CLIENT STORY: Communities In Schools Michigan – Our Impact in 2025
CLIENT STORY: Communities In Schools Michigan – Our Impact in 2025
A Year of Student Impact Across Michigan: Communities In Schools Reflects on 2025 and What’s Ahead
Every year tells a story, and for Communities In Schools of Michigan, 2025 was a chapter defined by commitment, connection, and meaningful change. Across classrooms, hallways, and communities statewide, the organization continued to show what’s possible when students are surrounded by the right support at the right time. As the year comes to a close, it’s a moment to reflect on the impact made and look ahead with optimism toward what’s next.
Communities In Schools of Michigan exists for a simple but powerful reason: […]
PAULTALK: Media, Trust, and the Power of Real Stories – Our Owner Paul Schmidt Reflects on Authentic Storytelling
PAULTALK: Media, Trust, and the Power of Real Stories – Our Owner Paul Schmidt Reflects on Authentic Storytelling
Media, Trust, and the Power of Real Stories: Our Owner Paul Schmidt Reflects on Authentic Storytelling
At the start of every year, our owner Paul Schmidt sets aside space for reflection. Not trends, not algorithms, not chasing attention—but an honest look at why storytelling matters and how it’s evolving. This PaulTalk opens with a topic that’s been shaping media for more than a decade: trust. In a world saturated with noise, misinformation, and increasingly sophisticated technology, the conversation centers on what it means to tell stories people can still believe.
For Paul, the […]
CLIENT STORY: Association of Fundraising Professionals: Greater Detroit Chapter – Honoring Our Distinguished Volunteers
CLIENT STORY: Association of Fundraising Professionals: Greater Detroit Chapter – Honoring Our Distinguished Volunteers
Honoring the Heart of Philanthropy: Celebrating the Distinguished Volunteers at AFP Greater Detroit’s National Philanthropy Day
On November 13, 2025, the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) of Greater Detroit gathered the philanthropic community for one of the nation’s largest local celebrations of National Philanthropy Day. At the heart of the evening was a clear focus: honoring the volunteers whose time, leadership, and commitment quietly power nonprofit work across Metro Detroit.
Volunteers are often the unseen force behind progress. They serve on boards and committees, mentor emerging professionals, support events, and lend their expertise wherever it’s needed most. […]
ART’S ROLL CALL: Jen Estill — Creating Place and Community Through the Arts
ART’S ROLL CALL: Jen Estill — Creating Place and Community Through the Arts
Welcome to Episode 33 of Arts Roll Call–a podcast for the arts curious. In this episode, host Robin Miner-Swartz talks with Jen Estill, founder of Redhead Consultancy and Nelson Gallery. They talk about the growth of Redhead and the addition of the gallery, the 2025 Arts Impact Project, creative placemaking, 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 […]
CLIENT STORY: Child and Family Charities Resilience Hero Award Winner 2025: Danielle Robinson and Bobby Hoffman
CLIENT STORY: Child and Family Charities Resilience Hero Award Winner 2025: Danielle Robinson and Bobby Hoffman
Spreading Kindness in Action: Bobby and Danielle’s Story Behind the Red Nose Ruckus 2025 Resilience Hero Award
Some stories don’t stay on the page. They grow legs, find a voice, and turn into something lived. That’s the heart of the Red Nose Ruckus 2025 Resilience Hero Award and the reason Bobby Hoffman and Danielle Robinson’s story resonates far beyond a single moment of recognition. Their journey shows what happens when compassion stops being an idea and becomes a daily practice, rooted in family, community, and the belief that kindness can change lives.
For Bobby, that […]
CLIENT STORY: MSU Landscaping – The Grounds Crew and Their Everyday Impact
CLIENT STORY: MSU Landscaping – The Grounds Crew and Their Everyday Impact
Behind the Scenes at MSU: The Grounds Crew Shaping the Everyday Spartan Experience
At first glance, Michigan State University feels effortless. Tree-lined walkways, manicured lawns, colorful flowerbeds, clear sidewalks, and smooth traffic flow all blend together into a campus that feels welcoming and alive. But behind that polished experience is a massive, coordinated effort happening every single day—often before sunrise and long after most lights turn off.
With more than 20,000 trees, miles of sidewalks and roads, athletic fields, gardens, parking areas, and even championship golf courses, maintaining MSU’s park-like campus is no small task. It’s the responsibility of […]