It was an absolute pleasure to learn about the story of California transplant and artist Heather Deogracia. Her in depth education and struggles with mental health challenges have undoubtedly molded her unique perspective of the world. Read on to learn about her bright spirit and the persistence she has needed to push through to be where she is today.
Read MoreI keep seeing clips of the Detroit Youth Choir floating around the internet, so when I heard they were coming to Midland I had to know more! Not only is their energy absolutely contagious, but their singing and dancing is nothing short of incredible!
Read MoreLearn all about the 2nd Annual Midland Lunar New Year Celebration coming to Dow Diamond on February 10th, directly from the volunteer committee who work so hard to bring this amazing event to Midland!
Read MoreLearn how The Bridge Food Center and The Midland County Food Assistance Network are fighting food insecurity in Midland County with help of the Midland Area Community Foundation.
Read MoreI had the recent pleasure of talking to Kristin Sovis about the Midland Area Career & College Access Network’s upcoming series of free workshops to assist Midland County residents in navigating and completing their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Read MoreThe Midland County Mental Health Coalition, in collaboration with SVSU, has launched a brief survey, and we're reaching out to you to share your valuable insights.
Read MoreThe Midland County Mental Health Coalition, in collaboration with SVSU, has launched a brief survey, and we're reaching out to you to share your valuable insights.
Read More“Some kids cry right there in the office when one of our advisors tells them, ‘Guess what? You have money to go to college!’
Read MoreIn 1991, tucked away on M-20 in Midland, Michigan, a small cinderblock home became the canvas for one of the most captivating outsider art installations in the state. On walls of this unassuming house, Midland native John Pratt poured his heart and soul into creating mosaic murals using an eclectic mix of materials: shattered pottery, bottle caps, bathroom tiles, and clay pots.
Read MoreI had the recent pleasure of talking to Katie Miller, Senior Manager of Community & Group Engagement at Midland Center for the Arts, about their upcoming relaxed performances and why they’re important for the community.
Read MoreA celebration of culture and community in all its forms, Cultural Awareness Month, is a long-standing initiative of the Cultural Awareness Coalition that brings together events from various groups in the community that explore and celebrate the idea of culture.
Read MoreOn August 18, 2023, the Max Loves Midland Navigation Team gathered for a meeting that was both heart-wrenching and inspirational. The topic at hand was "Building Safety Nets: For Those with Mental Health Needs."
Read MoreIf I asked you to give me examples of sites that make Midland unique – places and spaces that you might take visitors to show them something that is only in Midland – what might you suggest?
Read MoreNeighboring Week is September 24-30, 2023. Inclusive neighboring is the catalyst for building a sense of belonging across Midland County.
Read MoreNational Preparedness Month is observed each year in September. The purpose of National Preparedness Month is to raise community awareness on the importance of proactively preparing for disasters and emergencies.
Read MoreStream Join or Die for FREE at home OR with your club in the month of September!
Read MoreAs with all communities, we have limited resources and significant needs, and we want to make significant progress in improving our community. It’s a very performance-driven and structured process based on a collective impact model.
Read MoreMay 19, 2023 was the quarterly meeting for the Max Loves Midland Navigation Team. The topic was Substance Use Disorder. I'm not going to lie; it was heavy. It was heavy to hear about how many people in our community need support and are living with SUD.
Read MoreA coffee chat with Iris Mehler, by Renee’ Deckrow
Iris Mehler dreams of Midland truly becoming a place where EVERYONE thrives.
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