Valerie Orr Brings educator’s eye and collaborative vision to Community Foundation of Monroe County
Valerie Orr brings an educator’s perspective and collaborative spirit to her role as executive director of the Community Foundation of Monroe County.
Creating Connections Through Art: A conversation with educator Jason Stier
Art teacher and advocate Jason Stier empowers at-risk youth through art education. As vice president of the St. Clair Art Association, he also helps facilitate public art events and projects that foster creativity and connection in the Blue Water Area.
“A lifeline for families,” PreK for All expands access and raises expectations
Enrollment in PreK for All is now open for all families, no matter their income. The program operates across a mixed delivery system, including local school districts, public charter schools, private child care providers, Head Start programs, and community-based organizations.
Veterans in St. Clair County can rely on community mental health
St. Clair County Community Mental Health (St. Clair County CMH) continues to meet veterans’ mental health care needs. A certified community behavioral health clinic (CCBHC), St. Clair County CMH offers veterans a wide range of services regardless of their ability to pay or residency.
Partner Partner Content On Board for Autism: Airport simulation helps autistic kids take flight
To help autistic people and their families manage these challenges, Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM), Delta Airlines, and the Detroit Metropolitan Airport partner to host On Board for Autism events that prepare them to successfully take a flight.
New high school dental program quickly fills workforce gaps
Walker Career Center trains teens for dental careers, tackling workforce shortages and helping underserved students access well-paying, high-demand health care jobs.
Start your summer at these fun-filled events in St. Clair County this June
With the summer season on the rise, check out these fun-filled activities — from the Sturgeon Fest to the Blue Water Cruise, happening all across the county.
Ann Arbor nonprofit and Sault Tribe of Chippewa partner to redistribute unused cancer drugs for free
Last year the nonprofit YesRx received a grant to work with the tribe over a two-year period, expanding access to expensive drugs that would otherwise go to waste.
Partner Partner Content St. Clair County CMH celebrates 60 years of positive impacts on mental health and stigma reduction
For the past 60 years, SCCCMH has revolutionized mental health care in St. Clair County by emphasizing community-based, patient-centered care. The agency has made great strides in reducing mental health stigma and expanding access to care.
Tires and Treads Community Project provides clothes and shoes to children in need across the county
Tires and Treads is a community-driven, local non-profit organization that strives to ensure every child has access to basic clothing needs, which was the dream of the organization's founder, Fran Morris.
