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Deadline nears for Midland construction talent attraction program
The Midland Area Community Foundation’s Construction Talent Attraction Program offers $5,000–$20,000 awards; applications due Aug. 15, 2025.
Midland’s August lineup: Garden explorations, County Fair, and tournaments
Midland’s August calendar is packed with events, including Dow Gardens programs, the Midland County Fair, live concerts, storytime sessions, and major sports tournaments.
One donor’s strategic giving multiplies impact for Give Local Bay beneficiaries
Kylie Knieper split her donation between eight different organizations during Give Local Bay in May, allowing her to spread her financial support across a diverse range of community programs.
The Arc of Bay County hosts a free, two-day seminar called ‘Planning Your Future’
You're invited to Planning Your Future, a free two-day workshop exploring financial, legal, healthcare, and practical concerns as a person with a developmental and/or intellectual disability ages.
Ataques a las familias inmigrantes y lo que eso significa para la educación temprana
En 2024, los educadores de la primera infancia en el suroeste de Detroit observaron una caída significativa en la inscripción preescolar tras el aumento de la actividad de control de inmigración. Aunque el descenso no fue documentado oficialmente en ese momento, las organizaciones comunitarias informan que aproximadamente el 15% de los estudiantes fueron retirados de los programas preescolares del área en cuestión de semanas.
Midland shines during River Days 2025 with four days of sun, fun, and community connection
River Days 2025 brought four days of perfect weather, hot air balloons, fireworks, music, and family activities to downtown Midland and Chippewassee Park, drawing strong community turnout.
SBAM Nurture Benefits program enhances compensation for child care providers
The Small Business Association of Michigan Nurture Benefits will expand access to health insurance, life insurance, and retirement savings for Michigan's child care providers.
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Lock Arms and Unite for Autism: Campaign commits to continued advocacy and support
AAOM’s current fundraising campaign, Lock Arms and Unite for Autism seeks to raise $31,000 to support its services for the one in 31 people diagnosed with autism in Michigan.
Deadline nears for Midland construction talent attraction program
The Midland Area Community Foundation’s Construction Talent Attraction Program offers $5,000–$20,000 awards; applications due Aug. 15, 2025.
Midland’s August lineup: Garden explorations, County Fair, and tournaments
Midland’s August calendar is packed with events, including Dow Gardens programs, the Midland County Fair, live concerts, storytime sessions, and major sports tournaments.
One donor’s strategic giving multiplies impact for Give Local Bay beneficiaries
Kylie Knieper split her donation between eight different organizations during Give Local Bay in May, allowing her to spread her financial support across a diverse range of community programs.
The Arc of Bay County hosts a free, two-day seminar called ‘Planning Your Future’
You're invited to Planning Your Future, a free two-day workshop exploring financial, legal, healthcare, and practical concerns as a person with a developmental and/or intellectual disability ages.
Ataques a las familias inmigrantes y lo que eso significa para la educación temprana
En 2024, los educadores de la primera infancia en el suroeste de Detroit observaron una caída significativa en la inscripción preescolar tras el aumento de la actividad de control de inmigración. Aunque el descenso no fue documentado oficialmente en ese momento, las organizaciones comunitarias informan que aproximadamente el 15% de los estudiantes fueron retirados de los programas preescolares del área en cuestión de semanas.
Midland shines during River Days 2025 with four days of sun, fun, and community connection
River Days 2025 brought four days of perfect weather, hot air balloons, fireworks, music, and family activities to downtown Midland and Chippewassee Park, drawing strong community turnout.
SBAM Nurture Benefits program enhances compensation for child care providers
The Small Business Association of Michigan Nurture Benefits will expand access to health insurance, life insurance, and retirement savings for Michigan's child care providers.
Partner Partner Content Lock Arms and Unite for Autism: Campaign commits to continued advocacy and support
AAOM’s current fundraising campaign, Lock Arms and Unite for Autism seeks to raise $31,000 to support its services for the one in 31 people diagnosed with autism in Michigan.
