"A community is nothing without its people. We can continue to move Midland to the next level by working together." -Patrick Schefsky
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“I'm passionate about making sure our community is inclusive and supportive, especially for those facing challenges and who need resources. I want Midland to be the type of place where my children can grow up and be looked at as humans, even in their most vulnerable times. I believe Midland can continue to be an incredible community by supporting one another and engaging in transparency.” -Marybeth Penkala
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“I was hired at the coffee shop and asked to teach art classes. There wasn't one big defining moment, but rather taking the right steps or pivoting towards what felt good. Being around people who genuinely care about me created a foundation to bravely step into things I've always wanted to do but was too nervous to say yes. I found people who really cared about me as an individual and not just a number on their payroll. Finding my voice made this place home.” -Jazz Benitez
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“We're opening up that 'Midland Bubble,' and that wasn't always the case. Midland has a reputation for being a 'God bless us and no more' type of town, but I think it's changing. Sometimes I compare us to the Dallas Cowboys - we had a heyday, but we need a championship, and inclusivity is a great start. What makes Midland great is the people, and having people of all ideologies and backgrounds sharing spaces makes us even better.” -Brandon Lewis
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“This opportunity is rare anywhere else in the country. Our whole station has four full-time roles, and all of us are under 30 years old. We're a local station helping develop local business and listenership, where all the money stays local, which is really cool.” -Brad Tunney
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“My hope for Midland is that our 'vision' statement, 'Midland: an inclusive community. Together. Forward. Bold. An exceptional place where everyone thrives,' becomes a 'reality' statement. No place is ever perfect, and there will always be room for improvement, but we have so many people who care deeply and are working hard to improve our town. I want everyone to feel like they belong here, even if they haven't felt that way in the past.” -Annie Stout
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This July, we’ll officially launch the Max Loves Midland Show!
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"When people are equipped with the right tools and opportunities, their potential is limitless, and their ability to impact their own lives and their communities grows exponentially."
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On May 17th, 2024, the Max Loves Midland Navigation Team gathered to discuss the topic of population growth and talent attraction in Midland County.
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Access to Community is proud to share the return of the Sensory Friendly Zone at the Memorial Day Parade! The Memorial Day Parade will be Monday, May 27th, starting at 10am. The sensory friendly zone will have no loud noises and no flashing lights, starting at the intersection of Rodd St and Grove St.
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The Midland County Great Start Collaborative is launching their Parent & Guardian Early Childhood Survey, which is open now through May 26, to get feedback from parents and guardians about the current strengths and challenges of raising children in Midland County. The information will help them inform their current strategic planning efforts for their next five-year plan.
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Give Local Midland, the annual 24-hour giving event for nonprofit organizations with endowed funds at the Midland Area Community Foundation, returns on May 7. The impact of Give Local Midland in 2023 exceeded $450,000.
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The Art Seen Festival is returning to Midland for its fourth year, showcasing mural making and performances by local musicians. The festival will take place June 1 and 2, 2024 and promises to be bigger and better than ever before. This year's festival will feature a community mural in Downtown Midland and two commissioned murals: one in Lee Township and one in The Neighborhood.
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I had the recent pleasure of sitting down with Safe & Sound Child Advocacy Center’s Executive Director, Keven Heye, to learn more about the vital work they do for families in Midland County, and about the upcoming Art + Advocacy Auction.
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The Midland Young Professionals (MYPros) are excited to announce Proper Taco and Allied Group Fitness are beneficiaries of the 2024 MYPros Community Crowdfund.
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Dow, Midland County Inclusion Alliance, and Delta College’s President’s Speaker series is proud to share that journalist, author, and bridge builder Mónica Guzmán, will lead conversations with the aim to ease tensions people are feeling about the 2024 election.
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On February 16th, the Max Loves Midland Navigation Team gathered to discuss the topic of housing in Midland County.
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Free your imagination at COLLAB + Create! The Coleman Area Library invites everyone to explore the new Coleman Digitization Lab (COLLAB) and Create MakerSpace. This recently launched area of the library offers equipment and tools to encourage creative endeavors, hands-on learning and preservation of memories and documents.
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More often than not, I find that the real life stories of our neighbors are far more interesting than any blockbuster at the theatre. Marie Post is the Assistant Director of Public Services for the City of Midland Parks and Recreation Department. She’s also someone who experienced the loss of a child, and that changes you. She found a beautiful way to honor her son, Julian, through the creation of the Midland Miracle Field.
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I feel so grateful to live in a town that has so many people who are willing to work hard to make positive change for our community. Beth De Vries is one of those special humans. Read on to learn all about Phoenix Community Farm, and their mission to build a sustainable, vibrant community that is growing and eating healthy food together!
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