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Education

Thriving Children, Thriving City: Why early childhood investment matters in Grand Rapids

WKKF is investing heavily in early care and education in Grand Rapids, recognizing its importance for the city's future by supporting the renewal ...
By Ashanti BryantAugust 22, 20250
Education

Supporting early education: Michigan Women Forward helps providers better serve Grand Rapids families

With the support of a Michigan Women Forward program, an early childhood caregiver gained the tools, training and resources to grow her business.
By Every Child ThrivesAugust 22, 20250
Food Systems

10 Cents a Meal program brings fresh, local food to Michigan schools, supporting students, farmers and communities

The program, launched in 2016, helps Michigan schools purchase locally-grown produce for student meals. Today, 270 schools across 66 counties are improving access ...
By Every Child ThrivesJuly 17, 20250
Food Systems

Battling stigma: How Michigan families are shaping the future of food assistance

A recent project shares firsthand experiences of Michiganders experiencing food insecurity. Many parents struggle to access fresh foods and often feel judged for ...
By Every Child ThrivesFebruary 3, 20250
Community Engagement

How a century-old grassroots organization is filling gaps in care for communities of color

United Methodist Community House combines day programming for older adults and care for children in one location while also serving as a community ...
By Every Child ThrivesDecember 12, 20240
Education

Focusing on health and education

A bi-weekly news roundup of WKKF grantees, investments, communities and partnerships.
By W.K. Kellogg FoundationNovember 27, 20240
Jobs

Michigan Children and Families Summit: Collaborating for community impact

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation partnered with the Steelcase Foundation to host an inaugural summit focused on how policy changes in Michigan can impact ...
By Every Child ThrivesNovember 22, 20240
Health

Michigan advances health equity with new Medicaid expansion

Children and pregnant individuals with lawful permanent resident immigration status will no longer have to wait five years to be eligible for Medicaid ...
By Every Child ThrivesSeptember 17, 20240
Education

Split by more than the Grand River: A study on how uneven access to affordable child care divides Kent County, Michigan

Delve into this research about the affordability of early childhood education and child care.
By Every Child ThrivesMay 2, 20240

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