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  • Connecting Communities and Lending a Hand to Those Facing Educational Barriers

    Connecting Communities and Lending a Hand to Those Facing Educational Barriers
    2026/05/03
    April 3, 2026 ~ Connect Macomb, together with Advancing Macomb and the Anchor Bay Chamber of Commerce, is proud to join Chambers of Commerce across Michigan for Community Impact Day on May 13, 2026, on a united effort to make both a local and statewide economic impact that strengthens and builds better communities. Macomb Connect CEO and President Stacy Ziarko joins Michigan Voices. Insight School of Michigan (ISMI), a statewide tuition-free online public school serving students across the state, has announced a new partnership with Live Rite Structured Recovery Corp, a Macomb County nonprofit that helps individuals in recovery from substance use disorders and mental health challenges, to help expand access to education, social-emotional support, and workforce readiness resources for students facing barriers to success in traditional school settings. Teresa Boardman, head of Insight School of Michigan, and Brenda Maks, president and founder of Live Rite, join Michigan Voices. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    29 分
  • Michigan Voices Speaks With a Local Organization Helping Victims of Child Abuse and Another Dedicated to Helping Senior Citizens With Home Repairs

    Michigan Voices Speaks With a Local Organization Helping Victims of Child Abuse and Another Dedicated to Helping Senior Citizens With Home Repairs
    2026/04/26
    April 26, 2026 ~ April is sexual assault awareness month. Over 420,000 Americans ages 12 and up experience sexual abuse each year, according to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network, Nearly every minute, someone in the U.S. is sexually assaulted. Every nine minutes, that someone is a child. Melanie Richards, director of the Kids Talk Children's Advocacy Center, joins Michigan Voices. St Joseph's Helpers is an organization founded on Christian values, made up of men and women who volunteer their time and their talents to help those in need to feel safe and secure in their homes. Rayna Bennet joins Michigan Voices to talk about the mission of St. Josephs Helpers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    27 分
  • Helping People with Autism and Sharing Trade Secrets for Women

    Helping People with Autism and Sharing Trade Secrets for Women
    2026/04/19
    April 19, 2026 ~ April is Autism Acceptance & Awareness Month, and Autism Support of Michigan (formerly Autism Society of Michigan) has served individuals on the autism spectrum, along with their families, professionals, and educators, since 1976. Kathy Johnson, Board President of Autism Support of Michigan, joins Michigan Voices. The 17th annual Trade Secrets event, a fundraiser for Gesher Human Services’ many workforce initiatives for metro Detroit women, including career exploration, financial education, computer, and support services, will be held on Thursday, April 23, at 6 p.m. Trade Secrets is a vital fundraiser for Gesher’s flagship Women to Work program. Women to Work provides in-depth vocational assessment, employment-related group counseling, help with networking, resume writing, interviewing, and how to use AI in job searches, plus more. It is all aimed at helping women find jobs quickly, whether they are re-entering the workforce or in need of different employment. Gesher CEO Paul Blatt and Women to Work graduate Colleen Finnerty join Michigan Voices. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    28 分
  • A Local Group Feeds Children Around the World, and Another Group Focuses on Helping Children in Foster Care

    A Local Group Feeds Children Around the World, and Another Group Focuses on Helping Children in Foster Care
    2026/04/12
    April 12, 2026 ~ The mission of HCRI-MI is to connect, resource, and inspire on behalf of children who are in foster care, at-risk, and/or have been trafficked. President and Executive Director Rhonda Trask serves as the Chairperson for the Community and Faith Advisory Initiative (Michigan Department of Health & Human Services), promoting partnerships within the community, business, and faith leaders, on behalf of the 12,000+ children in foster care with the State of Michigan. This Women's History Month, a Detroit-area nonprofit is gaining national recognition for addressing global childhood hunger while creating economic opportunity for women. Gina Gabel, a Grosse Pointe mom, and her co-founder, Priscilla Perry Heffelfinger, were just named to Inc. Magazine's 2026 Female Founders 500 list for their work founding Michigan-based nonprofit Thrive. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    23 分
  • Starfish Family Services Provides Support to Entire Families and the 12th Annual All Things Detroit is Coming in April

    Starfish Family Services Provides Support to Entire Families and the 12th Annual All Things Detroit is Coming in April
    2026/04/05
    April 5, 2026 ~ The 12th annual All Things Detroit Day in Eastern Market returns 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 12, with local goods sold by more than 200 makers available to browse. All Things Detroit Day is a celebration made for supporting small businesses - complete with DJs, interactive events, and food trucks galore. Founder Jennifer Crawford Williams joins Michigan Voices. For more than 60 years, Starfish Family Services has been led entirely by women, and today that legacy continues under CEO Roxanne Brinkerhoff. Brinkerhoff took the helm of the Detroit nonprofit in 2023, guiding an organization that is a leading provider of high-quality early childhood education, mental and behavioral health services, and whole-family parenting programs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    27 分
  • Evolving After School Programs and Helping Those with Cystic Fibrosis

    Evolving After School Programs and Helping Those with Cystic Fibrosis
    2026/03/29
    March 29, 2026 ~ Afterschool With Youth for Youth (WYFY) is a multifaceted initiative that empowers young people to redesign afterschool programming from the ground up. Coordinated by Youthprise and funded by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation and the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, the project connects five partner sites across the United States. Executive Director Erin Skene Pratt joins Michigan Voices. The purpose of The Bonnell Foundation is to provide tools to navigate the difficulties of living with Cystic Fibrosis. The foundation strives to connect families with resources all along their CF journey. The Bonnell Foundation offers education scholarships to those affected by CF, as well as medical assistance and lung transplant grants. Founder and CEO Laura Bonnell joins Michigan Voices. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    29 分
  • Helping People With Blood Cancer and Awarding Grants to Local Orgs

    Helping People With Blood Cancer and Awarding Grants to Local Orgs
    2026/03/22
    March 22, 2026 ~ Michigan has among the highest blood cancer rates, with a new diagnosis made every 90 minutes, or 6000 annually, in Michigan alone. Blood cancer, due to its lengthy treatment protocols, is among the most expensive of cancers in which to treat. The Blood Cancer Foundation of Michigan supports 1400 patients through treatment and beyond when other agencies stop supporting. President and CEO Doug Campbell joins Michigan Voices. At least 100 Michigan women are members of Impact 100. Each member gives $1,000 per year. Together, they award $100,000 grants to local organizations. The funding and decisions are 100% made by women. Impact100 has given transformational $100K grants to more than a dozen metro Detroit organizations. Impact 100 governance director Amy Anger joins Michigan Voices. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    28 分
  • Metro Detroit Businesswomen Network at a Special Event and Empty Bowls Returns to Eastern Market this Month

    Metro Detroit Businesswomen Network at a Special Event and Empty Bowls Returns to Eastern Market this Month
    2026/03/15
    Feb. 15, 2026 ~ The internationally recognized hunger-relief event Empty Bowls returns to Detroit for the first time in six years on March 27. Founded in Michigan by art educators, Empty Bowls began as a grassroots effort to engage students to creatively address hunger through handmade ceramic bowls and shared meals. Over the past three decades, it has grown into a worldwide movement, raising millions of dollars for local food-security organizations, one bowl at a time, while remaining deeply community-focused. Event co-organizer Tracey Priska joins Michigan Voices. BasBlue is a Detroit-based, place-centered platform dedicated to professional growth, entrepreneurship readiness, and community connection for women and non-binary individuals. Founded in 2021, BasBlue was created to close persistent gaps in network access, capital pathways, and inclusive professional space. BasBlue CEO Ellen Gilchrist joins Michigan Voices. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    25 分