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Our Projects

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.

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Equitable Community Development

Individuals and families deserve to live in a vibrant, thriving community that fosters entrepreneurship, sustainable development, and economic growth. In Southwest Michigan, many community-based organizations and municipalities have made some strides to create a more inclusive and equitable community development process to ensure every voice is heard and valued.
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Youth Mental Health

In 2024, Southwest Michigan Journalism Collaborative was awarded a collaborative reporting grant by Solutions Journalism Network to focus on youth mental health. The grant comes on the heels of the SWMJC’s successful two-year Mental Wellness Project, funded by Solutions Journalism Network, which produced 75 stories on mental health topics in the region, including 47 that were translated into Spanish.

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Mental Wellness Project

The Mental Wellness Project is a solutions-oriented journalism initiative covering mental health issues in Southwest Michigan, created by the Southwest Michigan Journalism Collaborative.

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