Foundation will match donations and make grants to meet urgent infrastructure needs of human services agencies due to COVID-19

LANSING, Mich. - The Capital Region Community Foundation has announced it will dedicate $1 million to human services agencies stressed due to COVID-19, helping to meet infrastructure needs such as staffing and technology. The Community Foundation will use its $1 million to match new donations for these efforts, leveraging even more resources to help human services agencies throughout Ingham, Eaton and Clinton counties.

New legislation in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic provides funding for the SBA to provide low-interest disaster assistance loans to struggling small businesses.

LANSING, MI –A partnership between Michigan Potatoes and the Food Bank Council of Michigan means more immune-boosting produce for the state’s hungry children, families and seniors during a time of increased need.

For Immediate Release: Michigan Certified Development Corporation Guidance to Lenders March 24, 2020

At Michigan Certified Development Corporation (MCDC), we are committed to providing you as much assistance as possible during these trying times. Part of that assistance is to provide timely and accurate information regarding programs that are available.

Michigan Small Businesses: SBA EIDL Forms, Processes and Upcoming Webinars

Information being shared by SBA Michigan District Office based in Detroit, MI.

In this time of great uncertainty Catholic Charities of Shiawassee and Genesee Counties is determined to meet this challenge head-on while still serving the most vulnerable among us. Under Governor Whitmer’s Stay Home Act, our services are considered essential. Our staff has remained flexible and creative in how we address the needs of our clients. We know that these times are difficult and the need for counseling is imperative to our mental health

For Immediate Release: Michigan Certified Development Corporation Guidance to Lenders March 20, 2020

At Michigan Certified Development Corporation, we are committed to providing you as much assistance as possible during these trying times. Part of that is to provide timely and accurate information regarding assistance that may be available to your customers.

State waivers, volunteers sought to distribute food during COVID-19 pandemic

LANSING, Mich. — Governor Whitmer’s announcement to close Michigan K-12 schools through April 5 has prompted action by the Food Bank Council of Michigan and its seven regional food banks.

LANSING, MI – Sparrow Health System has been selected as a 2020 Michigan Works! Impact Award winner, honoring the finest achievements in workforce development statewide.

Sparrow was nominated by Capital Area Michigan Works! For being a leader in the Mid-Michigan region in the development of apprenticeship programs.

MBN was on the road to Sparrow Hospital to talk with Rebekah Wolff about the Keith Urban inspired drive that brings in over 200 stuffed monkey to the Sparrow Children's Center.