CAN Council recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month and its volunteers for making a difference
The CAN Council is trying to raise awareness and recruit volunteers during April's Child Abuse Prevention Month.
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Care packs and quilts bring comfort to kids entering foster care
A West Branch-based volunteer organization is providing care packages containing necessities and comfort items to kids in foster care in 15 counties including Bay. A Euchre Night fundraiser is planned for later this month in Pinconning.
Imagination Library needs your help
After 18 years of sending free books to thousands of children in Bay and Arenac counties, the Dolly Parton Imagination Library needs community help to write a new chapter for the program.
Bridging the child-care gap is a high-stakes concern for families and employers
A shortage of child-care in the Great Lakes Bay Region has a significant impact on the local economy and our ability to attract and retain talent.
Q&A with Kevin Cole on his upcoming special, ‘Cole in your Stocking,’ at the State Theatre
Award-winning musician and Bay City native Kevin Cole promises to deliver a few unexpected holiday tunes to his show at the State Theatre this month.
Q&A with Annette Jeske, Executive Director of the Arc of Bay County
The Great Lakes Bay Region is in a time of leadership transition. This article is the fifth in an occasional series of Q&A articles with some of the new leaders in the area.
Project In the Stars, which helps Bay County teens in foster care, gets an assist from Just for Kids
Both Project In the Stars and Just for Kids Charitable Organization strive to meet the needs of youth throughout the community, so it may come as no surprise that they teamed up to provide personal items for kids in foster care.
Michelle Judd joins MSBDC and Bay Future to help Bay County small businesses navigate challenges
New consulting position created exclusively for Bay County residents who want to start, grow or improve their businesses.
Bay City hopes to roll up its recycling numbers in 2023 with new wheeled carts
If you live inside Bay City limits, changes are coming to the curbside recycling program. The city is distributing larger, wheeled bins and adjusting the pick-up schedule.
More than 20 nonprofit agencies received ARPA funds through Bay County and the Community Foundation
American Rescue Plan funds are helping 22 local nonprofits recover from the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
