Bay County

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.

Q&A: Behind the curtain with the Bay City Players Managing Director

As the Bay City Players gets ready to kick off its 2025-26 season this month, we talk to Kady Booth about benefits community theatre provides.

Food program nourishes a sense of empowerment for survivors of domestic violence

A food program at the Bay Area Women’s Center seeks to give power back to domestic violence survivors of all ages and genders.

Teens pack confidence into backpacks for Bay County kids

Teen volunteers from the Bay Area Community Foundation stuff backpacks with school supplies to empower students to start the academic year on a good note.

United Way and Bay County work together to remove transportation barriers for seniors

The United Way of Bay County and the Bay County Department on Aging launched a pilot program called "Ride Forward," to provide non-emergency transportation.

Diners of all backgrounds will join together for a meal during the United Way of Bay County's Longest Table event in September. The 2025 event takes place in Uptown Bay City. (Photo courtesy of the United Way of Bay County)
You – and 200 or so of your newest friends – are invited to join the United Way for dinner

Since 2022, the United Way of Bay County has hosted The Longest Table. The annual event brings people together from all walks of life, inviting them to sit down together and talk over a meal.

Discover secret gardens inside the Kantzler Memorial Arboretum

Escape the late summer heat and find tranquility at the Kantzler Memorial Arboretum, a 12-acre botanical garden near the Saginaw River. Paved paths wind past gardens and trees, filled with birds, butterflies, and squirrels.

One donor’s strategic giving multiplies impact for Give Local Bay beneficiaries

Kylie Knieper split her donation between eight different organizations during Give Local Bay in May, allowing her to spread her financial support across a diverse range of community programs.  

When doulas – who are becoming more common in the region –  are present during pregnancy and childbirth, moms and babies experience reduced pain, shorter labors, and fewer complications.
Bay County families are embracing doulas for better birth experiences

When doulas are present during childbirth, moms and babies experience reduced pain, shorter labors, and fewer complications. Babies are more likely to thrive when doulas are part of the care team. Doulas working in Bay County are spreading the word about the benefits they provide.

The workshop is free, but registration is required. Call (989) 893-1346 to reserve your space.
The Arc of Bay County hosts a free, two-day seminar called ‘Planning Your Future’

You're invited to Planning Your Future, a free two-day workshop exploring financial, legal, healthcare, and practical concerns as a person with a developmental and/or intellectual disability ages.

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