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Williamstown Township earned a bronze level of certification in the Michigan Green Communities Challenge.

Encouraging greener communities

Michigan Green Communities, a consortium of partnerships that includes the Michigan Municipal League, has been helping cities and towns across the state become greener. The annual Michigan Green Communities Challenge encourages communities to participate and also measures their sustainability efforts.   

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Mari Romero
Community foundations, nonprofit lenders blending strengths

A growing partnership model between community foundations and nonprofit lenders is expanding investment power in Michigan's small businesses.

Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority Grayling location.
Michigan’s rural CMHs work hard on improving access to mental health resources

MI Mental Health spoke with Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Chief Operations Officer Joanie Blamer and Sanilac County Community Mental Health CEO Wil Morris on addressing the mental health and wellness needs of rural communities.   

Look familiar?
What to do with unwanted electronics and appliances

When a TV or computer dies, it often sits on a shelf in the basement or garage. Catalyst learned how you can properly dispose of it.

Narrowing the gender gap in municipal leadership

The Michigan Municipal League is working to narrow the gender gap in the leadership posts in municipal government. Its Women's Municipal Leadership Program has helped women across the state rise to higher leadership positions in local government. The program has become a national model. 

New recycling bins from GFL are being delivered in the City of Midland.
New Recycling Bins delivered to City of Midland residents

The City of Midland’s new agreement with GFL Environmental officially launches July 1. This week, the company began the rollout of its new black and green, 95-gallon recycling bins to curbside recycling customers. 

A man uses the care.coach tool, currently being deployed by Grand Rapids-based Care Resources PACE.
New health care technologies improve outcomes for Michiganders of all ages

We took a look at several innovative health technologies, ranging from an app that screens pregnant people for substance use to a device that tracks stress responses to make it easier for older adults to get around.

Max Loves Midland Campaign aims to unite residents by building community

The Midland Area Community Foundation’s latest initiative, "Max Loves Midland," aims to create a sense of pride and togetherness within the community. The website and community calendar tool act as a hub for entertainment, resources, and community connections. 

Essexville-Hampton Public School District plans to build a state-of-the-art STEM facility to benefit its nationally-recognized robotics teams and encourage innovation across the region.
Essexville STEM center plays key role in making Bay County a regional technology and innovation hub

Essexville-Hampton Public School District recently approved the construction of a state-of-the-art STEM facility to benefit its nationally-recognized robotics teams and encourage innovation across the region  

Improving internet access in Midland County

Collaboration is one of the keys for the local committee working to make the internet more accessible in underserved areas.

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