Cross-sector partnerships key to prosperity in downtown Howell
A bustling downtown Howell – including a fanciful outdoor play space – has been built from strong partnerships.
New year, next level: BUILD enters 2025 with new funding and networking opportunities for alumni
“BUILD Institute is like a real family to me and my journey. They’ve been there with me along my journey and have given support I can tap into anytime. I tell folks all the time if they're looking to do anything or something like that, please type in BUILD Institute.”
Partner Partner Content Welcome Kit helps Michiganders navigate autism resources and support
AAoM Welcome Kits provide a broad yet concise overview of AAoM’s roster of services. Available in two versions — one for families raising autistic children and autistic adults and another for professionals serving the autistic clients — Welcome Kits extend a warm handshake that welcomes them to AAoM’s services.
Michigan building a better crisis continuum for mental health care
As mental health needs rise across Michigan, state officials, health care providers, and community organizations are focusing on expanding the continuum of care for people in crisis.
Ending the stigma of autism in communities of color
“I would go to support groups, but no one looked like me,” says Camille Proctor. She eventually founded the Color of Autism Foundation to end the stigma of autism among communities of color and create a better understanding of autism and autism services for families.
2024: The year the city of Detroit honored hip-hop
Even as Detroit hip-hop artists like Babyface Ray, 42 Dugg, and Skilla Baby have evolved into the new faces of its hip-hop scene, the presence of its stars from yesteryear have remained. Throughout 2024, the city of Detroit honored the legacies of several of Detroit hip-hop's most important participants.
Park equity initiatives have big impacts for Detroiters, from students to elders
From school science programming to park revitalization efforts, we talked to local residents about how equity-related efforts in parks have impacted their lives and communities.
Reducing violent crime by 52 percent in one Detroit neighborhood is no small feat
FORCE Detroit is helping neighbors living in areas of high violence by building trust. A team working in Cody Rouge identifies and intercepts problems early on, before violence breaks out.
