Steve Nordgren poses for a photo in front of his artwork.

How mentorship and art are creating beautiful spaces in Port Huron

In Port Huron, artists have transformed buildings, storm drains, and many other public spaces with their creative works. Explore the story behind two of the most recent projects in the Blue Water Area.

Head Start students at St. John's Universal Church of Christ in Jackson learn about cucumbers and dragonfruit in a lesson on mindful eating.
Pilot program in Jackson County aims to support preschoolers’ mental health through mindfulness

A new study will test whether and how mindfulness-based food-body-mind interventions can optimize young children's cognitive function and behavioral health.

Kids in Lansing's pre-K classrooms achieve academic readiness along with social-emotional skills.
Lansing School District: Free, universal pre-K well worth the effort

Lansing School District, the 14th largest school district in Michigan, operates one of the largest preschool programs in the state and offers universal pre-K.

Southside Neighborhood Improvement Authority meeting at the Elger G. Harvey Reinvestment Center in Port Huron.
Investing in the Southside: Community-led group initiates change in Port Huron

Recently established, the new Port Huron Southside Neighborhood Improvement Authority is laying the foundation to boost the quality of life for Southside neighborhood residents.

Elizabeth Agius, WSU School of Social Work associate director of research administration, with Larry West, Peers to Higher Education project manager.
Wayne State University program helps peer support specialists pursue higher ed in mental health

The Peers to Higher Education program helps peer support specialists find funding and child care to support them in building a career in mental health.

$250,000 gift to benefit SC4 students

Made possible with a gift of $250,000, the creation of the Thomas K. Andison Endowed Scholarship Fund with the Community Foundation of St. Clair County will provide support for students attending St. Clair County Community College.

Owner of The First Cup Jake Skarbek shakes hands with former owner Don Peterson.
The First Cup: Clay Township coffee shop gets new owner and new look

With a new owner and new name, a long-standing coffee shop in Clay Township has reopened after a brief closure for renovations. Here’s what’s next for The First Cup.

Disability Rights Michigan held a two-day COVID vaccination clinic in Grand Rapids.
‘Keep everybody healthy’: How COVID vaccinations are protecting the unhoused

More than 100 people came to a two-day clinic in Grand Rapids to get COVID vaccinations. It’s one of the many ways Disability Rights Michigan is using a grant to protect the health of the state’s most vulnerable populations. 

New website simplifies search for accessible public transportation in Michigan

One of the barriers to accessing COVID vaccinations for the disability community has been transportation. In response, Disability Rights Michigan has unveiled an interactive guide to help users navigate the complex transportation system in the state.

New Small Business Cohort program offers opportunities for entrepreneurs to grow their business

The Economic Development Alliance of St. Clair County recently launched a new program available to entrepreneurs in several Michigan counties that is designed to connect entrepreneurs with training and resources conducive to growing their businesses.

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