Breaking Barriers: Dr. Jessica Rickert inspires native dentists
Jessica Rickert, DDS, the first American Indian female dentist, advocates for oral health equity and inspires Native youth through mentorship and representation.
Transforming Lives: A Conversation with Blue Water YMCA CEO Josh Chapman
Josh Chapman returned to his hometown four years ago to serve as CEO at the YMCA of the Blue Water Area, the same Y he attended as a child and where he had his first college internship. The Y has added and expanded its programs that promote healthy living and provide food and other essential services.
New exhibit inside the Carnegie Museum aims to inspire stewardship, teach nature topics
Friends of the St. Clair River is partnering with Port Huron Museums to establish the Blue Water, Green Spaces exhibit from April to September to connect the public with the region’s outdoors.
Countywide mental health millages have remarkable results
Jackson, Hillsdale, Ottawa, and Washtenaw counties passed mental health millages and seen positive impacts such as expanded access to care to their residents, increased service capacity, improved crisis response, and more.
Partner Partner Content Blue Water Area Transit partners with the Council on Aging
Blue Water Area Transit partners with many agencies in the community, including the Council on Aging to provide transportation services and has received numerous awards for services.
The social service sector offers a rewarding career path for young people in Detroit
The nonprofit sector is often misunderstood as an unsustainable career choice, yet many young professionals are proving otherwise. Detroit-area changemakers are finding financial stability, professional growth, and purpose in nonprofit work.
St. Patrick’s Day vendor show to support local charity organization
Port Huron resident Samantha Baptiste has turned her buying and selling hobby into a career of running successful craft and vendor shows that bring the community together and support local charities.
Small business hubs elevate startups and entrepreneurs
Across the state, small business support hubs are helping entrepreneurs who want to start their own businesses with resources like workshops, co-working spaces, and grants.
Community mental health delivers care to Michigan’s schools
Michigan's CMHs play a critical role in schools, providing counseling, crisis intervention, and case management to students who might otherwise slip through the cracks.
For the love of the game: Port Huron Prowlers players work to keep their hockey careers alive
The Port Huron Prowlers are in the midst of yet another season that features players doing their best to extend their hockey careers.
