Ashley Carter, Director of the Michigan Justice Fund

Funding collaboratives address deeper community problems

In Michigan, funding collaboratives are increasingly being employed to bring combined expertise from several funders together to tackle complex problems. Read about how the Michigan Justice Fund, Pontiac Funders Collaborative, and Community Foundation of St. Clair are forging change through untraditional funding models.

Kathy Vertin, Founder & Director of the Riverbank Theatre
Bringing top-notch performing arts to rural Michigan communities

Musical productions, theater camps, and engaging with and among community are part of what drives forward the Riverbank Theatre and its sister theaters – the Snug and Boardwalk – bringing performing arts to the small communities of Marine City and St. Clair.  

Students participate in the LIFT-UP program.
Students help ensure farm sustainability and bring local food to cafeterias in UP program

The LIFT-UP program gives students a pivotal role in identifying and addressing barriers to expanding local produce in school cafeterias.

PODCAST: Dementia is not a death sentence

As we kick off the second season of the Michigan's State of Health podcast, we'll introduce you to some of the Michiganders who are working to reframe dementia – including people who are living with dementia themselves.

EMDR is used to treat PTSD, traumatic memories, or other distressing life experiences.
Community mental health agencies using EMDR to help Michiganders overcome trauma

EMDR is an evidence-based form of psychotherapy used to treat individuals with PTSD, traumatic memories, or other distressing life experiences.

AAoM GR staff
West Michigan welcomes Autism Alliance of Michigan to new office in Grand Rapids area

Autism Alliance of Michigan is opening a new office in the Grand Rapids area.

Historical photo of the Pere Marquette Railroad Bridge across the Black River in Port Huron, Michigan.
Remembering the Pere Marquette Railroad Bridge

For over 90 years, the Pere Marquette Railroad Bridge was a beloved and recognizable part of the Blue Water Area landscape. Now dismantled and shipped away, we look back on the long-spanning history of the bridge and what’s next for the Port Huron property.

Oakland University's equestrian team poses for a photo.
Ira Township is home to state-of-the-art equestrian center on Lake St. Clair

Fox Pointe Equestrian Center’s Aimee Latsch shares a glimpse into the high-quality facilities and competitive training programs offered by the center.

Participants in this year's youth art mentorship program (from left) Payten Daneels, Laila Palumbo, and Melissa Loxton.
Youth artist mentorship program gives local teens the opportunity to learn the business side of art

Through the art mentorship program, aspiring young artists have the opportunity to learn valuable skills and gain insight that can help them kickstart a successful career in the art industry.

Dr. Cathrine Frank is one of the co-creators of a new initiative to screen, assess, and treat patients for suicide risk.
Michigan doctors challenge others to join them in a quest for “Zero Suicide”

Two Henry Ford Health doctors want to train health care providers to screen patients for risk of suicide — and connect them with resources to prevent suicide if the risk is high.

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