Building Communities

Marsha Stamas, Bridge Food Center manager

The Bridge food center provides food; extra nourishment to community

Built on dignity and choice, The Bridge Food Center provides a volunteer-run, near-wholesale grocery store.

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Live Oak Coffeehouse to open new location in former Grove Tea Lounge

Coffee and a Culture of Community to expand into another Midland neighborhood.

Bonham's shot of the Tridge on a sunny day with hot air balloons.
More than a place to retire: The heart and humanity of Midland

Midland’s recent recognition as the nation’s best place to retire highlights what residents have long known: the city’s real strength lies in its people.

Network of Mid-Michigan Associate Director Kelsey Hockaday discusses the organization's programs with visitors as a child plays during the Parking Lot Picnic Event during Neighboring Week on Thursday, Oct. 2.
Disability Network of Mid-Michigan promotes inclusion beyond Neighboring Week

Although Neighboring Week has ended, the impact of the Disability Network of Mid-Michigan continues to ripple through the community.

Volunteers during fall cleaning
Isabella Bank’s Compassion into Action – Dedicated to making a difference in the region

Employees come together to support local nonprofits and address critical community needs.

Humane Society debuts new play yard during Neighboring Week

The Midland Humane Society unveiled its new dog play yard during Neighboring Week, celebrating with vendors, free ice cream from Jolt Credit Union and reduced adoption fees.

Midland Neighboring Week
Your guide to Midland Neighboring Week events and celebrations

Neighbors across Midland to share stories, food, and fun during Neighboring Week.

forest bike trail
Hike, bike, and enjoy a sweet treat with first-ever Pedals to Pines event

Little Forks Conservancy and Friends of the Pere-Marquette Rail Trail invite Midland residents to enjoy a casual bike and hike event on Saturday, Sept. 27.

Terri Johnson
Greater Midland’s cross-generational impact: Meet Terri Johnson

Meet Terri Johnson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Greater Midland.

Tim Klont is the CEO of MSHDA.
Regional Housing Partnerships do the critical work locally to move needle on Statewide Housing Plan

Michigan’s first-ever Statewide Housing Plan was released in June 2022, almost three years ago. A little over the halfway point of the comprehensive five-year plan, stakeholders and collaborative partners look at just how critical regional housing partnerships are in their own communities — moving the needle forward across the entire state. 

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