To accelerate the integration of children with autism into school and community life while reducing over-reliance on intensive ABA services. This will be achieved through a coordinated wraparound model that includes autism navigators and clinical support specialists,...
To improve access to food and strengthen local support systems in Michigan’s Thumb region, this project will unite food pantries, community organizations, and partners to create a more connected and sustainable food network. It will host regional convenings, fund...
This project will provide support for community-based organizations presenting at the Council of Michigan Foundations’ annual conference, with the goal of increasing representation and reducing burden for nonprofits to share information with the Michigan...
Shiawassee County organizations will collaborate through this project to improve food distribution systems, increase access to nutritious local food, and create a centralized hub for residents seeking related social determinants of health resources. Led by an external...
Access of West Michigan will explore a potential merger with the Essential Needs Task Force. The phased approach aims to streamline food systems work by clarifying roles and exploring financial sustainability between the two organizations.
The Allegan Food Alliance aims to tackle food insecurity and health equity in Allegan County through a cross-sector task force uniting farmers, schools, healthcare providers, human service agencies, and community organizations to build a resilient and equitable food...
This project will help transform Michigan’s Behavioral Health Emergency Response through facilitation of cross system communication and collaboration to ensure there is ‘no wrong door’ for accessing emergency behavioral health care. The project will enhance the...
To accelerate progress made by hospital community benefit programs, scale efforts statewide, and coalesce around solving difficult and persistent health problems, MHA will deploy a core set of standard interventions within Michigan hospitals and health systems to...
In 2021, Kalamazoo declared gun violence a public health crisis, prompting the development of the Blueprint for Peace, a data-driven strategy aimed at reducing violence through community engagement and targeted investments in priority neighborhoods. The project...
