One homeless vet is one too many, according to Angela Beaugard, Metro Community Development’s Vice President of Development and a veteran advocate. There are lots in Michigan, where the number of homeless vets tops 5,200. A local group behind the Veterans Stand Down event hopes to change that by helping match local veterans to resources. […]
Flint families will be able to get nutritious food that can limit the effects of lead exposure from mobile food pantries in January. The pantries will distribute foods rich in calcium, vitamin C and iron such as apples, carrots, potatoes, onions and cabbage. The Food Bank of Eastern Michigan in Flint and the Michigan Department […]
There is no question. Boots are made for walkin’ and runnin’ in Michigan winters. Without them, feet get cold and wet. Without them outside play for kids can be agony as can waiting at the bus stop or simply walking to school. Even a snowball fight can be miserable. No matter what they are doing […]