Open Door serves on average about 65 people a day.

Hope with a side of grace: The important work of Open Door

In 2019, Open Door is on track to serve more than 50,000 meals and provide thousands of nights of shelter to people in Bay, Midland, Clare, Isabella and Gladwin counties.They could use a helping hand.

Real estate agent Ali Smith is heavily involved in multiple efforts to raise money and awareness for the American Cancer Society.
Q&A with Bay City community activist Ali Smith

Ali Smith, a Bay County real estate agent, donates much of his time to a wide range of community organizations including the American Cancer Society and a program to help youth in foster care.

Community Wishes donates record amount to give back this season at Holiday Wishes Gala

Donning ugly sweaters, over 300 attendees helped fund three local organizations at this year’s Holiday Wishes Gala. 

MidMichigan healthcare workers and community leaders band together for opioid crisis

Opioid abuse impacts people from all backgrounds. Here is what several local organizations including MidMichigan Health are doing to address the epidemic.

A reindeer puppet, created by Kristen Phillips Gray, is amazing audiences at the Bay City Players.
Bay City puppeteer gaining recognition for life-size reindeer puppet in ‘The Snow Queen’ production

The life-size reindeer puppet that Kristen Phillips Gray created for the Bay City Players is stealing the show.  

Bay Future announced it has raised $1.3 million toward its $2.5 million goal for a campaign to bring jobs to Bay County.
Bay Future sets ambitious five-year goal for economic growth across Bay County

Bay Future announced plans to raise money for a five-year plan to bring new jobs to Bay County. The plan draws on support from the public and private sector.  

Birdwatchers flock to trails along the Saginaw River in every season.
Bay City non-profit featured in NYC exhibit for work converting empty city lots to natural habitats

The work of a Bay City-based land conservancy is getting national attention.

This green roof is an example of a green stormwater infrastructure at corporate headquarters of Johnson Controls, Inc. in Glendale, Wisconsin.
New approaches to large-scale green stormwater infrastructure investment build climate resilience

Here's how large-scale investment in green infrastructure, made possible with community public-private partnerships, are helping cities cope with the effects of climate change.

Amberlyn Hales opened MI Table in order to create the kind of community where her children – who range in age from 14 to 3 – will want to live as adults.
Young Entrepreneurs: Bay City restaurant owner offers new cuisine in an old building

Amberlyn Hales hopes to cook up a strong community while she's offering healthy, nutritious food at MI Table in downtown Bay City.  

Tom Gillman’s chainsaw art usually highlights nature in the former of bears, eagles, wolves, and other animals.
A Bay City Artisan Holiday Gift Guide

Wrap up a handmade holiday when you shop for gifts from local artists. Our Artisan Gift Guide introduces you to a few of the artists in this community.

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