How JPMorganChase is investing in Detroit communities: Q&A with new Global Philanthropy Lead Katrina Chaves

Katrina Chaves of JPMorganChase says Detroit's greatest strength is its people—the heart, grit, and determination of communities who have been through a lot and keep moving forward. The authenticity and creative energy in this city are unmatched.

Early childhood millage dollars prepare the littlest Michiganders for school success

In Kent County, millage funding supports 30 programs delivered by 16 local organizations.

The Power of Us: National Black Men in Leadership Conference centers unity and collective impact

iHeart Media’s Tony Coles and CEO of the Unity Collaborative Darlene King-Turner discuss the upcoming conference and what leadership looks like for Black men today.

Samaritas opens House of Innovation to reimagine social work through tech and collaboration

The new Detroit-based House of Innovation brings tech startups and social service leaders together to reshape how care is delivered.

With SNAP benefits gone, Detroit rolls out emergency food sites

In response to the expiration of federal SNAP benefits, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has allocated $1.75 million to bolster local food pantries, aiming to shield the city's most vulnerable from food insecurity.

Detroit teens take charge: Youth lead conversations with mayoral candidates

Detroit teens challenge mayoral candidates on safety, jobs, and equality, showing they’re ready to shape the city’s future.

HISTORY LESSON: Detroit’s 1929 Axe Murders: The unsolved case of Benny Evangelist and his family

Nearly a century later, the brutal slaying of Detroit preacher and mystic Benny Evangelist remains one of the city’s darkest unsolved crimes.

Community Leaders Transforming Rural Development: An Insider Look at CEDAM’s Rural Boot Camp

CEDAM's second Rural Real Estate Boot Camp highlights the importance of collaboration among developers, municipal leaders, and state agencies for successful housing development.

Federal SNAP changes threaten little Michiganders’ food access and future

Good nutrition lays the foundation for physical growth, brain development, and school readiness.

Los cambios federales en el SNAP amenazan el acceso a los alimentos y el futuro de los pequeños habitantes de Michigan

“Las prestaciones del SNAP no cubren todos los gastos alimentarios de las familias en ningún lugar del estado, y estos cambios están ampliando aún más esa brecha”. Julie Cassidy, MLPP.

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