Volunteers provide all-ages support to people with Down syndrome
Volunteers do “all of the magic” at GiGi’s Playhouse, an achievement center with developmental and recreational programs for people with Down syndrome.
Nonprofit Journal Project
Nonprofit leaders across southeast Michigan will contribute their thoughts via journal entries on how this unique confluence of events (COVID, vaccinations, climate change, racial justice, etc.) is affecting their organizations and the nonprofit sector.
The stories and journals will narrate through nonprofit leaders and capture the impact and vitality that these organizations bring to their communities as well as their journey during these unprecedented times.
This series is made possible with the generous support of our partners, the Michigan Nonprofit Association and Co.act Detroit.
Collaboration gets Dearborn air quality data to people who need it
The City of Dearborn’s air quality monitoring program makes hyper-local air quality data easily accessible to residents. Since its launch last year, people have used it to make decisions about spending time outdoors, and the city has used data to assess options to improve air quality.
Michigan women in real estate: What to expect in 2025
Housing prices in Michigan are expected to increase by 3 to 5% this year. Want to know more? Talk to the women in the industry.
Cross-sector partnerships key to prosperity in downtown Howell
A bustling downtown Howell – including a fanciful outdoor play space – has been built from strong partnerships.
Ending the stigma of autism in communities of color
“I would go to support groups, but no one looked like me,” says Camille Proctor. She eventually founded the Color of Autism Foundation to end the stigma of autism among communities of color and create a better understanding of autism and autism services for families.
Rebels with a cause: How Rebel Dogs has changed the animal advocacy landscape in Detroit
Rebel Dogs was started by a couple of engaged citizens who wanted to alleviate the suffering of stray dogs. Today, it’s a comprehensive dog-rescue operation that helps Detroit pet owners on multiple levels.
Welcome to Michigan: It takes a community to integrate refugees to U.S. culture
Welcoming refugees to Michigan is part and parcel Zaman International's work with Welcome Corps
Breaking down barriers for local artists
BULK Space, in Detroit’s North End, offers classes, tools, technology and a physical work space for under-resourced artists.
From Episcopal Church to House of Hip-Hop: Class Act Detroit inspires young people through the arts
Rashard Dobbins, founder of arts organization Class Act Detroit, tells youth they don't have to be an DJ, muralist or dancer. He would be delighted if they became a nurse who does murals or a preacher that raps.
Macomb County shelter offers pathway to stability for homeless women and their children
Since 1988, MCREST has connected the homeless population of Macomb County with a network of volunteer churches that temporarily house them. In 2022, MCREST completed its first fixed shelter. Two employees discuss the shelter’s impact.
