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Natacha Hayden

Natacha Hayden to join the Community Foundation

The Community Foundation announced that Natacha Hayden, currently the Port Huron DDA Director, will join their team in January 2025 to take a high-profile position within the Foundation.

Stigma graphic.
Breaking the chains of stigma: Building a healthier and more vibrant community in St. Clair County

Oftentimes, there is a stigma surrounding mental health. SCCCMH tells The Keel how stigma can negatively impact a community and how to create a healthier and judgment-free environment. 

Passengers loading on a COA bus in Port Huron.
The unique community partnerships of Blue Water Area Transit

Blue Water Area Transit partners with many agencies in the community to provide transportation services and has received numerous awards.

Andrea Huizar (middle in blue) coaching a volleyball team.
The Athletic Factory continues momentum with a new volleyball program

The Athletic Factory in Port Huron is adding to its roster of programs with its Hitters Elite travel volleyball teams.

Goodells County Park
Snap into nature with a smartphone photography workshop

St. Clair County Parks and Recreation Commission is hosting a workshop on how to take professional-looking pictures using a smartphone camera. The event will take place at Goodells County Park on September 28. 

Kevin Totty.
In loving memory of Kevin Totty: A beloved community leader, mentor, and friend

Beloved community member, Kevin Totty passed away this month. The Community Foundation highlights his life and work within the Blue Water Area to honor his legacy. 

McLaren Port Huron's 2024 Graduate Medical Education program residents.
New residency program at McLaren Port Huron increases access to primary care, family medicine

McLaren Port Huron launched a Graduate Medical Education program, providing resident physicians with clinical training. The program will increase primary care access and family medicine throughout the Blue Water area.

This summer, the staff at SCCCMH, along with volunteer Nora Condland, and through a generous donation from the Home Depot in Fort Gratiot, created this outdoor space at the Child and Family Services Building.
Normalizing mental health for our youth

St. Clair County Community Mental Health emphasizes the importance of addressing mental health awareness in children through having conversations, education, and programming. 

No veteran left behind

St. Clair County Community Mental Health is working to continue serving local veterans who need mental health services, despite a decrease in the authorization of services by the Veterans Administration.

Mike Dora, Bus Driver for BWAT.
The Transit app allows Blue Water Area riders to view bus routes in real-time

Blue Water Area Transit is taking its services to another level with the app Transit which will allow riders to track their bus routes.  

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