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Expert presenters share evidence-based information traversing the lifespan from early intervention and initial diagnosis to quality of life for older autistic adults.

Navigating Autism Today Conference connects autism community to facts, friendships, and resources

The Autism Alliance of Michigan Navigating Autism Today (NAT) Conference connects autistic people of all ages and their loved ones with education, resources, and community.

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Autism can be a very isolating. AAoM shares and hosts events that are relevant to the autism community.
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.

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Darth Blader and others to join Midland’s Snow Watch crew this season

Midland unveils newly named snowplows, boosts winter road services, and encourages residents to help maintain clear, safe streets this season.

Here Comes Santa Claus: Accessible and magical holiday fun in Downtown Midland

Santa House in Midland offers magical, inclusive holiday experiences with professional Santas, sensory-friendly nights, a train ride, and volunteer opportunities.

Nonprofits and neighbors provide insight, pride, propel 49507 community development

IFF, a community development financial institution based in Illinois, has invested and shown a commitment to uplifting communities by providing financial support all over the state, including Grand Rapids neighborhoods. Part of IFF’s investment in Grand Rapids has been focused on the 49507 zip code, centered in a collection of neighborhoods southeast of downtown Grand Rapids. They're working with local nonprofits including Amplify GR and LINC UP and neighborhood residents to help propel development.

Giving back in a big way this holiday season

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, now is the time to think about giving. Learn what you can do to help support your community during this time of the year. 

Community mental health agencies from all over the state came to the 2024 rally to show support for their clients and friends and to advocate for a stronger mental health system.
20th ‘Walk a Mile in My Shoes’ rally promotes public mental health care

Community Mental Health Association of Michigan (CMHA) Walk a Mile in My Shoes Rally congregates advocates from across Michigan to support public behavioral health care. 

Volunteers worked on projects at WMFC such as spreading mulch on the playground, enclosing rafters in pavilions, clean up of trails and an obstacle course, and worked on the baseball field. 
Banking on service: Inside Isabella Bank’s annual community volunteer day

Since 2018, Isabella Bank has held its annual Compassion into Action event, a day-long company-wide community service initiative that allows all employees to volunteer across seven counties in mid-Michigan. The event, which takes place every October on Columbus Day, enables staff to participate in meaningful projects with local nonprofits.

It's pumpkin season.
A list of October events across Midland County

As fall kicks into gear, Midland County has plenty of family-friendly events lined up for October.

Start of football season brings extra excitement to Midland

It’s a new football season. For local programs such as Northwood University, Dow High school and Midland High School that means plenty of excitement for local fans.

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