A new world is possible

Justice for George Floyd
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. …… https://www.rotarycharities.org/about-us/blog/new-world-possible

Local Food For All During Covid-19

Our local food relief system is relying on their partnerships to make sure no one is left behind during the crisis.
This chaotic time has all of us scrambling to reinforce the basics. For some, basic needs like a stable home and a nourishing meal are never certain. The community organizations th…… https://www.rotarycharities.org/about-us/blog/local-food-all-during-covid-19

Connecting to Meet Needs during Covid-19

As we rearrange the way we work together during COVID-19, the CHIR is making it easy for health and social service supporters to work together from a distance on Basecamp.
As we rearrange the way we work together during COVID-19, the CHIR is making it easy for health and social service supporters to work together from a distance on Basecamp. Deepe…… https://www.rotarycharities.org/about-us/blog/connecting-meet-needs-during-covid-19

Our Community Health Clinic Steps Up

In a country where health and wellness is so closely linked to social class, Traverse Health is a haven for dignified care for all - especially during COVID-19.
"Where Are They Now" is a series of stories written by our summer intern, Amelia Burke of Traverse City. She details the stories of grantee partners and where their work&…… https://www.rotarycharities.org/about-us/blog/our-community-health-clinic-steps

2020: Rooted & Resilient

“there will always be pain. you will hold animosity in your heart and it will hurt you. do not be foolish enough to let these times pass; trees do not hide during st…… https://www.rotarycharities.org/about-us/blog/2020-rooted-resilient

Michigan Legacy Art Park goes virtual

When COVID-19 changed the way they interact with educators, the art park leveraged years of materials to create a beautiful field guide for online learners.
When it became clear field trips couldn't be a priority for schools in 2020, Michigan Legacy Art Park jumped on the chance to make their forested sculpture collection…… https://www.rotarycharities.org/about-us/blog/michigan-legacy-art-park-takes-learners-online

The Rock looks toward the future

This center of community care is growing with Kingsley neighbors in mind.
When an abandoned EMS building off the main street in Kingsley was targeted for demolition, neighbors saw an opportunity. Led by founders Diane and Dan Walton, they built a space w…… https://www.rotarycharities.org/about-us/blog/rock-looks-toward-future

Transforming Disruption into Resilience

Resilient responses to crisis reveal hidden capacities and opportunities to reimagine and improve
In many ways, our lives will never be the same as they were before the COVID-19 pandemic. Many individuals, businesses, and organizations have demonstrated remarkable resilien…… https://www.rotarycharities.org/about-us/blog/transforming-disruption-resilience