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Blog Post

Posted April 24, 2025

Emily Diaz-Torres founded the Macomb Immigrant Service Center (MISC) to address the critical gap in support services for Macomb County’s growing immigrant population. While serving as president of the Hispanic Coalition of Macomb, she observed that new arrivals often struggled with basic tasks, such as scheduling doctor appointments or navigating public transportation.

Categories: Advancing Macomb, Communities, Nonprofits

Blog Post

Posted February 3, 2025

K-9 officers work tirelessly in communities throughout Macomb County and the region to ensure public safety, often at great personal expense. Recognizing this need, a Macomb County-based nonprofit called Szajna-Carr For The Paws has stepped in to provide essential support. Founded by Evette Szajna and her husband, Mark Carr, this all-volunteer organization is making a difference for K-9 teams throughout Macomb County and beyond.

Categories: Advancing Macomb, Communities, Nonprofits

In the News

Posted January 27, 2025

Macomb Daily - January 27,2025 Ten Macomb County high school students participated in Student Government Government Day with the county Board of Commissioners on Thursday, culminating with the essay winner from among 46 students being announced at the afternoon board meeting....Students were invited to attend the 3 p.m. regular board meeting, where Megan Morell from Lake Shore High School in St. Clair Shores was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from Advancing Macomb, nonprofit organization that convenes resources to solve community challenges and enrich residents’ lives.

Categories: Advancing Macomb, Communities, Workforce/Education

AM News

Posted October 4, 2024

Advancing Macomb hosted its second annual Community Engagement Summit on September 27, 2024 at the Welsh Activity Center at Lake St. Clair Metropark. The event brought together business, community and civic leaders from across Macomb County and metro Detroit for an afternoon of networking, collaboration and learning centered on best practices for community engagement.

Categories: Advancing Macomb, Communities, Development and Projects, Nonprofits

In the News

Posted September 18, 2024

DBusiness, Sept. 12, 2024 - Advancing Macomb, a 501(c)(3) that convenes resources to solve community challenges and enrich the lives of Macomb County residents, will host its second Community Engagement Summit on Sept. 27 from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Welsh Activity Center at Lake St. Clair Metropark in Harrison Township. The event will offer practical strategies and valuable tools to help attendees better engage with their communities. Attendees will also learn why community engagement is essential for achieving success in community development, improving quality of life and encouraging greater economic growth.

Categories: Advancing Macomb, Communities, Development and Projects

In the News

Posted September 9, 2024

Advancing Macomb will host its second annual Community Engagement Summit on Sept. 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Lake St. Clair Metropark’s Welsh Activity Center in Harrison Township. The event will offer practical strategies and valuable tools to help attendees better engage with their communities. Attendees will also learn why community engagement is essential for achieving success in community development, improving quality of life and encouraging greater economic growth.

Categories: Advancing Macomb, Communities, Development and Projects, Nonprofits

In the News

Posted August 22, 2024

Metromode, 8/22/24 - What’s happening: The second annual Community Engagement Summit has been announced for Friday, Sept. 27, in Harrison Township. The four-hour event is hosted by the Advancing Macomb nonprofit in its efforts to build community and economic development in Macomb County, though the summit will likely appeal to those with similar interests beyond the county line.

Categories: Advancing Macomb, Communities, Development and Projects, Economy, Nonprofits

Press Release

Posted August 19, 2024

Mt. Clemens, Mich. (Aug. 19, 2024) – Advancing Macomb, a 501c3 that convenes resources to solve community challenges and enrich the lives of Macomb County residents, will host its second annual Community Engagement Summit on Friday, September 27, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Welsh Activity Center at Lake St. Clair Metropark in Harrison Twp., Mich. Event Provides Tools and Strategies for Successful Community Engagement

Categories: Advancing Macomb, Communities, Development and Projects, Economy, Nonprofits

In the News

Posted August 14, 2024

Macomb Daily, August 13, 2024 - How can Michigan grow its population? That was the question at the heart of Tuesday’s roundtable discussion with Michigan’s Chief Growth Officer Hilary Doe, Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel and members from Connect Macomb held at Velocity in Sterling Heights. “I think it went great,” said Doe, whose team from the state’s newly established Growth Office has been traveling the state to highlight and amplify ways regions have incorporated growth priorities. “The diversity of experience within the group was really helpful.”

Categories: Advancing Macomb, Business, Communities, Economy

Blog Post

Posted August 7, 2024

Through the Nonprofit Spotlight series, Advancing Macomb highlights the work of a Macomb County-based nonprofit. This month, we feature MyCare Health Center. The need for quality yet affordable healthcare in Macomb County is significant. A recent survey conducted by the Macomb County Health Department revealed that nearly half of the surveyed Macomb County residents believe the cost of their healthcare has made it difficult to access services. There is a solution.

Categories: Advancing Macomb, Communities, Nonprofits