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Southwest Detroit attracts people with its ethnic food options, its early 20th century residential architecture and, increasingly, for innovative learning projects.

Kids in Tune is about more than teaching Kalamazoo youngsters music. It's about support, nurturing, joy and acquiring life skills through the learning of music skills.

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Arts & Culture

Thursday, July 19, 2012

Encouraging creativity

Child Advocacy

Thursday, July 19, 2012

Working for kids

Family Stability & Independence

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Creating stronger families and better futures for kids

Parenting

Thursday, July 19, 2012

Offering skills and support for better parenting

Education

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Foundations for life-long learning

Enrichment Programs

Monday, April 30, 2012

Arts, entrepreneurship, skill-building -- and fun

Fitness & Sports

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Building the strength kids need for success

Food

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Feeding the future

Healthcare & Wellness

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Taking care of kids -- and teaching them to take care of themselves

Judy Watson Olson

Kelle Barr Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Working in collaboration with others

Sarna Salzman

Noelle Lothamer Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Bridging ecology and social justice

Carol Hofgartner

Melinda Clynes Monday, May 13, 2013

Leading and inspiring through art

Ann Raftery

Melinda Clynes Monday, May 13, 2013

Forging a career in sleep education

Amanda Good

Kelle Barr Sunday, May 05, 2013

Providing shelter from the storm of life

Lisa Machesky

Melinda Clynes Sunday, May 05, 2013

Serving those in need and those with a need to give

Lynn Whalen

Melinda Clynes Sunday, May 05, 2013

Using the power of testimony

Dr. Nkechy Ekere Ezeh

Kelle Barr Saturday, April 27, 2013

Always putting the needs of vulnerable children first

Barbara Israel and Ricardo Guzman

Melinda Clynes Saturday, April 27, 2013

Reducing health inequities

Chris Sargent

Kelle Barr Monday, April 22, 2013

Engaging the public in community solutions

Sarah Lenhoff

Melinda Clynes Monday, April 22, 2013

Standing up for what is right

Dorothy Pintar

Neil Moran Monday, April 15, 2013

Helping kids live out their dreams

Vulnerable Youth Project

Kelle Barr Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Creating a youth-centered support network

SEEDS

Noelle Lothamer Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Educating on ecology, nutrition and DIY

Art Road

Melinda Clynes Monday, May 13, 2013

Elementary students tune up their creativity through art class

R.E.M. (Rest. Educate. Motivate.) Sleep Education Program

Melinda Clynes Monday, May 13, 2013

Teaching good sleep habits

Shelter & TIL Program

Kelle Barr Sunday, May 05, 2013

Boosting young women's spirits, skills

Baldwin Family Soup Kitchen

Melinda Clynes Sunday, May 05, 2013

Feeding a community

Women & Children's Shelter

Melinda Clynes Sunday, May 05, 2013

Meeting the needs of homeless women and children

Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative

Kelle Barr Saturday, April 27, 2013

Grass roots organizations make a difference in early childhood success

Neighborhoods Working in Partnership: Youth Mobilizing for Policy Change

Melinda Clynes Saturday, April 27, 2013

Engaging youth in policy change

Education Trust - Midwest

Melinda Clynes Monday, April 22, 2013

Changing the course for Michigan K-12 education.

Youth Public Engagement Internship Program

Kelle Barr Monday, April 22, 2013

Giving students a taste of professional life

School Success Partnership

Neil Moran Monday, April 15, 2013

Advocating for northeast Michigan kids

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