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Michigan's community mental health agencies take action to reduce stigma around getting care
MI Mental Health, May 2, 2023

Nancy Susick
SEEN, May 1, 2023

Classical music is dominated by white men – and this Washtenaw County org is working to change that
Concentrate, Apr. 26, 2023

2023 Fitness Trends
SEEN, Apr. 20, 2023

Former teen mother now supports other young women who find themselves pregnant or struggling
Nonprofit Journal Project, Apr. 18, 2023

Through joyful play of Sibshops, youngsters find new ways to relate to siblings with disabilities
Second Wave Media, Apr. 10, 2023

I Tried ‘Functional Range Conditioning’ for 3 Weeks, and It Was Like Boot Camp for My Mind-Body Connection
Well+Good, Mar. 31, 2023

Sure, I’ve heard that “motion is lotion” and “movement is medicine,” but how true is that, really?

People with visual impairments find community in Port Huron
Nonprofit Journal Project, Mar. 23, 2023

Bob Furtado is the Vice President of the Blue Water League of the Blind. Founded in 1954 in Port Huron, the volunteer-driven organization serves as a social club and education/advocacy organization for the blind and visually impaired. 

Detroit initiatives combat high Black infant mortality rate with dignity and compassion
Second Wave Michigan, Mar. 16, 2023

From group prenatal care and efforts to rethink the birth process, to targeted home visits and breastfeeding programs, these initiatives are focused more on dignity than medical interventions — with surprising results.

Here's how Washtenaw County is reimagining policing
Concentrate, Mar. 15, 2023

In recent years, community groups have advanced initiatives for decreasing police involvement, local law enforcement agencies and governing bodies have introduced their own innovative strategies, and policy has shifted to stop prosecuting certain crimes.

Here's how Michigan's community mental health agencies are helping prevent youth suicide
Second Wave Michigan, Mar. 7, 2023

“If we want to prevent suicide, we all have to have the philosophical perspective that if somebody is still here with us, there is still hope. Period.”

Inspiring pregnant women toward healthier birth outcomes
Nonprofit Journal Project, Mar. 1, 2023

Kimberlydawn Wisdom is senior vice president of community health & equity and chief wellness & diversity officer at Henry Ford Health.

The Ascent of Planet Rock
The Ann Arbor Observer, Feb. 23, 2023

If you live in Michigan and want to go rock climbing, there’s really only one good option: Leave Michigan.

First Step Psychiatric Urgent Care Center a stepping stone to mental wellness
Second Wave Michigan, Feb. 21, 2023

On March 22, 2021, Summit Pointe opened First Step Psychiatric Urgent Care Center, a program providing services when people need them most.

A basic needs forecast from nonprofits serving those who struggle the most
Nonprofit Journal Project, Feb. 1, 2023

At the turn of the new year, area nonprofits and those they serve are facing a host of challenges: inflation, rising housing and utility costs, the lingering effects of COVID-19. The work ahead is daunting, but the nonprofit sector tends to attract optimists.

Washtenaw County program connects low-level offenders to community services instead of jail time
Concentrate, Jan. 31, 2023

Thanks to LEADD, Garlick says, Sam was able to obtain stable housing and continue their education. They are also working through a rehabilitation program. 

Ban the Ban
The Ann Arbor Observer, Jan. 25, 2023

“What we’re working on, I swear you can’t make this up, is a ban on the ban on the ban,” says Missy Stults, director of Ann Arbor’s Office of Sustainability and Innovation.

Conquer the Cold challenge returns to encourage greener commuting during Ann Arbor winter
Concentrate, Jan. 18, 2023

Conquer the Cold kicked off Jan. 10 with balmy-for-Michigan temperatures in the 30s, and will run through Feb. 10.

Here's how Ann Arbor is planning to spend $6.8 million per year from its new climate action millage
Concentrate, Jan. 18, 2023

"This is the city being proactive in terms of building in that resiliency within our community so that not if, but when the next crisis happens, we’ll be positioned better to deal with it," Miller says.

Foster care fosters hope for Michigan’s most vulnerable children
Second Wave Michigan, Jan. 17, 2023

Trauma is a heartbreakingly common experience among children in foster care, and it tends to go hand-in-hand with mental illness.

What are you most excited for in Washtenaw County in 2023?
Concentrate, Dec. 21, 2022

Once the weather warms up, I’m determined to go to Hell with the Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society on their annual One Helluva Ride on July 8. The event is a 40-, 63-, or 100-mile road bike ride from Chelsea to Hell, Michigan.

New Washtenaw County program offers $5,000 grants, business growth programs for microbusinesses
Concentrate, Dec. 21, 2022

In January, a new Washtenaw County program will allow microbusiness owners to apply for a $5,000 grant and a spot in one of five business growth programs.

Here's how Washtenaw County faith communities are working to advance LGBTQ+ inclusivity
Concentrate, Dec. 7, 2022

Walk through the glass double doors of Manchester United Methodist Church (UMC), and you’ll be greeted with a colorful banner that reads: "You are welcome here."

Express bus service from Ann Arbor to Ypsi set to debut in 2024
Concentrate, Nov. 30, 2022

In 2024, a new high-capacity bus service on Washtenaw Avenue will shave 11 minutes off the travel time between Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor — and potentially reduce CO2 emissions by more than one ton per day.

Ann Arbor-based STEM internship program places 500th paid intern
Concentrate, Nov. 2, 2022

Michigan STEM Forward acts as a matchmaker between Michigan companies and college students — those attending in-state institutions, as well as Michigan residents studying out-of-state.

Building a Bike-Safe City
The Ann Arbor Observer, Oct. 25, 2022

“Share the road” is a familiar slogan, but it seems to be harder in practice than in theory. In Becker’s case, the white stripe marking the bike lane didn’t stop the van from blocking him, raising the question: How protective is a bike lane, really?

Helpers in Need
The Ann Arbor Observer, Oct. 25, 2022

“We’ve exhausted all our savings,” says Tim Carter, board chair of Ten Thousand Villages of Huron Valley. “We’re in dangerous territory.” 

Beyond borders: B2B Trail expands to Wayne County
Concentrate, Oct. 5, 2022

For the first time, Washtenaw County's Border to Border Trail (B2B) will connect to a trail system outside of the county.

New Pathways
The Ann Arbor Observer, Oct. 24, 2022

The B2B is more than just a bike path. It’s part of a larger series of initiatives to link southeast Michigan—and maybe one day, the entire state—via nonmotorized transportation infrastructure.

Into Denali: Not quite following in Chris McCandless’ footsteps
Literary Traveler, Aug. 26, 2022

Alex didn’t get to see the fireweed, or the weather starting to turn truly cold, the snow, the green dance of northern lights across a sky strewn with stars like iron shavings. I may have left Alaska in a slump, but sadly he left in a casket.

A Beautiful Day for a Bike Ride
The Ann Arbor Observer, Aug. 25, 2022

Ed’s charity of choice was the Make-A-Wish Foundation. For nine years, he participated in the annual Wish-A-Mile Bicycle Tour, which runs for three days and 300 miles through Michigan countryside.

Have You Always Wanted to Ride a Bike Across the Country?
Tread Bikely, June 26, 2020

Adults do this thing where we superimpose our current desires onto our past selves. “I’ve wanted to do this since I was a kid” — as if the only justification for living a dream is waiting a lifetime to do it.