This story is part of the Faces of Midland project. A Circle of Support, Jan Lampman’s life of advocating.
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This story is part of the Faces of Midland project. From Collapse to Contribution, Adam Wittbrodt gives back.
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“I'm Holly Miller, and I'm the President and CEO of United Way of Midland County. I moved to Midland in the late 80s. Midland is home.” - Holly Miller
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Justin McCrory is the Leasing & Marketing Consultant at Brooks Estates, where he works with the property manager to run the community and conduct tours, while also serving as a social media strategist for multiple MRD Apartment properties. Beyond leasing, he also connects people to Midland.
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“I have lived and worked in cities across the country, and I can confidently say that nowhere else matches the level of gratitude, generosity, and neighborliness here.” - Gary Billotti
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Kirsten 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.
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“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
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One 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.
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At 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.
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“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
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The 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.
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The 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.
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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.” - Brandon Morey
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The 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.
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“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
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The 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.
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Kirsten 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.
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Rhiannon 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.
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1in6 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.
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Joelle 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.
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