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For 20 years, Food of Faith Bay City-West volunteers have planned, prepared, and served meals to all who ask.

Bay County agencies are weaving a safety net for families facing food insecurity

Nearly half of us in Bay County struggle to afford food. In response, a network of local agencies provide crucial support for families facing financial insecurity.  

Bay City turns green with shamrocks and shenanigans this weekend

The Bay City St. Patrick’s Day weekend festivities include a parade, races, music, and, of course, green beer.  

Great Lakes Bay Health Centers recently announced plans for a new one-stop facility in Uptown Bay City.
Bay City health care gets a boost with school-based clinic, new facility in Uptown, and vision bus

Great Lakes Bay Health Centers recently opened a School-Based Health Center at Bay City Central High School. The agency also is building a facility in Uptown Bay City while making plans to offer mobile vision services here.  

Janet Kiehl opened Prema Rose Wellness Suite inside the Bay Professional Building on Bay City's West Side
Prema Rose Wellness Suite takes a holistic approach to good health

Prema Rose Wellness in September offered services ranging from paraffin wax and detox treatments to The Harmonic Egg and Sound Bowl Massage. Everything at the center is designed to release stress and trauma.

Flyers help patients help with a wide range of concerns.
The Helen M. Nickless Volunteer Clinic offers more than medicine

For more than 20 years, volunteers and community donations keep the Nickless Clinic open for people without insurance.  

The Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center emphasizes career and technical education through a combination of academics and work experience. Students also are encouraged to join clubs that teach professional skills.
Voices of Youth: Clubs at the Bay-Arenac Career Center help students gain real-world experience

Six different clubs help students at the Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center get hands-on experience and insight into careers ranging from farming and marketing to health care and finance.

Welding is an in-demand career, prompting the Bay-Arenac ISD to offer training programs for adults and high school students.
Voices of Youth: Exercise and diet pump health into your heart

During February, we celebrate heartfelt love and health. The American Heart Association encourages everyone to focus on simple exercise and diet tips for a healthier heart.  

Bay City powers ahead, exceeding state goals for green energy

Bay City Electric Light & Power offers free energy check-ups to customers who want to reduce their utility bills.  

Free fun, food, and activities help take the chill off winter during the Family Winter Fun Fest

The 2025 annual Family Winter Fun Fest includes fun, food, and games. A sensory room is part of the experience, held inside the Bay City Town Center.

Restoration work on the Frank N. Anderson Nature Trail removed tree branches that had pushed bumps into the paved pathway.
Local philanthropic organizations invest in the future, shaping Bay County

Local foundations are vital engines of growth and development in Bay County, channeling millions of dollars into critical community initiatives. From supporting educational opportunities for students of all ages to funding the creation of parks, trails, and cultural institutions, these organizations play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life.

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