Conversations with Northern Michigan
Notes from the Health Fund’s travels
Our Top Posts of the Year
The past year was action-packed here at the Health Fund. We nearly doubled our grantmaking, broadened our activities to be more engaged with Michigan communities, and told more stories about the transformative work our grantees are doing across the state. Here’s a look at our top five stories from last December through this December.
The Health Fund Goes Up North
The highlight of the grantmaking season so far was Laurie and Terry’s trip to the Upper Peninsula—and not just because of the scenery. Check out a recap of our travels up north!
Supporting Food Security in the Upper Peninsula
One out of eight people in Menominee County is food insecure. Last week, we traveled to the upper peninsula and visited the Carney-Nadeau school to see their backpack program.
Conversations with Northern Michigan
Notes from the Health Fund’s travels
Tribal traditions help children preserve culture, fight obesity
For Michelle Schulte and the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, the food-as-medicine movement is an expression of a long-standing tradition—one in which diet and medicine have long been intertwined.