Mutually Inclusive

Weekly we celebrate the work of area individuals and organizations advancing equity in our community.

"It’s been tough,” Senior Program Director, Julie Kendrick said. “We are using every single inch of available space for overnight shelter. We are all too aware of the fact that, if we turn someone away, they will be sleeping in the cold, so we find more room. We buy more beds. We figure it out.”

Weekly we celebrate the work of area individuals and organizations advancing equity in our community.

Weekly we celebrate the work of area individuals and organizations advancing equity in our community.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is enhancing its work with providers, to address behavioral health needs in foster care and juvenile justice systems

Two cultural groups in West Michigan are partnering to bring Filipino flair to downtown Christmas celebrations

Weekly we celebrate the work of area individuals and organizations advancing equity in our community.

Earning credits in high school can help reduce the cost of college. State Superintendent, Dr. Michael Rice, said notifying parents prior to or during a student’s sophomore year helps expand opportunity, particularly for historically underrepresented groups

Weekly we celebrate the work of area individuals and organizations advancing equity in our community.

Authorities issued an advisory message after a body was found on the 700 block of Bridge Street last week. The victim was identified as 46-year-old Santino “Taco” Ysasi. The case has been ruled a homicide.