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United Way and LiUNA volunteers weather the cold to feed hungry families in Bay and Arenac counties
Volunteers from LiUNA 1098 and the United Way of Bay County faced the cold to distribute food in Pinconning. Long lines outside the distribution point highlighted the growing need for community support.
Community mental health delivers care to Michigan’s schools
Michigan's CMHs play a critical role in schools, providing counseling, crisis intervention, and case management to students who might otherwise slip through the cracks.
The Voices of Black Midland archive shares oral histories to raise racial awareness
A community-led oral archive shares the impactful stories of black residents in Midland throughout its history.
1in6 Support Group: Empowering families for an inclusive Midland
One in six children between the ages of three to 17 has a disability. Receiving this diagnosis, whether at birth or later in life, can be scary and overwhelming. Iris Mehler launched 1in6 Michigan Support, a support group for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities after this statistic impacted her life specifically. Today, the nonprofit organization continues to provide support, resources, and advocacy for the community.
Build Like a Girl Inspires next generation of women in construction
The Build Like a Girl event in Midland introduced young women to construction careers through workshops, panel discussions, and hands-on experiences, aiming to increase female representation in the industry.
Voices of Youth: Clubs at the Bay-Arenac Career Center help students gain real-world experience
Six different clubs help students at the Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center get hands-on experience and insight into careers ranging from farming and marketing to health care and finance.
Voices of Youth: Exercise and diet pump health into your heart
During February, we celebrate heartfelt love and health. The American Heart Association encourages everyone to focus on simple exercise and diet tips for a healthier heart.
Michigan student loan repayment program helping to tackle mental health workforce shortage
Michigan has long faced a critical shortage of mental health professionals, impacting access to vital care for communities across the state. To address this growing challenge, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) launched the Behavioral Health Now Loan Repayment Program, a strategic initiative aimed at attracting and retaining mental health professionals by alleviating the financial burden of student loans.
NASA HUNCH brings real-world space exploration to Midland Public Schools
Midland Public Schools welcomed NASA experts from the HUNCH program, inspiring students in STEM projects like Dow High’s Space Farmers.
United Way and LiUNA volunteers weather the cold to feed hungry families in Bay and Arenac counties
Volunteers from LiUNA 1098 and the United Way of Bay County faced the cold to distribute food in Pinconning. Long lines outside the distribution point highlighted the growing need for community support.
Community mental health delivers care to Michigan’s schools
Michigan's CMHs play a critical role in schools, providing counseling, crisis intervention, and case management to students who might otherwise slip through the cracks.
The Voices of Black Midland archive shares oral histories to raise racial awareness
A community-led oral archive shares the impactful stories of black residents in Midland throughout its history.
1in6 Support Group: Empowering families for an inclusive Midland
One in six children between the ages of three to 17 has a disability. Receiving this diagnosis, whether at birth or later in life, can be scary and overwhelming. Iris Mehler launched 1in6 Michigan Support, a support group for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities after this statistic impacted her life specifically. Today, the nonprofit organization continues to provide support, resources, and advocacy for the community.
Build Like a Girl Inspires next generation of women in construction
The Build Like a Girl event in Midland introduced young women to construction careers through workshops, panel discussions, and hands-on experiences, aiming to increase female representation in the industry.
Voices of Youth: Clubs at the Bay-Arenac Career Center help students gain real-world experience
Six different clubs help students at the Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center get hands-on experience and insight into careers ranging from farming and marketing to health care and finance.
Voices of Youth: Exercise and diet pump health into your heart
During February, we celebrate heartfelt love and health. The American Heart Association encourages everyone to focus on simple exercise and diet tips for a healthier heart.
Michigan student loan repayment program helping to tackle mental health workforce shortage
Michigan has long faced a critical shortage of mental health professionals, impacting access to vital care for communities across the state. To address this growing challenge, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) launched the Behavioral Health Now Loan Repayment Program, a strategic initiative aimed at attracting and retaining mental health professionals by alleviating the financial burden of student loans.
NASA HUNCH brings real-world space exploration to Midland Public Schools
Midland Public Schools welcomed NASA experts from the HUNCH program, inspiring students in STEM projects like Dow High’s Space Farmers.
