Resilient Neighborhoods: How 3 nonprofits are working to keep East Side Detroiters in their homes
An innovative home stabilization program is dedicated to helping long-time Detroiters stay in their neighborhoods.
Resilient Neighborhoods: Debbie Fisher of HVR talks sustainability, innovation in NW Detroit
The director of a northwest Detroit community development nonprofit talks about integrating cutting-edge green and sustainable technology into its development work.
Partner Partner Content Common scams and how to spot them: Q&A with Chase Bank
In a recent Chase survey of 2,000 consumers, 84% of survey respondents agreed that scams and scammers have become more sophisticated in recent years. Here's what to watch out for.
EMU’s Digital Divas program expands into Detroit with esports teams for high school girls
Members of the two esports teams will have the opportunity to learn more about STEM careers, learn soft skills, and gain competitive advantage in male-dominated fields.
At The Corner in Ypsi, young people find health care that’s affordable, holistic and judgement-free
"We have a six-month waitlist for our mental health providers. We need to hire more therapists and mental health staff," says Versell Smith, Jr., executive director of The Corner Health Center in Ypsilanti. "When a young person comes forward to say, 'I need help,' we need to be able to deliver help to them that day."
Partner Partner Content SNAP-Ed programs grow change in Michigan’s northwestern rural communities
Covering five northern Michigan counties, Northwest Education Services (NES) nutrition educators use a community-based approach that recognizes the unique strengths and challenges of each community they serve.
Intergenerational programs bring younger and older Michiganders together to promote healthier aging
With funding from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund, the national nonprofit Generations United is bringing generations together to build communities that work better for all.
Michigan tackles dramatic rise in problem gambling
Numerous Michiganders have struggled with problem gambling since online gambling was legalized in the state, but help is available.
If it ain’t fixed, break it: Nonprofits reimagine governance
As the sector faces growing complexities, many organizations are realizing their old ways of doing things are no longer working. Is now an opportunity to ask bold questions and create new visions of governance for the future?
Undaunted by the pandemic, Mint dances into new projects and draws in more creative youth
"Justice and joy are continuing themes in our creative work," says Vickie Elmer, co-founder and executive director at Mint Artist Guild. "Creativity really does flourish in challenging times, like Mint growing all over the city and the state."
