Robyn and Melissa Childers, owners of Welcome Home Yoga & Wellness.

LGBTQ+ owned businesses in Metro Detroit you should know about

In celebration of Pride Month, here are some businesses owned by folks in the LGBTQ+ community that you should check out.

Making connections at Dinan Park.
How local musicians help connect parks and people in downtown Farmington

“That keystone moment of creating Riley Park has led downtown Farmington down the direction of creating this network of other cool little public nodes, like Dinan Park and the Masonic park, and connecting them,” says John Bry, Program Coordinator at Main Street Oakland County.

Randi Rossario Maples holding her newly launched book "Sis I Get It!"
Detroit influencer’s new book, “Sis, I Get It” explores black girl empowerment and sisterhood

Randi Rossario Maples, Detroit's most followed influencer, has authored several books focusing on co-parenting and the art of goal setting. In her latest publication, “Sis, I Get It!” which hit the shelves last month, delves into themes such as establishing boundaries in friendships, the challenges of motherhood, and the journey of discovering one's voice.

Valerie Orr, Executive Director of Community Foundation of Monroe County
Valerie Orr Brings educator’s eye and collaborative vision to Community Foundation of Monroe County

Valerie Orr brings an educator’s perspective and collaborative spirit to her role as executive director of the Community Foundation of Monroe County.

Veterans in St. Clair County can rely on community mental health

St. Clair County Community Mental Health (St. Clair County CMH) continues to meet veterans’ mental health care needs. A certified community behavioral health clinic (CCBHC), St. Clair County CMH offers veterans a wide range of services regardless of their ability to pay or residency. 

Left to Right: Paul Jones, Jennifer Hayes, and Lucius Vassar inside La Joya Gardens
Detroit CDFI coalition amplifies positive outcomes in communities across the city

CDFIs or community development financial institutions care deeply about the neighborhoods in which they live, work, and serve. Within the Detroit CDFI Coalition, these nonprofit financial institutions often collaborate together to provide an even more amplified catalyst of growth, prosperity and revitalization throughout unique communities across Detroit.

The Ambassador Bridge
HISTORY LESSON: How Trump’s influence is keeping Canadians’ tourism dollars out of Detroit

Cultural tourists are hardly the only Canadians staying on their side of the Detroit River. In recent months, fears over tariffs, border confrontations, and political disagreements have engendered a decrease in border crossings not seen since the pandemic.

Sister Pie announces temporary closure for ‘reconfiguration,’ citing economic challenges

"The business will enter a period of rest and radical reconfiguration, of exploration and experimentation, and of occasional pop-ups and events to keep the roof over our heads," Ludwinski, a James Beard Award winner, writes.

Dental aid helps cancer patients regain health and dignity

HNC Living Foundation provides dental care, nutrition, and support to head and neck cancer patients facing financial and treatment challenges.

Blueprint for school funding would ensure equitable resources in special education

The MI Special Education Finance Reform Blueprint would ensure that Michigan adequately and equitably funds public special education in Michigan. 

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