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Nonprofit Day at the Capitol, February 2025
How Michigan nonprofits are navigating federal uncertainty

Michigan nonprofits are facing uncertainty as federal funding streams fluctuate and administrative support wanes. The Michigan Nonprofit Association is helping organizations navigate this instability through advocacy, collaboration, and strategic planning.

Ashley Carter of Michigan Justice Fund and Adam Grant of A Brighter Way
Boosting resources for legal reform in Michigan

Michigan Justice Fund is pioneering a collaborative funding model to support justice reform initiatives across the state. By bringing together local and national funders, the fund invests in community-led solutions that address the long-term impact of mass incarceration.

Jeremiah Steen, Founder and Executive Director of the STEEN Foundation
The social service sector offers a rewarding career path for young people in Detroit

The nonprofit sector is often misunderstood as an unsustainable career choice, yet many young professionals are proving otherwise. Detroit-area changemakers are finding financial stability, professional growth, and purpose in nonprofit work.  

Macomb nonprofit leaders gather at Advancing Macomb's Nonprofit Roundtable to network
Advancing Macomb connects local changemakers with solutions for lasting impact

In Macomb County, collaboration is driving meaningful change. Advancing Macomb connects nonprofits, businesses and public entities to strengthen communities, boost resources, and support nonprofit sustainability through partnerships.  

Color of Autism Foundation provides training for families of autistic children
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.  

How Michigan universities are at the forefront of advancing AI technology

Artificial Intelligence offers enormous opportunities across industries, but universities in Michigan are aware of the need to implement the technology responsibly and are leading the charge on how to do so.

Washtenaw County Community Mental Health's report on 2022 millage impacts.
New report shows impacts of Washtenaw County’s mental health millage in 2022

Washtenaw County Community Mental Health recently shared a report on the positive impacts the county's Public Safety and Mental Health Preservation Millage had in 2022.

Washtenaw County makes progress connecting rural areas to broadband

Construction has started in Bridgewater and Manchester Townships, and homes around Pleasant Lake will be brought online over the coming weeks.

A new segment of the Border to Border Trail in Chelsea.
National nonprofit ranks Chelsea one of Michigan’s bike-friendliest cities

The city was recently ranked Michigan’s 7th bike-friendliest city by the national nonprofit People for Bikes.

Michigan Life Science and Innovation Center's 15th anniversary celebration.
Plymouth life science startup incubator celebrates 15 years of successes

The Michigan Life Science and Innovation Center started as an idea written down on a paper plate, but it's now one of the largest resource hubs for high-tech startups in the surrounding area.

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