In March of 2019, there was an outbreak of 44 measles cases, 40 of which centralized in one Oakland county community. Outbreaks like these represent a growing trend and threat public safety: vaccine hesitancy. Here's what Michiganders can do to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.

A Grand Rapids-based nonprofit is working to fundamentally make homelessness brief and rare — for veterans and anyone else experiencing housing insecurity. A $5 million grant it received last year from the founder of Amazon has boosted that worthy goal.

Numerous Battle Creek-area organizations convene monthly with the shared goal of helping improve kids’ academic performance and their physical and mental health. 

Officially launched in 1989, Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women, better known as GROW, has impacted the lives of business owners, volunteers, staff, and community members over the past 30 years. Three individuals share their stories of how GROW has affected their lives and what they hope to see from the organization as it moves forward.

The City of Friendly People was once a bustling manufacturing community. Now home to hundreds of various types of businesses, it is undergoing a positive transformation. Lifelong resident, business owner, and Mayor Kimberley D. Sims shares her optimism about the vast potential within her community. 

After spending 20 years within hospitality industry, Paul Marantette dove head first into real estate back in 2017. "Buying or selling a home is a very emotional time for people. There can be a lot of unforeseen situations that require patience, listening, and quick-thinking problem resolution," says Marantette. "I feel my years in the other “industry” primed me for dealing with these situations calmly and effectively."  

Mass incarceration is an epidemic eating away at our communities, and women face unique barriers when reentering society. Meet two nonprofits working to support these women with employment, housing, childcare, and one-on-one mentorship.