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.
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$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.
Michigan coalition works to address health disparities for older adults
A broad coalition of Michigan organizations has come together to address health disparities that affect Michigan's rapidly growing population of older adults.
Repurposing community assets strengthens communities in Pontiac and Detroit
Michigan communities are repurposing spaces to bring services, create meeting places, and meet the many needs of neighborhood residents.
How public health cares for Michigan’s infants and new parents
Michigan’s state and local public health systems make great efforts to ensure that expectant mothers and infants get the best start possible.
Stewardship organizations advance equity in Detroit’s parks at a grassroots level
Park stewardship organizations help neighborhood residents to advocate for the improvements they want to see in their parks.
Metroparks aim to raise $2.4 million for swimming equity and classroom science programs
A new initiative called Metroparks and Me will fundraise for a program that offers free swimming lessons and another that provides supplemental science lessons in under-resourced classrooms.
Community land trusts make home ownership possible for more Michiganders
Michigan has a huge housing shortage. To address this need, many communities are utilizing community land trusts, like ICCF, to ensure affordable homeownership for generations to come.
Adaptive recreation helps people with disabilities enjoy outdoor recreation
Parks systems across Southeast Michigan are working to eliminate barriers and make outdoor recreation a more easily accessible experience for residents with disabilities.
CDFI funding helps Corktown Health expand services for Detroit area’s LGBTQ residents
Corktown Health has evolved and grown from offering end-of-life services during the HIV/AIDS epidemic to providing primary care for the LGBTQ community. Through financial support from IFF, and through partnerships with local organizations including MiGen, the health network continues to provide a life-changing impact on the patients it serves.
$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.
Michigan coalition works to address health disparities for older adults
A broad coalition of Michigan organizations has come together to address health disparities that affect Michigan's rapidly growing population of older adults.
Repurposing community assets strengthens communities in Pontiac and Detroit
Michigan communities are repurposing spaces to bring services, create meeting places, and meet the many needs of neighborhood residents.
How public health cares for Michigan’s infants and new parents
Michigan’s state and local public health systems make great efforts to ensure that expectant mothers and infants get the best start possible.
Stewardship organizations advance equity in Detroit’s parks at a grassroots level
Park stewardship organizations help neighborhood residents to advocate for the improvements they want to see in their parks.
Metroparks aim to raise $2.4 million for swimming equity and classroom science programs
A new initiative called Metroparks and Me will fundraise for a program that offers free swimming lessons and another that provides supplemental science lessons in under-resourced classrooms.
Community land trusts make home ownership possible for more Michiganders
Michigan has a huge housing shortage. To address this need, many communities are utilizing community land trusts, like ICCF, to ensure affordable homeownership for generations to come.
Adaptive recreation helps people with disabilities enjoy outdoor recreation
Parks systems across Southeast Michigan are working to eliminate barriers and make outdoor recreation a more easily accessible experience for residents with disabilities.
CDFI funding helps Corktown Health expand services for Detroit area’s LGBTQ residents
Corktown Health has evolved and grown from offering end-of-life services during the HIV/AIDS epidemic to providing primary care for the LGBTQ community. Through financial support from IFF, and through partnerships with local organizations including MiGen, the health network continues to provide a life-changing impact on the patients it serves.
