Community Development

Q&A with Denise Berry, CEO of Family and Children’s Services of Mid-Michigan

Denise Berry, the Chief Executive Officer at Family and Children's Services of Mid-Michigan on upcoming events, how the organization helps those in need and her first year on the job.

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The campaign is already more the $17 thousand more than its goal
Placemaking update: Realtor Park project reaches crowdfunding goal, secures $30K grant from state

A little less than a week until the deadline and a Bay City crowdfunding campaign to transform a city park has already raised well more than what was initially requested.

A1 Painting shines new light on an old trade

A1 Painting is changing the local trade industry by bringing new life to an old trade and providing workers with a livable wage and increased skills.

Q&A with Andrea Noonan, Executive Chef of the Great Lakes Loons

We catch up with Andrea Noonan, Executive Chef with the Great Lakes Loons about cooking for the players, what inspires her and her favorite thing to make.

The science of search: Efforts behind Midland County Search and Rescue

Minutes are precious when a loved one is missing. In Midland County, we have a highly trained, all-volunteer civilian search and rescue organization. Using science-backed proven strategies, this little-known group gives back to the community in a big way.

5 of the top events to ring in the New Year

You don't have to fly to NYC to celebrate the coming of 2019. 

Do-All, Inc. transforms lives by offering employment assistance

Nonprofit offers assistance and opportunity to those with obstacles to employment. 

House hunting: Five great homes from around Midland to check out

If you're in the market for real estate this winter, it is still a good time to buy a home and often there is less competition among buyers. Here are five homes at different price points to check out.

Q&A with Tony Stamas of the Midland Business Alliance

We catch up with Tony Stamas, the newly named President and CEO of the Midland Business Alliance, on his first few weeks on the job and what his priorities are for MBA.

Simple as socks: Soctober donation makes lasting impact

Jaxon Lewis donated 5,683 pairs of socks this holiday season thanks to community help and his drive to give back to others. This is the impact it made and various other ways you can help local charities and those in need.

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