“For the future of Midland County, I want young people to know they can get what they seek right here. I want them to stay or return and find a high quality of life, a thriving professional path, and a social fabric that welcomes them.” -Terri Johnson
Read MoreThe Alden B. Dow Home & Studio proudly presents A New Vision: The Graphic Art of Tim Lewis, an exhibition celebrating the extraordinary life, career, and craft of acclaimed graphic designer and illustrator Timothy Gale Lewis. A native of Midland, Michigan, Lewis was shaped by a city defined by the arts, science, and creativity, a vision brought to life through the inspiring work of Alden B. Dow, F.A.I.A., Architect Laureate of Michigan.
Read MoreOne of the ways Reece Endeavor shows care for tenants is through their monthly pantry picks. Stocked with essentials like toilet paper, dish soap, and laundry detergent, the pantry allows tenants to choose the items that make daily living just a little easier. It’s a small act with a big impact, because when basic needs are met, people can focus on living full and meaningful lives.
Read MoreAt our latest Max Loves Midland Navigation Team meeting, we dug into the power of postsecondary education—college, trades, apprenticeships, and more—and how it shapes the future of Midland County.
Read More“I was born a do-it-yourselfer. I've been that way since I was a kid. I once made a pair of glasses out of a fax machine tray and a Dremel tool because I broke my real ones. They didn't work, but I made something. That spirit has carried through my entire journey.” - Lily Kelsey
Read MoreThe Midland County Kindergarten Transition Team, also known as the School Readiness Advisory Committee, is a coalition dedicated to making the transition into kindergarten a positive experience for children and their families. This group brings together parents, teachers, administrators, preschool educators, special education representatives, and other community partners with one shared goal: to ensure that every child has the tools and confidence they need to thrive as they begin their educational journey.
Read MoreThe Midland Area Community Foundation, in partnership with the City of Midland Parks and Recreation Department, is inviting the public to submit potential names for the nearly completed new pedestrian bridge as part of the Poseyville Preserve Project.
Read MoreI was born a do-it-yourselfer. I've been that way since I was a kid. I once made a pair of glasses out of a fax machine tray and a Dremel tool because I broke my real ones. They didn't work, but I made something. That spirit has carried through my entire journey.” - Brandon Morey
Read MoreThe annual MYPros Community Crowdfund launched on August 1 and will have one month to raise $25,000 for Crepes Et Amis, Iron Dame and the rest of the Townsend Street block.
Read More“I want to see a future where everyone can experience nature, where kids and adults alike can walk, bike, and paddle their way to something meaningful. And I hope we keep making room for one another in the process because places do not just define this community; its people define it.” -Dennis Pilaske
Read MorePublic Arts Midland and the Midland Area Cultural Awareness Coalition are inviting community members of all ages and experience levels to participate in the 2025 Creativity Contest, which will celebrate the theme “In Diversity There Is Beauty and Strength.” Public Arts Midland and the Midland Area Cultural Awareness Coalition are both Midland Area Community Foundation initiatives.
Read MoreThe Midland Area River Days Festival, a proud project of the Midland Area Community Foundation, takes place this weekend, July 31 through August 3. Fisher Companies is returning as the presenting sponsor.
Read MoreThe Midland County Department of Public Health is hosting its annual Back to School Health Fair on Thursday August 7, 2025 from 12pm-6pm. Due to renovation work at the Midland County Services Building, the health fair will be at the St. Brigid Catholic Church/School gymnasium.
Read MoreKirsten Dean is a licensed massage therapist and offers therapeutic and relaxation massages, facial massages, hot stones, hot bamboo, cupping, Reiki and more. She spent her whole life watching her mom practice Reiki, which peaked her interest in following a similar career path.
Read More“My name is Heather Pohl, and I’ve been in early childhood education for 21 years now. Two whole decades of early mornings, story times, lunchboxes, naptime routines, and muddy little boots by the door. I live and work here in Midland County at Honey-Bee’s Daycare, and I’ve built my days around taking care of little ones under four years old.”
Read MoreIn Midland County, food assistance is the number one reason people call the resource help line (211). Food insecurity is on the rise, and many of our neighbors struggle to meet their basic needs. Phoenix Community Farm (PCF) addresses this need by growing and donating nutritious produce and offering hands-on agricultural education.
Read MoreLoneliness is something many older adults face, and its effects can touch both the body and the mind. But there's a powerful, positive way to combat these feelings: volunteering.
Read MoreRhiannon Gonzales moved to Midland recently, but has been working in and connected to the community for years. Originally from Hemlock, she moved to Saginaw while attending Saginaw Valley State University.
Read More1in6 Support, a nonprofit focusing on supporting families of children with disabilities, is pleased to announce that it has been selected to receive a grant from the Midland Area Community Foundation’s Community Investment Fund.
Read MoreJoelle Jacobs moved back to Midland about a year-and-a-half ago. After growing up in Midland, Joelle moved to New Mexico for a few years after college, and is now the Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator for Midland County.
Read More
