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How a local nonprofit is helping families thrive with food, education and job training
Read full article: How a local nonprofit is helping families thrive with food, education and job trainingWhen those come in the form of lacking bare necessities, it can cause an incredible amount of stress for families.
From crisis to healing: Nonprofit offers lifeline and support to survivors of domestic and sexual violence
Read full article: From crisis to healing: Nonprofit offers lifeline and support to survivors of domestic and sexual violenceThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that about 41% of women and 26% of men experienced contact sexual violence, physical violence or stalking by an intimate partner during their lifetime.
From trafficking to triumph: Detroit nonprofit helps women rebuild their lives after leaving human trafficking
Read full article: From trafficking to triumph: Detroit nonprofit helps women rebuild their lives after leaving human traffickingMore than 115,000 victims of human trafficking were identified globally in 2022, marking an increase of 25,000 from the previous year. Globally, women and children are disproportionately affected by trafficking.
How one organization is remodeling local communities with rapid, high-impact revitalization
Read full article: How one organization is remodeling local communities with rapid, high-impact revitalizationIn the realm of urban revitalization and community development, few initiatives match the intensity and impact of Life Remodeled’s Six Day Project.
How one network’s comprehensive approach is boosting career success for first-generation students
Read full article: How one network’s comprehensive approach is boosting career success for first-generation studentsIn a job market that is rapidly evolving, where artificial intelligence and demographic shifts are transforming the employment landscape, CareerSpring aims to make a pivotal difference for first-generation and/or low-income (FGLI) college students and graduates across the United States.
How a nonprofit is unleashing independence and dignity through assistance dogs
Read full article: How a nonprofit is unleashing independence and dignity through assistance dogsFor healthy individuals, it can be easy to take for granted mobility and independence. With up to one in four U.S. adults who have some type of disability, there are many who don’t have that luxury.
Home improvement: Where function meets fashion in kitchen and bath design
Read full article: Home improvement: Where function meets fashion in kitchen and bath designWe often find times when we look around our home and consider how we can update the look. There are several ways to do this, but how much better to do it in a way that also improves the functionality of your space?
Local nonprofit brings hope and opportunities to those struggling with substance abuse, homelessness
Read full article: Local nonprofit brings hope and opportunities to those struggling with substance abuse, homelessnessOvercoming substance abuse is no easy feat. Introduce homelessness into that equation and it’s easy to see how that could prove to be even more difficult.
Community of compassion: Nonprofit provides unconditional support for grieving families
Read full article: Community of compassion: Nonprofit provides unconditional support for grieving familiesFinding support and guidance during a period of grieving can make a profound difference in the journey toward healing.
Nonprofit food pantry aims to ensure no one goes hungry in local communities
Read full article: Nonprofit food pantry aims to ensure no one goes hungry in local communitiesAccording to the United States Department of Agriculture, estimates for 2020 show food insecurity increased to about 1.9 million people in Michigan.
100-year-old nonprofit for children and families receives help from masses of volunteers
Read full article: 100-year-old nonprofit for children and families receives help from masses of volunteersAs adults, plenty of us have adapted and learned how to cope with hardships, but there is a particular group of people -- namely, children -- who don’t have the tools or resources yet to understand how to do that.
Preparing for a crisis starts well before a disaster takes place
Read full article: Preparing for a crisis starts well before a disaster takes placeEvery eight minutes, the American Red Cross helps someone affected by a disaster. These disasters vary from a home fire to communities impacted by hurricane or wildfire.
Local nonprofit’s mentor program inspires full potential in young women
Read full article: Local nonprofit’s mentor program inspires full potential in young womenDuring the month of March -- Women’s History Month -- it’s an especially great time to give a little extra attention to all of the amazing accomplishments of strong, determined women.
Here’s how a local organization is transforming the lives of young Black and Latinx musical artists at all levels
Read full article: Here’s how a local organization is transforming the lives of young Black and Latinx musical artists at all levelsMany people have a passion for music, but to be able to cultivate that passion at a young age isn’t always a given for everyone.
One immigrant’s new life in Michigan has amounted to immeasurable contributions globally
Read full article: One immigrant’s new life in Michigan has amounted to immeasurable contributions globallyWhen Alex Manoogian arrived in America from Armenia in 1920, he had only $50 to his name. A century later, even years after his passing, his impact continues to not only benefit charities and people in the state of Michigan, but worldwide, as well -- and in countless ways.