HandsAcross the Water aims to enhance staff stability and retention by implementinga multi-level approach to address turnover, particularly among non-whiteemployees, as a stable connection with a single caseworker significantly boostsa young person’s chances of...
This request seeks to enhance Guiding Harbor’s capacity by providing staff with trauma-informed care training through a two-day, on-site session from Starr Commonwealth, centered on the Circle of Courage model. This training will equip staff to better support...
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...
The purpose of the project is to advance health equity by proactively addressing maternal and infant economic instability. To do this, Michigan State University’s Pediatric Public Health Initiative will work with the University of Michigan Poverty Solutions,...
Care Free Medical, Lansing’s second-largest safety-net provider, focuses heavily on managing mental health conditions, with nearly half of its daily visits addressing issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. To meet the reporting requirements for its upcoming...
AgeWell Services’ Discount Dine program, which offers healthy food at discounted rates while preserving dignity in access, serves older adults in their community. To enhance accessibility, AgeWell Services will implement new technology and processes to...
This grant will support Gogebic Range Health Foundation’s Executive Director and board members in their professional development, enhancing their skills in health promotion, project management, strategic planning, and community engagement. The funding will...
Since 2011, MiCHWA has been instrumental in integrating community health workers (CHWs) into Michigan’s health systems, enhancing access to services and improving cultural competence. To further this mission, MiCHWA will upgrade its curriculum for CHW...
From the Ground Farmers Market Collective promotes health and nutrition through educational programs that encourage community members to grow, eat, and preserve seasonal whole foods while supporting environmental stewardship and local economies. The project will...
