Housing

Coverage of low-income and affordable housing solutions, housing developments, and resources for the unhoused.

Midland Mall sees 100 percent capacity, focuses on providing a common community space

Midland Mall has reached full occupancy, but its focus extends beyond retail. By curating a mix of tenants and experiences, the mall is positioning itself as a shared community space where people can gather, connect, and spend time, not just shop.

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Q&A with Bay City Mayor Christopher R. Girard

Bay City’s Mayor says government action is only one part of moving the community forward in 2026.

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Where authority meets empathy: A look inside the Midland County Jail

Midland’s first female Jail Captain leads with integrity and care.

Terri Johnson
Greater Midland’s cross-generational impact: Meet Terri Johnson

Meet Terri Johnson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Greater Midland.

Report highlights opportunities to improve Midland housing as demand and costs rise

A new report outlines rising housing demand and affordability concerns in Midland, while highlighting opportunities for growth and local efforts to expand access and availability.

Community collaborations help coordinate shelter, food, clothing, and other basic needs alongside behavioral health services. Community Action of Allegan County home-delivered meals drivers.
Mental health agencies strengthen services through community collaborations

Across Michigan, community mental health (CMH) agencies are expanding their reach through partnerships with local organizations that address housing, transportation, and other barriers to care. These collaborations aim to create a more coordinated and accessible mental health system, particularly for individuals with complex needs.  

Rx Kids has provided for the Wright family stability during an unpredictable time.
More than a stipend: Rx Kids is transforming childhood beginnings

Rx Kids, the country’s first universal and unconditional cash prescription program for pregnant people and infants, provides financial support to every eligible family within a geographic area, no income requirements, no strings attached. Families receive a one-time $1,500 payment during pregnancy and $500 per month during the baby’s first year of life.  

YAC, the United Way of Bay County, and the Bay Area Community Foundation run a Back 2 School program to outfit kids with clothing, shoes, school supplies, and more.
United Way of Bay County program equips students with confidence

With a new name and renewed commitment, the Barbara and Gary Bosco Back 2 School Program is dedicated to helping students in Bay County start the 2025-26 school year feeling empowered.  

Tim Klont is the CEO of MSHDA.
Regional Housing Partnerships do the critical work locally to move needle on Statewide Housing Plan

Michigan’s first-ever Statewide Housing Plan was released in June 2022, almost three years ago. A little over the halfway point of the comprehensive five-year plan, stakeholders and collaborative partners look at just how critical regional housing partnerships are in their own communities — moving the needle forward across the entire state. 

Housing Forward takes lead on Region G housing partnership

Housing Forward has been named the lead for Region G’s housing initiative, aiming to improve affordability and access across eight counties under Michigan’s Statewide Housing Plan.

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