Michigan Voices

Local Organizations Keeps Good Food from Going to Waste and Helps Injured Veterans Find Wheelchairs

June 14, 2026 ~ In the United States, about 30–40% of the food supply is lost or wasted each year, which translates to roughly 103–194 million tons of food. Danielle Todd, the executive director of Make Food Not Waste, joins Michigan Voices to discuss how the organization is saving good food from going to landfills. Across the country and here in Michigan, thousands of our nation's veterans are facing daily challenges navigating mobility limitations caused by service-connected injuries. Many still encounter delays and barriers when trying to access the equipment they urgently need. Crystal Lee Laramore is the executive director of Wheelchairs for Warriors. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Helping Inspire Young Men and Foster Children

June 7, 2026 ~ Caught Up Mentoring was founded to inspire, mold, and empower young men to be productive members of society, giving them tools and resources to succeed as they enter into manhood. Founder and Executive Director Toson Knight says they are passionate about transforming the lives of young men from all walks of life, helping them become beacons of hope in their communities. Their programs have served over 300 men from low-income families in Detroit. Spaulding for Children is a private nonprofit child welfare agency founded in 1968 and based in Southfield. The organization works with states and agencies nationwide on foster care, adoption, and post-adoption. Melissa Jenovai, Spaulding CEO, joins Michigan Voices to talk about the need for foster homes for Michigan's ten thousand children who are in foster care. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Meeting the Needs of the Area Homeless and Inspiring the Human-Animal Bond

May 31, 2026 ~ The Pope Francis Center provides holistic, transformational solutions to people experiencing homelessness. We envision a Detroit without homelessness, where every person has the resources for sustained stability. They operate a drop-in Day Center to meet basic needs for anyone seeking support and the Bridge Housing Campus, a residential transitional housing facility. President and CEO Fr. Tim McCabe joins Michigan Voices. The Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit is dedicated to the rescue, protection, and adoption of companion animals in need while inspiring the human-animal bond. Spokesperson Nova Zorok joins Michigan Voices to talk about their signature fundraiser, Pawchella. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.