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Resilient Neighborhoods: Residents help shape Mack Ave. streetscape vision led by Eastside nonprofit

Dan B. JonesMonday, September 25, 2023
Partner Content A family enjoys jump roping along the Lansing River Trail.

Rec-Connect™ makes fitness fun for everyone

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, May 15, 2023
Partner Content Bike racks support active living in Grand Traverse County.

Active communities are healthier communities

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, May 8, 2023
Partner Content A meal at El Azteco West in Lansing. The restaurant partnered with NorthWest Initiative to feature only 100% organic juice with its kids' meals.

NorthWest Initiative collaborates with community to create a healthier Lansing

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, May 8, 2023
Partner Content The Greater Flint Health Coalition’s work in gardens grew out of its SNAP-Ed direct education programming like Fresh Conversations and Rec-Connect™, pictured here at Burton Senior Activity Center.

Gardens growing change in Flint

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, March 20, 2023
Partner Content Participants enjoy BMCC's 13 Moons of Anishinaabe programming.

Bay Mills Community College SNAP-Ed programs inspire healthy living

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, October 31, 2022
Partner Content A farm stand at Butzel Family Recreation Center in Detroit, sponsored by Henry Ford Health, Come Play Detroit, and Eastern Market.

Henry Ford Health SNAP-Ed collaborations creating healthy change

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, August 8, 2022
Partner Content Families enjoying fresh fruits and vegetables at a local farm stand.

The intersection of communities, educators, and food policy councils for just, healthy food systems

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, May 23, 2022
Partner Content Children in the Three Sisters Garden in Buckley.

SNAP-Ed programs grow change in Michigan's northwestern rural communities

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, April 4, 2022
Partner Content Students at Flint's Brownell STEM Academy participate in MI Apple Crunch Day.

Genesee County organizations collaborate to create healthy local places

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, March 7, 2022
Partner Content Mickenzy Crowder, Tiffany Jackson, Alexandria Rowe, Janiyah Sherrill, Faith Smith, and Xynese Frazier are among the student leaders helping implement Rec-Connect™ physical activity programming in Detroit schools.

Rec-Connect™ empowers Detroit high school student leaders to foster physical activity among peers

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, March 1, 2022
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