AMC Theatres partnered with the Autism Society to bring Sensory Friendly Films To metro Detroit. AMC offers unique movie showings where they turn the lights up, and turn the sound down, so you can get up, dance, walk, shout or sing! The Sensory Friendly Film program is available on the second and fourth Saturday (family-friendly) […]
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Metro Detroit Cooling Centers are Open
CITY OF DETROIT COOLING CENTERS OPEN WHEN HEAT EMERGENCY IS DECLARED When the summer heat reaches extreme temperatures, it is critical to take steps to keep cool and prevent heat illness. Five Recreation Centers will be opened as cooling centers when a Heat Emergency is declared by the City of Detroit Chief Health Officer. The […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental Health Month increases awareness of mental illness and its impact on the physical, emotional, and mental well- being of children, families, and communities. Mental Health Month was established in 1949 to increase the awareness of mental health and wellness in Americans’ lives, and to celebrate recovery. Good, positive mental health is essential for a […]
Brittney Wolte is Michigan Miss Amazing 2021
Simply Awe-inspiring! Our friend, Brittney Wolte, has been crowned Michigan Miss Amazing 2021. Miss Amazing is a non-profit pageant that started in 2007. It is designed to celebrate girls and women with disabilities; the competition teaches self-advocacy skills, sparks connections, and helps open -up pathways to leadership. Join us in celebrating her amazing accomplishment. Way-to-go […]
Michigan is now offering free college tuition!
The application for the Michigan Reconnect Program is live. Michigan Reconnect is an economic-growth/workforce development program that would provide a tuition-free pathway to an in-demand industry certificate or associate degree for Michigan adults (25+). To qualify, students must meet the minimum age requirement, have lived in the state for a year or longer and have […]
City of Detroit Warming Centers
With frigid temperatures already here, the City of Detroit is reminding residents that warming centers and respite locations are open to provide relief from the cold. For more information about the warming and respite centers, call the Detroit Health Department at (313) 876-4000. The City has three warming centers, in conjunction with two local nonprofit […]
Coronavirus Community Care Network Drive-Thru Testing
CCCN Testing is now taking place at the Joseph Walker Williams Community Center. Tests are free to all Wayne, Oakland and Macomb county residents and there is no prescription needed. To ensure that all residents have access to COVID-19 testing, the Coronavirus Community Care Network is operating a COVID-19 testing site at the Joseph Walker […]
A Thanksgiving Message from PsyGenics
Gratitude; The holiday is a time to come together, enjoy friends, family, food, and most of all reflect on the blessings reaped over the year. We are truly blessed to have a dedicated staff and such inspirational consumers. Happy Thanksgiving to our staff, consumers, their families and our neighbors. In celebration of the holiday, all […]
Global Handwashing Day 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic provides an important reminder that one of the most effective ways to stop the spread of germs and stay healthy is also one of the simplest — handwashing with soap and water. Keeping hands clean can prevent 1 in 3 diarrheal illnesses and 1 in 5 respiratory infections, such as a cold […]
Sinai-Grace Hospital, DABO to offer free COVID-19 testing through May
Sinai-Grace Hospital is joining a coalition led by the Detroit Association of Black Organizations to offer free coronavirus testing to Detroit residents this weekend. The move is part of a widespread effort to help battle the spread of the coronavirus. People can get tested without having to visit a healthcare provider, but must register. Registration […]