5 up-and-coming Detroit entrepreneurs you should know
The owners of five Black-owned small businesses talk about how they’re blazing their own trails as entrepreneurs in the city — and what Black History Month means to them and their business.
Partner Partner Content Collaboration with libraries extends Kent ISD’s SNAP-Ed reach
Kent District Library patrons can now nourish their minds and their bodies at the library, thanks to a unique collaboration with the Kent Intermediate School District and Kentwood Farmers Market.
Michigan’s Social-Emotional Learning Network helps schools serve the whole child
The new network's members, including superintendents, principals, teachers, and school counselors, are helping Michigan's schools instill social-emotional learning in their school cultures.
Room Project uplifts women and nonbinary creatives through community and collaborative leadership
“If you talk to women in journalism, women in publishing, I don't know anyone who doesn't have a story about an editor or a colleague who they thought was interested in encouraging them in professional terms, only to find out their interest was sexual or exploitative," says Room Project Founder Christin Lee. Here's how she and other womxn are changing the space.
Crowdfunding campaign launched to help reopen Taqueria El Rey after devastating fire
A fundraising campaign has been launched for Taqueria El Rey, the small but mighty family-owned restaurant in Southwest Detroit that suffered serious fire damage on Saturday, Jan. 29.
Partner Partner Content Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis is helping Detroit businesses grow with an innovative grant
This unique grant is aimed at elevating established local businesses to the next level. Here's what it's been doing in Detroit.
In rural Washtenaw County, faith leaders work with mental health providers to address COVID impacts
The 5 Healthy Towns Foundation sought new ways to address rising mental health issues in Chelsea, Dexter, Grass Lake, Manchester, and Stockbridge. One solution it identified was equipping faith leaders to help.
Partner Partner Content Putting financial health and wellness first in 2022: Q&A with Chase Bank’s Gail Taylor
Because January is so often associated with healthy habits, it’s no wonder that it is also Financial Wellness Month. We sat down with Gail Taylor, local Community Manager from the Chase branch on Michigan Avenue, to discuss setting and protecting goals for a successful financial journey.
Partner Partner Content PNC Bank to finance $57.3M project at Marygrove Conservancy
PNC commitments continue a historical collaboration with The Kresge Foundation to benefit Marygrove Conservancy.
Big Plans: Five Detroit developments to watch in 2022
From charming urban forests to abandoned landmarks restored to grandeur, here are some of the projects we’ll have our eyes on this year.
