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Wishing you a Happy, Healthy Fourth

Michigan Nightlight | Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Michigan Nightlight editorial and photography crew is taking next week off to celebrate Independence Day with friends and family. We’ll be back on July 9,with a new featured profile, a new special report on grassroots health initiatives, and other bright ideas. Enjoy the holiday!

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People

Michigan Nightlight relaunches: Here's where to find us across Michigan

Michigan Nightlight Staff Tuesday, June 23, 2015

How Motivated Kids and Better Food Access Fit Together

Anya Zentmeyer Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Stuart Ray, Mindy Ysasi, Mike Kerkorian, Ellen Carpenter from Grand Rapids' Nonprofits

Jumping Ship: Former Corporate Leaders Tell All

Melinda Clynes Wednesday, August 13, 2014

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Programs

Infancy to Innovation

Kelle Barr Sunday, January 12, 2014

Engaging families of color in identifying problems and solutions

Verona Early Grade Reading Achievement Program

Kelle Barr Sunday, January 12, 2014

Improving K-2 reading

Music Makers

Noelle Lothamer Sunday, January 05, 2014

Making music, building trust

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Bright Ideas

Can systemic racism impact infant mortality?

Zinta Aistars Friday, June 12, 2015

Even when controlling for poverty, education level, and tobacco use of a mother, maternal and infant health outcomes are far worse for minority populations than European-American women. What's causing the continued disparities? And what can West Michigan do to ensure all babies born here have the best chance of reaching their potential? Zinta Aistars reports on Strong Beginnings, one local program working to give all families a fair start.

Company Supports 4th Grade Field Trips to Lake Michigan

Victoria Mullen Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Parents working more than one job or odd hours, a lack of funds, and no transportation often prevent kids from experiencing one of Michigan’s incredible natural resources. For the majority of west side Grand Rapids elementary school kids, Lake Michigan is sadly out of reach. OST has teamed up with Grand Rapids Public Schools to give fourth-graders at west side schools the opportunity to experience the big lake firsthand.

Youth Decide Where Grant Dollars are Spent

Anya Zentmeyer Wednesday, August 13, 2014

For Grand Rapids students who serve as trustees-in-training on the GRCF Youth Grant Committee, giving back to the community goes hand in hand with empowering students to succeed.

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