Michigan Voices

Honoring Memorial Day Through the Eyes of Veteran Who Continues to Serve His Community and At the War Memorial

May 24, 2026 ~ At the heart of The War Memorial is a deep commitment to honoring those who have served. Through year-round patriotic programming, commemorations, and gatherings, creating meaningful opportunities to recognize service, preserve history, and foster connection among veterans, their families, and the wider public. War Memorial spokesperson Alex Szwarc joins Michigan Voices After serving more than a decade in the U.S. Navy, Robert McCarty knew he wanted a career centered on helping others. His experience as an Aviation Rescue Swimmer — which included intensive medical training for water rescue operations — ultimately inspired him to pursue nursing. McCarty, a registered nurse at Henry Ford St. John Hospital, said many aspects of the job mirror his time in the military. McCarty joins Michigan Voices. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Healing Grief and New Options for the Unhoused in Our Community

May, 17, 2026 ~ VOA Michigan is celebrating the groundbreaking of The Booth Community, a 61-apartment Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) development located at the long-vacant former St. Mary of Redford School. The $31 million redevelopment will transform the historic building in Detroit, into safe, stable, and affordable housing for individuals and families experiencing chronic homelessness. VOA Michigan CEO Aubrey Macfarlane joins Michigan Voices. New Hope Center for Grief Support is a charitable organization dedicated to bringing hope, healing, and new beginnings to adults and children grieving the death of a loved one. Assistant director for New Hope Center, Susan Arnould, joins Michigan Voices. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From Northeast to Southwest Detroit, Two Organizations are Rising to Meet the Needs of the Community with Compassion and Care

April 8, 2026 ~ Deo Gratias Ministries Detroit, a nonprofit founded by two Felician sisters in 2018, has operated next door to the St Jude Mission Church at Seven Mile and Kelly on Detroit’s northeast side. Dio Gratias Cafe' serves hot meals, runs a food pantry, community garden, and tutoring programs. Executive Director Bob Sadler joins Michigan Voices. The Cabrini Clinic in Southwest Detroit is the oldest free medical clinic in America, proudly serving those in need regardless of faith, language, or status. Other free clinics around the country have patterned their services on the work of the Cabrini Clinic, which was founded by Fr. Clement Kern in 1950. Elisa Alverez Martinez, Cabrini's executive director, joins Michigan Voices. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Connecting Communities and Lending a Hand to Those Facing Educational Barriers

April 3, 2026 ~ Connect Macomb, together with Advancing Macomb and the Anchor Bay Chamber of Commerce, is proud to join Chambers of Commerce across Michigan for Community Impact Day on May 13, 2026, on a united effort to make both a local and statewide economic impact that strengthens and builds better communities. Macomb Connect CEO and President Stacy Ziarko joins Michigan Voices. Insight School of Michigan (ISMI), a statewide tuition-free online public school serving students across the state, has announced a new partnership with Live Rite Structured Recovery Corp, a Macomb County nonprofit that helps individuals in recovery from substance use disorders and mental health challenges, to help expand access to education, social-emotional support, and workforce readiness resources for students facing barriers to success in traditional school settings. Teresa Boardman, head of Insight School of Michigan, and Brenda Maks, president and founder of Live Rite, join Michigan Voices. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michigan Voices Speaks With a Local Organization Helping Victims of Child Abuse and Another Dedicated to Helping Senior Citizens With Home Repairs

April 26, 2026 ~ April is sexual assault awareness month. Over 420,000 Americans ages 12 and up experience sexual abuse each year, according to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network, Nearly every minute, someone in the U.S. is sexually assaulted. Every nine minutes, that someone is a child. Melanie Richards, director of the Kids Talk Children's Advocacy Center, joins Michigan Voices. St Joseph's Helpers is an organization founded on Christian values, made up of men and women who volunteer their time and their talents to help those in need to feel safe and secure in their homes. Rayna Bennet joins Michigan Voices to talk about the mission of St. Josephs Helpers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.