Child care is more than a family issue. It’s also a key priority for businesses
Economists and educators agree that investing in child care is good for businesses trying to attract and retain talent.
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Bay County coalition is bridging the gap for families during the SNAP and WIC pause
In Bay County, a coalition formed to help families fill their dinner plates. The coalition is tackling the problem in several different ways.The Bay Area Community Foundation established a Food Insecurity Emergency Fund for both Bay and Arenac counties. At the same time, the United Way of Bay County is collecting food to divide between food banks and recruiting volunteers to meet increased demand.
Isabella Bank’s Compassion into Action – Dedicated to making a difference in the region
Employees come together to support local nonprofits and address critical community needs.
Area haunted attractions to explore this Halloween
5 places to visit in the Great Lakes Bay Region for spooky haunts and paranormal fun.
Return of the Sturgeon: Adopt a fish, view the documentary film, and be part of a 20-year comeback story
For a donation less than the price of a fast-food meal, you can adopt a Great Lakes Sturgeon, an ancient, threatened fish species that's the focus of a major 20-year environmental restoration project in the Saginaw River system.
October brings pumpkins, cider and fall fun around Midland
Fall has arrived in the Great Lakes Bay Region, bringing crisp air, cider, and plenty of pumpkins.
‘Combined energy turned into a good tornado’: The Bay Area Women’s Center’s 50-year evolution
A dozen founding mothers created the Bay Area Women’s Center in 1975. Today, the nonprofit organization serves women, children, men, transgender, and non-binary individuals facing domestic and sexual violence.
Why talking about suicide is the best way to prevent it
Mental health agencies encourage conversation and sharing stories as a key method of preventing suicides.
Miss WONDERfully Unique Pageant celebrates personality and talent
The 10th Annual Miss WONDERFully Unique Pageant takes place at 4 p.m. Sat., Sept. 27 at Bay City Central High School, 1624 Columbus Ave.
Local agency works to give foster families dignity and support
The Foster Families Navigation and Resource Center, based in Bay City, establishes an endowment fund at the Bay Area Community Foundation to ensure it’s around to support generations of foster families.
