Be Healthy Berrien (BHB) aims to combat obesity and health disparities in Berrien County by improving access to nutritious food and promoting active living through community-led initiatives. To empower residents, the proposed Community Leadership Academy (CLA) will...
The LIFT MI initiative aims to empower communities by training advocates in lead poisoning prevention, directly reaching 60 at-risk families and expanding awareness to over 500 community members. The program supports new state regulations for lead testing in children...
To improve access to behavioral health services in Northern Michigan, this project expands educational programs, enhances internship opportunities, and establishes a volunteer therapy corps to attract students and new professionals to behavioral health careers. By...
To improve breastfeeding rates and address disparities in infant nutrition among Black families in Kent County, the BeLatched program led by Strong Beginnings will employ Black lactation specialists trained in culturally appropriate nutrition education. The initiative...
To improve access to nutrition and physical activity services in Iosco County, Tawas Wellness Warriors will provide a range of programs, including balance seminars, chair yoga, and after-school activities, serving children, youth, and older adults. The initiative will...
To address food insecurity and improve food systems in Muskegon County, the Lakeshore Flavor partnership will establish the Muskegon Food Policy Council. This initiative will provide culturally relevant nutrition education, prioritize urban farming, and enhance...
To address high rates of nutrition-related chronic diseases and food insecurity in Michigan’s Tribal communities, the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan (ITCM) will expand the Food Farmacy program to seven Tribes, providing culturally appropriate produce...
To address rising suicide rates in the Great Lakes Bay Region, this project implements LivingWorks ASIST and safeTALK training programs designed to equip mutli-disciplinary professionals with suicide prevention skills. By providing training for educators, healthcare...
To improve food access and nutrition for young children in early care and education (ECE) settings across Michigan, the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan will strengthen the Michigan Farm-to-ECE-Network by connecting ECE providers with local farmers and enhancing...
