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ICPJ works in collaboration to bring community voices to decision-making tables

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October 16, 2021

"As organizations, we cannot do all of the things, even if we feel compelled to," says Desirae Simmons, co-director of the Interfaith Council on Peace and Justice. "And we don't want these areas of work to be moving without one another because that diminishes power and impact, and can make it feel like we have different goals, which is not true. So how do we stack solutions to the issues we’re trying to solve so that we can have a wider coalition and move multiple things at one time?"

Inside one of the Challenger Learning Centers. St. Clair County Community College will soon be the first Michigan site for the national STEM-focused organization.

As launch of space-themed Challenger Learning Center nears, SC4 opens registration for first program

By MJ Galbraith

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Kids and Education

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October 15, 2021

“Our nation needs future leaders who are adept at understanding and solving the challenging problems of today and the future,” says Dr. Deborah Snyder, president of St. Clair County Community College. “The Challenger Learning Center at SC4 will help support STEM education, exploration and innovation with experiences that go far beyond an everyday field trip, outing or corporate training session.”

The event, the first of its kind, is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 28, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Blue Water Convention Center in Port Huron.

Inaugural multi-cultural event to feature dance, music, and food; award $10K to local nonprofits

By MJ Galbraith

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Community Development

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October 14, 2021

“This is going to be a very important opportunity for us to gather together, to learn culturally, share our stories, network, eat together, dance together and enjoy each other's company,” says Jessica Brown, committee member of the Minority Philanthropy Initiative. “So this is going to be an opportunity for everyone, no matter where you are or what part of the community you are, to come together and enjoy this time with us.”

Produce at a Michigan Farm to Family: CSA pickup at Lakeshore Depot in Marquette.

Partner Partner Content In the Upper Peninsula, finding an affordable CSA is a SNAP

By Estelle Slootmaker

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General

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October 13, 2021

In Marquette and Alger counties, the Michigan Farm to Family: CSA program connects families experiencing food insecurity with heavily discounted weekly CSA produce boxes.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program works to stay connected with vulnerable families

By Lisa Grodsky

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General

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October 11, 2021

Many of our grandparents express how this program's given them a much needed sense of community, says Lisa Grodsky, program operations manager at Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency, and helped them to feel supported and happy knowing they aren't alone.

New clinic helps Michiganders overcome traumas of intensive care

By Estelle Slootmaker

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Healthy Communities

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October 7, 2021

Henry Ford Health System's Post ICU Brain Health Clinic provides specialized care for adults 55 and older who have survived intensive care.

Relationship-centered Brilliant Detroit asks, How can we do better?

By Cindy Eggleton

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Kids and Education

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October 5, 2021

"Our country’s educational system was inequitable before, and it still is," says Cindy Eggleton of Brilliant Detroit. "COVID-19 has given us an opportunity to rethink systems, and I’m wondering if we are rethinking enough? As not-for-profits, organizations and people, I take seriously our responsibility to turn this not-so-great thing into an opportunity to look deeply at how systems work in order to better serve kids and families."

Huron City Radio creator Daniel Williams, pictured here at the New Jersey Web Fest awards ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 19.

Blue Water Area production house takes home two podcast awards from New Jersey Web Fest

By MJ Galbraith

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Arts and Culture

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September 30, 2021

“There’s so much talent in the Blue Water Area. Let’s keep it going,” says Daniel Williams, a resident of St. Clair and creator of the Huron City Radio podcast network.

These medically tailored meals are made available to patients with diabetes at Beaumont Hospital, Troy.

Michigan hospitals offer meals tailored to patients’ medical needs

By Estelle Slootmaker

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General

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September 30, 2021

Diet can be deadly, especially for people with chronic health conditions. That's why some Michigan health care systems have begun providing free meals tailored to improve those patients' health.

GypsysMoon products can be found at Ruboo Boutique in downtown Port Huron.

‘I love what I do now’: Port Huron mom-of-three finds inspiration in hobby, becomes an entrepreneur

By Harold Powell

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Arts and Culture

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September 30, 2021

“I just started tapping into my creativity and curiosity, as far as what I could come up with, and it just took off,” first-time entrepreneur Holly Bradfield says. “I really can’t even believe it. It’s just craziness.”