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KIDS KICKING CANCER RECEIVES $500,000 MICHIGAN HEALTH ENDOWMENT FUND GRANT TO SUPPORT FIRST OF .
Kids Kicking CancerJanuary 22, 2021 GMT
Southfield, MI, Jan. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Kids Kicking Cancer, an international non-profit organization that provides pain management and empowerment to children and families facing chronic and acute life-threatening illness through martial arts therapy, today announced it has received a $500,000 grant from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund. As part of Kids Kicking Cancer’s recently launched Heroes Circle® program, the funds will support the development of a mobile application that will help adults who are facing mental health challenges, including opioid addiction, conquer their “inner beast” through evidence-based therapeutic martial arts techniques taught by the children of Kids Kicking Cancer. The announcement was made by Kids Kicking
Grand Rapids Business Journal
The Food Bank Council of Michigan is teaming up with South Michigan Food Bank and Grace Health to address food insecurity and encourage healthy lifestyles with the launch of the Grace Health Fresh Food Pharmacy in Battle Creek.
Grace Health, a federally qualified health center, serves over 30,000 underserved patients in Calhoun County and surrounding areas.
Peter Vogel
Courtesy South Michigan Food Bank
“We are honored to partner with Grace Health to improve the health and well-being of those in need in the Battle Creek community,” said Peter Vogel, CEO of the South Michigan Food Bank. “We know that we can demonstrate great impact by working together.”
COVID-19 Update: Berkadia Secures $75M+ in Financing for Valleytree Partners, State Announces Winners of the 2021 Going PRO Talent Fund, and More
Here is a roundup of the latest news concerning the COVID-19 pandemic in addition to announcements from local, state, and federal governments, as well as international channels. To share a business or nonprofit story, please send us a message.
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Here is a roundup of the latest news concerning the COVID-19 pandemic in addition to announcements from local, state, and federal governments, as well as international channels. To share a business or nonprofit story, please send us a message.
American Heart Association promotes Kristian Hurley to metro Detroit executive director
Succeeds Laura Vaughn, who left to become CEO of Camp Quality USA
Has cultivated partnerships with Ballmer Group, Michigan Health Endowment Fund, Enterprise Community Partners
American Heart Association
The American Heart Association has promoted Kristian Hurley to executive director for metro Detroit.
She succeeds Laura Vaughn, who left the organization after two and a half years to become CEO of Grosse Pointe-based Camp Quality USA Inc.
Hurley, 41, has spent the last nine years with the association, most recently serving as senior director of community impact in Detroit.
During her tenure, she co-led the market s board of directors alongside the executive director, led a team of community impact directors and cultivated corporate and foundation partnerships with the Ballmer Group, Michigan Health Endowment Fund and Enterprise Community Partners.
MDHHS partners with GetSetUp to help residents cope with COVID-19 separation during the holidays
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Lynn Sutfin, 517-241-2112
LANSING, Mich. – Older adults experiencing social isolation this season due to the COVID-19 pandemic have an opportunity to celebrate the holidays virtually.
Through its partnership with the national education technology company GetSetUp, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Aging & Adult Services Agency is offering a series of holiday-themed social hours this week and next week. The special classes will help older adults connect with family and friends this holiday season. This includes a special Christmas social hour on Friday, Dec. 25 at 11 a.m.