Community Wealth

6 July 2022 Earlier this week, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) released the Care for MI Drinking Water tool. This new tool expands MDHHS resources for individuals to test and track their drinking water quality beyond private wells to also include those on public and private water systems. The easy to navigate Care for MI Drinking … Read More

  With so many moving parts happening around water infrastructure funding through the American Rescue Plan Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill (also known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act) the top question is: how can my community access these funds to improve our water infrastructure? Below you will find the latest updates on available funding through these channels … Read More

  Here at the MML Foundation we believe that the next big thing is a million little things – in Trenton, MI that next big thing is composed of a million little stories. The downtown business district is a stage for the rich history of a town built on trade and the vibrant stories of the folks who call Trenton home. The … Read More

The MML Foundation recognizes that successful local government is central to the social, cultural, and economic recovery from the pandemic. To be successful, every municipality needs engaged and active citizens. A strong civic base is key to ensuring good governance and creating an equitable and vibrant place. A strong local economy is essential in supporting a strong civic base. The … Read More

May 30 through June 5 of 2020 is Porch Placemaking Week. At the MML Foundation and the Michigan Municipal League, we have been working with placemaking for a long time. The new threat of COVID-19 has us (and a lot of people, especially MML members) thinking about what the future of public spaces looks like. So far, reports from countries … Read More

  This guest blog comes from Melissa Milton-Pung, program manager, Policy Research Labs, at the Michigan Municipal League. The blog originally appeared on the Michigan Municipal League website on April 25, 2020. You can find the original post here. Food security is deeply embedded in local economic and financial stability, a core tenet of Community Wealth, for both households and … Read More