STORIES


Stories of growth, stories of impact, stories from our community.

Honoring Veterans Through Philanthropy

Physical and occupational therapy can change the lives of our returning military veterans. More than 3,200 veterans are served each year at the Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy wing of...

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Mentoring Through Sports

There is a deep need for quality after-school, weekend and summer programs for children in southeast Michigan. Because we know what an impact these programs have on young lives, the...

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Job Skills and Life Skills

In Macomb County, a long-inactive dairy farm has come to life as a place where adults with special needs and developmental disabilities can learn job skills and life skills through...

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Supporting Animal Welfare in Detroit’s Neighborhoods

When the Michigan Humane Society moved into Detroit in 1931, its principal concern was the proper treatment of horses, then the primary means of transportation. Today, more than 100,000 animals...

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Financial Literacy Coaching

An intensive coaching program is helping low-income families become more credit-savvy and financially resilient in preparation for homeownership. Recognizing that existing financial coaching methods were not working, Habitat for Humanity...

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POP-X

POP-X is a free community arts festival piloted last year by the Ann Arbor Art Association. The 10-day fall event featured “pop up” art installations created by artists and architects...

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Summer Fun in Port Huron

Outdoor Spaces that Transform Communities The public spaces in our communities say a lot about our values and priorities. Well-conceived public spaces provide a sense of culture and place. They...

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America’s Newest National Battlefield Park

Outdoor Spaces that Transform Communities The public spaces in our communities say a lot about our values and priorities. Well-conceived public spaces provide a sense of culture and place. They...

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Blazing a Trail Near Chelsea

Outdoor Spaces that Transform Communities The public spaces in our communities say a lot about our values and priorities. Well-conceived public spaces provide a sense of culture and place. They...

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A Huron River Renaissance

Outdoor Spaces that Transform Communities The public spaces in our communities say a lot about our values and priorities. Well-conceived public spaces provide a sense of culture and place. They...

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