Coverage of community groups bringing about changes, innovattions and solutions in their community.
From health fairs and concerts to parades, festivals and community gatherings, Juneteenth celebrations across Bay, Saginaw and Midland counties will offer residents multiple opportunities to honor Black history, celebrate freedom and connect with their communities.
Since launching in 2015, Give Local Bay has generated more than $1.77 million in total community impact through donations, matching funds, and incentive prizes.
Give Local Midland set a new fundraising record this year, generating $766,480 in contributions and matching funds to support 88 local nonprofit endowment funds.
With water returning to Sanford Lake, residents of Sanford are celebrating the return of a way of life they missed for six years.
The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation will celebrate the opening of a new 22,000-square-foot Welcome Center at Dow Gardens on Friday, June 19, marking a major new chapter in the 125-year history of the beloved botanical destination.
What began thirteen years ago as a small cleanup effort in Wenonah Park has grown into Bay County’s largest volunteer event, drawing more than 800 people to projects across the community. From planting flowers to painting buildings, Day of Caring continues to show how deeply local residents care about the place they call home.
A unique high school fire academy prepares students to enter the workforce with certifications, skills, and a strong sense of purpose.
1in6 Support is hosting a special Mother’s Day event to honor mothers of children with disabilities, offering them a chance to relax and feel appreciated through donated wellness services from the community.
Give Local Bay, a 24-hour fundraiser with a proven track record, takes place on May 5. This year, a record number of Bay and Arenac county agencies are part of the annual event.
The return of Sanford Lake is no longer a distant milestone. With water already rising and a rebuilt dam in place, the long-awaited refill process is officially underway, setting the stage for a summer many residents have spent years hoping to see again.
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