Metro Detroit parks’ equity practices bring park improvements, more culturally competent programs
Parks systems are making internal changes to bake equity into how they operate as organizations.
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Cross-sector partnership aims to resolve “most prevalent and pressing issues” for Detroit housing
The Region O Regional Housing Partnership brings together numerous stakeholders and experts from across Detroit to develop a comprehensive plan to tackle housing challenges.
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Navigating Autism Today Conference in Grand Rapids focuses on navigating autism for a lifetime
The Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM) is preparing for its upcoming Nov. 15 Navigating Autism Today Conference in Grand Rapids. The event connects families and autistic individuals with resources and support networks on critical topics: financial planning, health care advocacy, employment, and independent living solutions for adults on the spectrum.
Parks bring free and low-cost nature education to underserved schools in Southeast Michigan
Southeast Michigan's parks are working to connect students in underserved communities to nature and science programming.
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Survey activates education advocacy for Michigan children with disabilities
Special Education Experience (SEE) survey results revealed that needed improvements in special education that the state identified in 2014 have not been made.
Climate change hits Detroit harder than other cities. Here’s how parks are working to change that.
Southeast Michigan's parks are working to address climate equity by mitigating climate change's disproportionate effects on already underserved populations.
Detroit collaborative builds future leaders by introducing kids to hiking and camping
Detroit Outdoors is a collaborative network of institutions focused on expanding access to outdoor recreation.
Metroparks to open first Detroit location with Huron-Clinton Metroparks Water Garden
The Huron-Clinton Metroparks' robust parks system has never included a Detroit location, but that will change next year with the opening of a Metroparks-branded attraction at Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park.
How parks help to address health equity in Metro Detroit
Alongside health clinics, food pantries, and community centers, southeast Michigan's parks are increasingly becoming important hubs for advancing health equity in their communities.
$20m Oakland County project will improve parks in county’s underserved southern side
The Healthy Communities plan will bring five existing city parks into the county parks system, leading to improved infrastructure and maintenance, and support improvements at several other parks in the county.
Cross-sector partnership aims to resolve “most prevalent and pressing issues” for Detroit housing
The Region O Regional Housing Partnership brings together numerous stakeholders and experts from across Detroit to develop a comprehensive plan to tackle housing challenges.
Partner Partner Content Navigating Autism Today Conference in Grand Rapids focuses on navigating autism for a lifetime
The Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM) is preparing for its upcoming Nov. 15 Navigating Autism Today Conference in Grand Rapids. The event connects families and autistic individuals with resources and support networks on critical topics: financial planning, health care advocacy, employment, and independent living solutions for adults on the spectrum.
Parks bring free and low-cost nature education to underserved schools in Southeast Michigan
Southeast Michigan's parks are working to connect students in underserved communities to nature and science programming.
Partner Partner Content Survey activates education advocacy for Michigan children with disabilities
Special Education Experience (SEE) survey results revealed that needed improvements in special education that the state identified in 2014 have not been made.
Climate change hits Detroit harder than other cities. Here’s how parks are working to change that.
Southeast Michigan's parks are working to address climate equity by mitigating climate change's disproportionate effects on already underserved populations.
Detroit collaborative builds future leaders by introducing kids to hiking and camping
Detroit Outdoors is a collaborative network of institutions focused on expanding access to outdoor recreation.
Metroparks to open first Detroit location with Huron-Clinton Metroparks Water Garden
The Huron-Clinton Metroparks' robust parks system has never included a Detroit location, but that will change next year with the opening of a Metroparks-branded attraction at Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park.
How parks help to address health equity in Metro Detroit
Alongside health clinics, food pantries, and community centers, southeast Michigan's parks are increasingly becoming important hubs for advancing health equity in their communities.
$20m Oakland County project will improve parks in county’s underserved southern side
The Healthy Communities plan will bring five existing city parks into the county parks system, leading to improved infrastructure and maintenance, and support improvements at several other parks in the county.
