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Saginaw youth a FORCE for positive change

Jeff Barr Tuesday, October 30, 2012

A young people's advisory board, part of the Saginaw Community Foundation, is making a difference. That's thanks in large part to a Kellogg grant which challenges the youth in the community to develop their own programs.

Planting Seeds of Promise

Heidi Stukkie Saturday, October 13, 2012

Seeds of Promise, a Grand Rapids nonprofit organization that calls itself an urban community improvement laboratory, has recently received a grant to begin a self-sustaining, community-governance program in the area surrounding Dickinson School. Board President Ron Jimmerson explains their strategy.

Burmese Americans find a home in Battle Creek

Jane C. Parikh Sunday, June 24, 2012

More than 30 years ago the first family from Burma came to Battle Creek. Now the city has a thriving Burmese community. Jane C. Parikh reports on recent steps being taken to make them feel more at home and strengthen their ties to the area.

The beautiful scars of Kinetic Affect bring healing to others

Zinta Aistars Friday, April 27, 2012

Slam poetry competitors turned business partners, the two men behind Kinetic Affect have found a way to connect with audiences of all kinds through their vulnerability. Zinta Aistars talks to them about their art and business.

Encouraged to Think, Create, Write

Melinda Clynes Friday, April 27, 2012

826michigan is well known for its Robot Repair Store and writing center in downtown Ann Arbor (not to mention its fun, offbeat events). But did you also know they tutor and host workshops in Ypsilanti? From fiction to stage plays to poetry, volunteers at their Drop-In Teen Writing Workshop inspire kids to find expression through words.

Community & Civic Engagement Features

Saginaw youth a FORCE for positive change

Planting Seeds of Promise

Burmese Americans find a home in Battle Creek

The beautiful scars of Kinetic Affect bring healing to others

Encouraged to Think, Create, Write

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