Statewide housing plan works with stakeholders across region to address housing needs

Block by Block spoke with the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, Housing North, and Communities First about how individual communities are working together to tackle the specific housing needs of their residents. For the first time ever, the state of Michigan released a statewide coordinated, comprehensive housing plan, working with stakeholders across the housing sector  

The Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan will host the West Michigan Survivors of Suicide Loss 2023 event.
Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan hosts suicide survivors’ event Nov. 18

On November 18, the Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan will host the West Michigan Survivors of Suicide Loss annual event, which brings together people impacted by a death by suicide. 

Michigan’s University Research Corridor: Leading the Way in Sustainable Innovation

Michigan students, researchers, and campuses are serious about the environment  and are working to discover ways to meet today’s economic and health needs and ensure a healthy environment for future generations.

Marysville Blast From The Past is located at 1315 Gratiot Blvd. in Marysville, Michigan.
Multigenerational passion for antiquing leads to new business, Marysville Blast From The Past

New Blue Water Area antique store Marysville Blast From The Past continues the tradition of a shared passion for antiquing across multiple generations.

In addition to wine, a selection of meads is also available at Belle River Winery made from honey raised on the property.
Belle River Winery to open second location in Port Huron

Belle River Winery is expanding its presence and offerings with a new location opening soon in downtown Port Huron.

CEDAM’s Emily Reyst with Boot Camp graduate Christine Holmes, Woodbridge Neighborhood Development director of policy and property development.
CEDAM Real Estate Boot Camp readies Michigan’s emerging developers

The Community Economic Development Association of Michigan is addressing the demand for affordable housing across the state. It’s real estate development boot camp provides tools and training for developers and community members within their neighborhoods.   

Access to affordable child care plays a critical role in families finding secure employment.
Underfunding early child care has far-reaching impacts

The U.S economy loses an estimated $122 billion a year through lost earnings, productivity, and tax revenue because of the challenge parents have in finding early child care.

U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow and community mental health

Q&A with U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow shares why she has worked so hard and so long to improve community mental health. 

Dr. Jordan Braciszewski demonstrates an iPad app used to screen children for mental health issues in Henry Ford Health clinics.
Michigan providers use innovative technologies to expand access to behavioral health

Telehealth, which ramped up during the COVID-19 pandemic, is here to stay and many agencies and providers are finding new ways to implement it.

Irene Michels (right) poses for a photo with her youngest sister, Maggie Toole.
Throughout several generations, local family creates positive impact in Blue Water Area

The Reyna family is a remarkable example of multi-generational contribution to the Port Huron community. The Reyna family’s move was a new beginning and the family’s continued impact in the Blue Water Area has helped shape the landscape with notable structures and community activism.

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