Michiganders take action against food apartheid
The term "food apartheid" has increasingly supplanted "food desert" as a way to describe the conditions affecting urban and rural communities that lack access to healthy foods.
Partner Partner Content Genesee County organizations collaborate to create healthy local places
Genesee Intermediate School District and Crim Fitness Foundation are encouraging Genesee County residents to eat healthy and move more, while also addressing barriers to make healthy choices more accessible to county residents.
‘People are rarin’ to go’: Port Huron Pub Crawl to make its anticipated return after two years away
“The last couple of years have been a little slow with the shutdowns and everything else. So I think this year’s going to be a helluva time. People are rarin’ to go and get out and see each other,” says Jon Skrip, co-owner of Captain Skrip’s Office Bar & Grill. “I think it’s gonna be a real good time for all of us.”
Partner Partner Content Traverse City Area Public Schools becoming a healthier place to learn
For nearly two decades, Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) has delivered SNAP-Ed programming in area schools to encourage students and families to eat more fruits and vegetables and engage in more physical activity.
Upcoming NJCAA Women’s Basketball tourney at SC4 could provide boost for Blue Water Area tourism
“We are thrilled to welcome the NJCAA championship to our campus and look forward to showcasing the SC4 Fieldhouse as well as our many great restaurants, hotels, businesses and activities,” says Dale Vos, SC4 director of athletics.
Life Remodeled is partnering with communities to turn painful disinvestment into new opportunities
"When a school building closes, in many ways that becomes a dagger to the heart of hope for a community," says Chris Lambert, founder and CEO of Life Remodeled. "And schools don’t close overnight, but rather as the result of decades of disinvestment, which in Detroit, is directly linked to issues of systemic racism."
Port Huron Museums puts out call for local artists to submit works for upcoming exhibition
“Everyone agrees that the last two years have been turbulent and out of the ordinary for everyone, but times of struggle can inspire great artistic endeavors,” says Andrew Kercher, community engagement manager for Port Huron Museums.
Michigan works to bridge gaps in elder care, allowing more adults to age at home
The COVID-19 pandemic has raised awareness about how Michigan communities can bridge gaps in care and improve quality of life for older residents.
The Center for Success Network uplifts young students through the joy of learning
"As communities, we have a big task to fill what's been lost for students in the pandemic," says Andrea Meyer, executive director for the Center for Success Network. "I’m inspired by our mentors, this huge network of people who give up their time and talent to be with our amazing kids. They're all saying, this is important, we need to do this, and they're willing to ask, how can we do this together?"
How this Port Huron author is empowering others to become authors, too
“If children see people who look like them in positions they are not typically associated with, it will encourage interest and awareness,” says Tammy Jae, Port Huron author, CEO of One Faith Publishing, and leader of Books 4 Life.
