“Last year, Hidden Harvest rescued and distributed 3.8 million pounds of food, valued at around $11 million, and we gave it all away for free.” -Samantha McKenzie
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Join the Alden B. Dow Home and Studio and Mid-Century Modern Midland for two events centered in the rich architectural legacy of Midland, Michigan on Saturday, May 16.
In the morning, Erin Hawkins, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Communications for Visit Columbus, will present her lecture “Different by Design: How Columbus, Indiana Became an Architectural Destination” at the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Auditorium at 11 AM.
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Give Local Midland, the Midland Area Community Foundation’s annual 24-hour giving event for nonprofit endowment funds held at the Foundation, returns on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. This year’s event will feature over 85 local nonprofits working to raise dollars to support their critical work today and for generations to come.
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“I want this community to remain a place where people feel welcome and supported. I want us to keep building on that sense of connection and continue showing up for one another.” -Jesse Fletcher
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Midland Child Advocacy Center's 13th annual Art + Advocacy Auction to be held May 14 from 5:30-9 p.m. at Creative 360, 5501 Jefferson Avenue. Presented by Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, this event celebrates the intersection of art and advocacy, raising funds and awareness for the critical work of Midland Child Advocacy Center, in protecting and supporting children who have experienced abuse or neglect.
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Midland Child Advocacy Center invites you to join us in celebrating National Child Abuse Prevention month this April. Child Abuse Prevention month is a time for communities to raise awareness and inspire collective action so our children can lead their best lives.
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The Humane Society of Midland County (HSoMC) invites the community to attend its annual “Paws for a Cause Luncheon Fundraiser – Presented by MOTTO Mortgage” on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at The Great Hall in Midland.
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The Noon Exchange Club of Midland is proud to announce the return of its annual Boots on the Green Golf Outing, taking place on Friday, August 21, 2026, at Sandy Ridge Golf Course.
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The St. Baldrick Foundation is a nationwide organization that raises money for childhood cancer research. The money they raise is awarded as grants to research labs worldwide and has raised over $350 million since it began in the early 2000s.
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A bright new symbol of connection and kindness arrived in Midland this weekend: the community’s first Happy To Chat Bench, created through a partnership between Happy To Chat Bench in New Jersey and 1in6 Support in Midland.
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The Junior League of the Great Lakes Bay Region invites the community to celebrate the start of the holiday season with its 36th annual Festival of Trees, a cherished tradition and signature fundraiser featuring a stunning display of decorated trees, wreaths, and garlands - all available to win through a festive raffle.
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Behind closed doors, too many families, seniors, and students are making impossible choices between paying for food, rent, or heat. More than 13,000 people in Midland County are food insecure, including 2,680 children and 1,454 seniors, states the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan.
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The Affordable Housing Alliance (AHA) is proud to celebrate 30 years of providing safe, affordable homes for Midland County residents with its Evening of Impact fundraiser, to be held Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at The H Hotel in downtown Midland.
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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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“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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“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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“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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In 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.
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Before stepping into nonprofit leadership, Holly built a successful career in the corporate world, working in advertising, writing, and graphic design—including running her own ad agency. But over time, she found herself more drawn to volunteer work than client work. “I was spending a lot of my time volunteering around at-risk youth, serving on the school board, and mentoring with Big Brothers Big Sisters,” she said. That passion led her to take a bold leap into the nonprofit world nearly two decades ago—a decision she says was the best of her career.
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Midland’s Abilities Parade is set to take place again in 2025, celebrating the talents and strengths of all in the community on May 17th at Grove Park. Neighbors across the Great Lakes Bay Region are invited to attend this free and family-friendly event that is held by 1in6 Support in partnership with the City of Midland Parks and Recreation.
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