This year in the United States an estimated 1,735,350 people will discover they have cancer - that's approximately 4,750 per day. Treetops Resort gives back to these courageous men and women each year through Robert's Dream. You have an opportunity to recognize someone you love who is currently battling cancer by nominating them to win this spectacular prize:
HOLT, Mich. — Moore Trosper Construction Company, based in Holt, Michigan, completed the site work for the Michigan Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Monument, dedicated July 27.
At truck dedication, Kroger surprises GLFB with additional $15,050 donation
LANSING, Mich. — When a new refrigerated truck was needed to continue the Greater Lansing Food Bank’s increasingly popular Food Movers program, Kroger put the pedal to the metal and provided the needed funds.
Leaders of Williams Subaru in Lansing recently donated 80 blankets and 30 children’s art kits to Sparrow as part of the Subaru Loves to Care initiative. Jeff Williams of Williams Subaru brought a message of hope from Subaru customers to Sparrow Patients for the 4th year!
Cinnaire recently joined PK Development Group and Uptown Reinvestment Corp. (URC) for a hard hat tour at the Marketplace Apartment complex in Flint, MI. The former YWCA building in downtown Flint has been demolished to make room for the Marketplace Apartments, a four-story mixed use building providing 92-units of mixed-use housing. The project will also include three retail spaces. Cinnaire provided a $9.5 million Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) investment to support the $19.5 million project.
Tenth summer of Blue Star Museums program will run through September 2, 2019
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan’s active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve, will have free access to 50 Michigan museums this summer as part of the Blue Star Museums program. The 2019 program began on May 18, Armed Forces Day, and will run until September 2, Labor Day. Michigan military families can find the list of participating museums at www.arts.gov/national/blue-star-museums.
During our active workdays it is easy to lose sight of how much need exists in our communities. The staff at MCDC realized this and decided to act.
2019 donation kicks off Mason High School drive for drumline equipment
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has boosted area high school band programs to the tune of $10,000 since 2010. That’s when the Michigan credit union agreed to be the entertainment sponsor of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner. It includes a $1,000 donation to a high school band.
Since its inception, The Dapper Dads Challenge and Fashion Show, hosted by Women Working Wonders (W3) and the Sparrow Foundation, has raised more than $4.1 million in support of women's health!
We need your help to keep the momentum going strong in 2019! Join me, along with other local community leaders and professionals to raise money in support of the physical and psychological health of women in mid-Michigan!
Gap exists in Americans’ knowledge of certain basic dental terms
OAK BROOK, Ill. — May 15, 2019 — Consider checking your dental IQ before your next visit to the dentist. A new Adult’s Oral Health & Well-Being Survey indicates that a significant portion of the American population is not familiar with certain key dental terms. This unfamiliarity may lead to unease in the dental chair during discussions with your oral health care professional. The Delta Dental national survey finds that the majority of adults are not versed in bruxism (81%), caries (75%) and prophylaxis (64%).
