UnoDeuce Blog

UNHOUSED & UNFILTERED: Season 1, Episode 2

Episode 2 features attorney Elly Jordon from the Michigan Poverty Law Center, who brings her domestic and international experience to shed light on changes in public benefits resulting from the 2025 H.R. 1 bill and how those changes specifically impact the folks we serve.

CLIENT STORY: Michigan Center for Rural Health

Celebrating John Barnas: A Lifelong Champion for Rural Health in Michigan

In every community, there are people quietly doing the work that changes lives. They aren’t always the loudest voices in the room. They’re the connectors. The problem-solvers. The ones who keep showing up year after year because they believe people deserve better.

For more than 26 years, John Barnas has been exactly that kind of leader for rural health care in Michigan.

Recently honored with the Louis Gorin Award for Outstanding Achievement in Rural Health, John’s impact stretches across hospitals, clinics, communities, and countless lives throughout the state. But what makes this recognition so […]

UnoDeuce May Update: Deucey Awards, Hope in Action & Community Stories

May was a full one for UnoDeuce and if you blinked, you might have missed some of the best moments of the year so far. From award show excitement to a brand-new community initiative and a fresh way to stay connected, the team has been busy telling the stories that matter most. Here’s a look at what went down and what’s coming up.

**🏆 The Deucey Awards: Records Broken, Stories Celebrated**

The Deucey Awards closed out at the top of May, and by every measure, it was the biggest year yet. Votes poured in at a record-breaking pace — a […]

ART’S ROLL CALL: Episode 35: Michelle Detering

Welcome to episode 35 of Arts Roll Call, a podcast for the arts curious. Join host Robin Miner Swartz as she interviews artist Michelle Detering. They talk about Michelle’s life as an artist, the challenges and delights of the art festival life, workshops and more!

About Arts Roll Call
Arts Roll Call pulls back the curtain to explore the lived experience of artists and arts organizations in the Greater Lansing region. Presented by Arts Council Greater Lansing and hosted by local celebrity Robin Miner-Swartz, this podcast was created to give the Council’s members an opportunity to share their thoughts and talk about the role […]

CLIENT STORY: Big Brothers Big Sisters

Big Brothers Big Sisters: The Transformative Impact of Mentorship

There’s something powerful about knowing someone believes in you. Not because they have to. Not because it’s their job. But because they genuinely care.

That’s the heartbeat behind Big Brothers Big Sisters and the message that came through loud and clear. The stories shared weren’t just about mentorship programs or school partnerships—they were about human connection. About creating spaces where young people feel seen, supported, and capable of becoming something bigger than they imagined.

And honestly, the ripple effect is incredible.

From stronger schools and more confident students to future leaders discovering their voice, the impact of mentorship […]

MEET THE TEAM: Zac Crute

Meet Zachary Crute: The Event & Studio Wizard Powering UnoDeuce Multimedia

Walk into the UnoDeuce Multimedia studio on any given day and there’s a good chance you’ll hear a mix of camera shutters, live audio checks, creative brainstorming, and somebody laughing in the middle of a production meeting. Somewhere in the center of that controlled chaos is Zachary Crute—the guy helping bring it all together.

Known around the studio as the “event and studio wizard,” Zac has quickly become one of the driving forces behind UnoDeuce Multimedia’s live productions, in-studio recordings, and community storytelling projects. Whether he’s managing livestreams, coordinating nonprofit events, troubleshooting tech minutes before […]