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King's Kid Christian Daycare staff members Adrian Robinson, left, Lolita Granger, center and Tamara Jones laugh Wednesday, July 17, 2024, as they play with toys in one of the classrooms in the Detroit child care center.

MiLEAP fund provides essential equipment, upgrades for child care facilities

Quality child care is necessary, but not always available or affordable. The MiLEAP Caring for MI Future: Facilities Improvement Fund has launched a $59 million fund to provide new and expanding home-based and center-based facilities across the state.   

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After 10 years, Children’s Grief Center continues serving area kids

The mission and vision of the Children’s Grief Center is to provide a healing environment through peer support for children, teens, and their families grieving a death and to create communities where no one grieves alone.

A little bad weather can’t stop Great Lakes Bay Pride from bringing the region together

Severe weather postponed the Great Lakes Bay Pride Festival in June, but the show goes on in August. The annual festival celebrates community and visibility, and includes events in Mt. Pleasant.

Just two miles east of Northwoods Wholesale Outlet, on Pinconning Road, you’ll find Cattail Kayak Rental in Pinconning County Park, on the Saginaw Bay.
Nor’East Outdoors opens storefront and possibilities

Nor’East Outdoors began in Midland during the pandemic as a kayak rental business. Now, four years later, owner Stacie Schurmann has opened a storefront downtown and is expanding into bike rentals. 

Emerson Park Master Plan: Community invited to share ideas and vision

The Parks and Recreation Department is seeking input from Midlanders as they kick off the Emerson Park Master Plan process.

Forged: Sculpted By Nature at Chippewa Nature Center

A new exhibit at Chippewa Nature Center celebrates Michigan’s natural beauty through metal sculptures

Pride art at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Midland.
Unlocking Great Lakes Bay Pride: Your Comprehensive Guide

You’ve probably heard of Great Lakes Bay Pride, but did you know it’s more than just a festival?

La recopilación de datos está desempeñando un papel clave en el avance de la equidad en la salud

Un nuevo impulso en la recopilación de datos sobre la atención médica de las personas con discapacidad está poniendo de relieve una disparidad en la equidad de la atención de la salud que a menudo pasa desapercibida para la comunidad médica.

Addressing cultural, language barriers that hinder health equity

Many people from refugee, immigrant, and migrant communities experience significant logistical barriers to COVID-19 vaccination. That’s where Disability Rights Michigan has stepped in to increase access

Good Kitchen: Good food, good people and a good time at The Arnold Center

Local Restaurant Training Program prepares vulnerable population for local jobs

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