What began thirteen years ago as a small cleanup effort in Wenonah Park has grown into Bay County’s largest volunteer event, drawing more than 800 people to projects across the community. From planting flowers to painting buildings, Day of Caring continues to show how deeply local residents care about the place they call home.
Along the Saginaw River, students at the Bay City Rowing Club are learning teamwork, trust and confidence through rowing. What began as an adult club expanded in 2018 to include youth, welcoming beginners and guiding them from rowing machines to the water. For rowers like Addison Butcher, it offers a calming outlet and a strong sense of connection.
A Bay City mom and former teacher founded Constellation Craft Kits, a nonprofit to help bring joyful light to children and families during dark times spent in hospitals. Today, the nonprofit creates, assembles, and distributes 4,800 craft kits to youngsters receiving treatment at six pediatric hospitals across the state.
Give Local Bay, a 24-hour fundraiser with a proven track record, takes place on May 5. This year, a record number of Bay and Arenac county agencies are part of the annual event.
Since 2008, the Bay Area Community Foundation has offered the Bay Commitment Scholarship to first-generation college students in Bay County pursuing a degree at either Saginaw Valley State University or Delta College.
From Easter egg hunts and bunny photo ops to brunch buffets and butterflies in bloom, early April is packed with family-friendly events across the Great Lakes Bay Region.
When the United Way of Bay County invests in local childcare centers, it strengthens the safety net supporting working families.
Parents, educators, and community partners explore how relationships, daily routines, and language-rich interactions help build literacy skills from birth.
Area summer camps are gearing up to offer everything from outdoor explorations and sports to arts, music, and STEM activities.
The Midland Mall was packed with costumes, collectibles and crowds as Comic Con brought a weekend of pop culture and creativity to the community.
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