local residents for dental assistant jobs, strengthening workforce pipelines and expanding access to care.
A Seat at My Table: Where Black family history lives in the present
This month at the Port Huron Museum, the third installment in a community-rooted exhibit series invited local Black families to share their history, genealogy, and heritage through personal installations.
Friends of St. Clair River promote Stonefly detection crucial for watershed protection
Friends of the St. Clair River will host a winter stonefly search on February 28 at Columbus County Park; data collected during the event will give scientists insight into the health of the Belle River.
