Christmas in St. Clair County: Holiday markets, visits from Santa, arts and crafts, and more
There is no shortage of family-friendly events happening in St. Clair County this year.
Centro Multicultural La Familia doubles down on efforts to support mental health needs for clients
"While access to healthcare, food, utilities and rental assistance continue to challenge our clients at Centro Multicultural La Familia in Pontiac, mental health needs have become greater still," says president and CEO Sonia Acosta. "Isolation and stressors around health, child care and schooling have caused families a great deal of anxiety and depression."
Cody Rouge Community Action Alliance looks to the future while uplifting residents today
"This pandemic is both a blessing and a curse. I say this because it shines a light on how greatly some people in urban communities struggle," says Kenyetta Campbell, founder and executive director of Cody Rouge Community Action Alliance. "I think it's caused people who haven’t gone through the same COVID-19 challenges to be more sensitive toward those who lack resources, who’ve lost jobs, who are struggling to educate their kids or don’t know where they're getting their next meal. I'm hoping that, as a society, we can continue to address the many challenges people in this world face."
Friends of the St. Clair River works to protect natural resources and inspire environmental pride
"A sturgeon can live up to 100 years and that's our mentality, always looking ahead at the bigger picture, but realizing that it's the small steps that get you there," says board president Shari Faust. "Through the efforts of our volunteers, scientists, and staff, Friends of the St. Clair River will continue to protect, restore, and educate about our natural resources."
Local hemp farmers celebrate opening of new Thumb Coast CBD store in Birchwood Mall
For the McCalmons, the growth happening on their St. Clair County farm is just as important as growing the business itself. And helping their customers? Even moreso. “Our main concern is making sure that we have quality products,” Kyle McCalmon says. “Money comes second.”
Friends of the St. Clair River works to protect natural resources and inspire environmental pride
"A sturgeon can live up to 100 years and that's our mentality, always looking ahead at the bigger picture, but realizing that it's the small steps that get you there," says board president Shari Faust. "Through the efforts of our volunteers, scientists, and staff, Friends of the St. Clair River will continue to protect, restore, and educate about our natural resources."
Partner Partner Content Greater Flint Health Coalition + SNAP-Ed = a healthier community
The Greater Flint Health Coalition recently added two new programs that support residents in eating healthy and moving more.
Michigan projects aim to dismantle racism at the root of maternal and infant deaths
Racism is killing mothers and babies in Michigan – and initiatives across the state are working to tackle that root cause and save lives.
Graduates of Detroit-based community incubator experience transformational support
"This cohort created a space for us to be vulnerable, transparent and to know that if we're the best human beings we can be ourselves, then we'll be the best leaders for our organizations," says Sherelle Hogan, founder and CEO of Pure Heart Foundation.
PODCAST: Migrant workers, rural Michigan, and rethinking community during COVID
On this week's episode of Michigan's State of Health, we're digging into how migrant workers have embodied rural Michigan's experience with COVID-19 – and how to improve health care for all rural Michiganders in the long run.
