A problem affecting Michigan communities will be addressed in a daylong conference March 1 in metro Detroit. “Gambling: How Do You See It?” is the theme of an 11th annual held at Novi Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave. from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Presented by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, […]
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) just announced that it will issue March and April food assistance benefits early to reduce the gap between benefits payments that resulted from the partial federal government shutdown. “Food assistance recipients can expect to receive next month’s benefits on March 3, 4 or 5,” according to […]
With extreme sub-zero temperatures forecast in the next two days, two additional churches in Detroit will provide overnight sheltering the nights of Tuesday, January 29 and Wednesday, January 30. Pope Francis Center, located at 438 St. Antoine – can accommodate 46 people St. Augustine/ St. Monica, located at 4151 Seminole – can accommodate 47 people […]
Leadership doesn’t begin in the nation’s capital. As a matter of fact, Bank of America’s leadership philosophy stresses that building the blocks of character, commitment and quality begins in neighborhoods and communities where promising youth are found. Open to high school juniors and seniors in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties, the Bank of America Student […]
There is no better reminder that it is the season of giving than seeing the Salvation Army collectors as you walk into the grocery store to purchase food you are fortunate enough to afford. However, Busch’s Fresh Food Market did not stop at allowing a charitable church to collect patron’s change outside their doors. It […]
It’s happening. The Gordy Howe Bridge is on its way and will link Windsor to the Detroit’s Delray neighborhood. That construction, and eventual bridge, will cause some complications for the neighborhood and its residents. Unfortunately, complications and problems are nothing new for this neighborhood, which has had to deal with health issues caused by heavy […]
GUEST COMMENTARY By April Boyle What makes a great entrepreneur? It’s passion for an idea,the willingness to pursue a dream, and a wish for personal, professional and financial freedom. Every day at Build Institute we see this entrepreneurial spirit in action, and a drive for success in people from all walks of life, from all […]
A greener outlook to the holiday season doesn’t boil down to who brings salad to the pot luck. As a matter of fact, with a fast-growing market of vegetarians and vegan food consumers throughout the country, meals designed around plates that will contain plant-based dishes aren’t as rare as they were during celebrations past. Whether […]
Chanukah’s eight nights will begin in the community “Menorah in the D” attracts metro Detroiters downtown to Campus Martius at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 2. To help observe the traditional Jewish holiday’s eight nights, eight Michigan residents will be honored at what’s also the eighth annual celebration. “Menorah in the D” is designed to help celebrate […]
Metro Detroit families and individuals facing difficult financial decisions will get more help from 39 Detroit nonprofits thanks to a $1.1 million award from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation. The foundation celebrated its annual “Detroit Day of Giving” on Nov. 14 by distributing the dollars to the organizations that work to ensure individuals and […]