One of the ways Southwest Michigan Journalism Collaborative operationalizes its mission is through collaborative projects. We believe by working together as part of the local news and information ecosystem, we are able to bring attention to critical issues within the Southwest Michigan communities.
Learn more about our projects below.
If you would like to contribute a story idea for one of our projects below, please use the Contact Us form here or below to submit an idea or question.
Equitable Community Development
This collaborative reporting project is focused on economic and community development issues in Southwest Michigan.
Youth Mental Health
In early 2024, SWMJC was awarded a collaborative reporting grant by Solutions Journalism Network to focus on youth mental health. With the U.S. General Surgeon’s recent report on the increased urgency to address youth mental health, this project highlights current solutions.
El Proyecto de Bienestar Mental
SWMJC inaugural collaborative reporting project focused on mental health in Southwest Michigan. The goal of this project is to shed light on the key issues impacting access to mental health services. This project was funded by Solutions Journalism Network.
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