FOX 17’s Morning Buzz for Oct. 12 rounds up five local stories to start your day. fox17online.com/morning-mix/…

Head Start programs across Michigan are raising concerns about how a potential English-only mandate could impact bilingual education and the families they serve. freep.com/picture-gallery/ne…

Mid Michigan Community Action is helping individuals and families in recovery access stable housing through Michigan’s Recovery Housing Assistance Fund. bigrapidsnews.com/news/artic…

Exciting housing developments are underway in Manchester! Ground has officially broken on the Emerald Glen subdivision, bringing 30 new homes to the community. This collaborative project aims to expand housing opportunities, welcome new families, and support local economic growt

A push toward English-only instruction in Head Start programs is raising concerns among bilingual educators in Hamtramck. As educators emphasize the importance of language diversity in early childhood development, questions remain about how these changes could affect young lear

Looking for a career where you can make a difference? Explore job opportunities with Community Action Agencies across Michigan! Visit our job postings page to browse open positions and find your next opportunity to make an impact in your community. 🔗 members.micommunityaction.or…

Free Medicare help available in Monroe County during enrollment: monroenews.com/story/news/lo…

Retirees in Northern Michigan have long served as an essential workforce for critical local programs, but organizations now face increasing challenges in recruiting new volunteers to replace them. Read more: mynorth.com/stories/northern…

MCA Board members and staff visited Michigan’s UP the week of September 14. Thank you to MDS Community Action for hosting us in Escanaba! Although we didn’t capture photos at every stop, we were pleased to visit all six of our “Yooper” members, from Bessemer to Sault Ste. Marie.

Residents in Chippewa and Luce counties are invited to join CLMCAA’s walk for warmth events on Oct. 3 and Oct. 10 to support local households facing heating emergencies during winter. Learn more: sooleader.com/local-news/wal…

Walk for Warmth aims to raise $50K to support those facing heating emergencies in Chippewa, Luce counties Read more: uppermichiganssource.com/202…

Spectrum announced the expansion of its fiber broadband network, making Spectrum Internet, Mobile, TV & Voice services now available to more than 1,700 additional homes and businesses in previously unserved or underserved areas of Montcalm County. thedailynews.cc/articles/spe…

The Livingston County Consortium on Aging recently presented ten $1,000 grants to ten local non-profits that provide vital programs, services, and equipment for senior citizens in areas like health, housing, engagement and community infrastructure. whmi.com/news/article/living…

A groundbreaking ceremony was held last Thursday at Community Action of Allegan County's new early education campus. Organizers said the facility will offer comprehensive family support services for infants, toddlers, and expectant families. Read more: nuel.ink/LIiqTI

A new partnership is bringing Strong Beginnings, a state-funded pilot program offering free, play-based early education, to three-year-olds in Delta County for the 2026-28 school years. Read more: mininggazette.com/news/life/…

A discussion on homelessness in Jackson County took place on Wednesday August 12 at the Jackson City Center featuring a panel of leadership from local organizations, including Community Action Agency. Read more: wkhm.com/2026/08/12/jackson-…

Congratulations to this year’s Michigan Community Action Leadership Development Institute (LDI) cohort on their graduation at our Summer Conference! We’re proud to celebrate this outstanding group of leaders and their commitment to strengthening communities across Michigan. 👏

As part of our conference service projects, volunteers decorated around 400 Sack Supper bags for Kids' Food Basket helping bring a little extra color and care to children in our community. A big thank you to our sponsors!