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𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗡𝗔𝗣 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 Michigan SNAP benefit recipients who have minor children will receive a total of $120 per child in extra SNAP benefits this summer to help defray the cost of meals that schools typically provide for many children during the academic year. According to the USDA, close to 13% of US households were food insecure in 2022. This is the highest rate of food insecurity in the last two decades; and it represents an increase of almost 44% from 2021. These statistics highlight the importance of school meal programs and their summer counterparts in combating childhood hunger. States, other than Michigan, that are providing extra SNAP benefits this summer include Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. According to the USDA, several other states are in the process of signing-up for the summer SNAP program; let’s hope they do so soon. Across the US, summer SNAP benefits are expected to feed around 2 million children this year. SNAP benefit payment dates vary by state, but participants should expect to receive 3 monthly payments of $40 each. Michiganders can expect to receive their first benefit payment in the month of July.  For more information on Michigan’s summer SNAP program, go to: https://lnkd.in/ePAVu4FR. ...because no child should ever go hungry in the United States of America!

Generations: good article about how Gen Z, having come of age in the pandemic and during the height of our partisan political follies, is the most disillusioned American generation in modern history. Similarly, last week's The New York Times The Daily podcast was about the microgeneration boom of millennials born from 1990-93, and how they have been economically pummelled their whole lives. https://lnkd.in/eeVEdP_Z #GenZ #Millennials #Economics

Playing in an all-girl rock band. Scooping ice cream at the Dairy Queen. Doing data entry at a doctor's office. This is how I spent my summers in high school. Nowadays, kids are launching businesses, going to intensive academic programs on elite college campuses, building hospitals, and more mindblowing things over their summers. But I still see kids rocking out, scooping ice cream, and doing office work. If you think the first group of kids have better college prospects simply because of how they spent their summers, you'd be wrong! What matters most is how students grow as people, learners, and community members over the summer. Not how much money their parents spent on a program, what campus they frolicked on, or where they traveled. If you've got a high schooler and you need help choosing the right summer opportunities for them, check out our brand spanking new Ultimate Guide to Summer Planning course. Link in the comments!

Feature Friday! How about we dedicate Fridays to celebrate the amazing and inspiring stories of our fellows, alumni, staff, students, and partners? Drop a comment below and tell us who you'd love to see featured in our first Feature Friday! #FeatureFriday #GoAheadLead #InspiringStories #FridayFunDay

Adult education is so important because it opens so many career pathways! #AdultEd is so much more than a GED credential. Look at the awesome career that Krista chose through #AdultEducation! #EducateAndElevate #AdultLearnerSuccess #CareerPathways

Susan M. Cheng, Ed.L.D., MPP and I are seeking input on what women and women of color administrators in higher education need for their own personal, professional, and collective well-being and development. We are two fellows from The Equity Lab Seeding Disruption cohorts in Washington, DC, and we are looking to understand and co-construct spaces of thriving and wellness for women of color and women in higher education.  This is a voluntary, empathy conversation, where we are seeking to understand, what women and women of color in higher education are seeking for their own sustainability and wellness.  This is not a research study. To learn more about the Seeding Disruption Fellowship Program, please visit https://lnkd.in/eFZ6HSV9. To register for the empathy focus groups, please visit here: https://lnkd.in/eugRJwq4 All the best, Susan Cheng & Samantha Cohen

You've probably heard by now that we have a second cohort of interns supporting Moxley Public Health this summer as part of our Women Supporting Women in Public Health Internship Program https://buff.ly/3lKLgsC 🤝 We've been sharing their answers to a few fun questions all summer so you can get to know them better and see the amazing things they bring to the table. Scroll through our socials to see all 6 profiles 💻 Our last feature is 📣 Caroline Gagne, MHA Candidate, Bowling Green State University - read Caroline's full bio here https://buff.ly/3AqOCs4 ❓ What's been your favorite class that you have taken in your public health graduate program? ➡️ My favorite course from my graduate program has been Social Determinants of Health. This class allowed me to explore many areas that affect health as well as investigate one for myself and find solutions to address it ❓ If you could have any animal as a pet, what would it be? ➡️ A penguin! They are my favorite animal of all time 🐧 ❓ What's your favorite song right now? ➡️ My favorite song right now is More of You by Chris Stapleton 🎶 ❓ What does being a woman in public health mean to you? ➡️ Being a woman in public health means that issues impacting women hold a special place in my heart. Resonating with the issues women face gives me the motivation to find solutions to improve the overall health and well-being of women ❓ What do you do for self-care or a little treat to yourself? ➡️ My favorite form of self-care is doing a face mask and baking the seasonal Pillsbury sugar cookies! 💆🍪 Thanks for joining us this summer, Caroline! ✨

In less than 4 months, we will be bringing together three AMAZING leaders for a powerful conversation! Our Tough Cookies Luncheon will be held on April 4, 2024 at the Overland Park Convention Center. Today, we introduce our third panelist joining the Tough Cookies Luncheon, the INCREDIBLE Fahteema Parrish, BS, MA ITMgt, ENV SP, President & Founder of Parrish & Sons Construction Co. Get to know a little more about Fahteema: 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡 As the Owner, President, and Founder of Parrish & Sons Construction, my journey is a colorful tapestry woven from childhood memories and the guiding wisdom of my father. Picture this: a little girl accompanying her dad on HVAC service calls to neighbors, friends, and community spaces. That was me—immersed in the world of fixing, teaching, and spreading goodwill. Despite an early nudge toward a different path, I embraced higher education, delving into Information Technology, embarking on a two-decade journey as a Software Engineer, steering global teams. Yet, amidst the tech whirlwind, the call to serve my community echoed louder. Drawing from my experiences, I found pride in failures, using them as stepping stones to smarter, more impactful work. My dad's advice to pursue education laid the foundation for a legacy—a business aimed at creating careers for many. This journey, rooted in lessons from a humble beginning, continues to shape my vision—to mentor, to build, and to leave a lasting impact on those around me. 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐠𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐬? We should always encourages girls to let their light shine bright, illuminating the way for others without ever dimming your own radiance. It's about creating those safe spaces where everyone's voice is not just heard but celebrated. It's in these spaces that challenges become conquerable puzzles, and solutions bloom from collective wisdom. So, let's ignite those sparks of inspiration and build a world where every light shines and empowers those around us! By joining us on April 4th, you will be able to hear this powerful conversation, network with other business and community leaders and join to advocate for more confidence-building opportunities for girls by supporting Girl Scouts. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gE_vnirk #girlscouts #confidencebuilding #womeninconstruction #inspiringleaders

Here's what I've been up to in the last year at the Chicago Sun-Times, including the progress we've made on our editorial strategy (and also how I've been getting to know Chicago, my new city)!

As a 2023 CUE Fellow, I'm happy to announce that the 2024 CUE Fellowship Applications are Now Open! Chicago United for Equity is looking for the next cohort of racial justice leaders ready to tackle Chicago's most pressing equity issues. Join CUE in its mission to create a more equitable and inclusive Chicago. Learn more and apply today at https://lnkd.in/gtv7sPJV. The 2024 CUE Fellowship is for leaders, innovators, disruptors, and healers from across civic sectors who seek to grow their leadership and collaborate with others dedicated to racial equity in action. This year-long fellowship creates opportunities for fellows to build relationships and take meaningful actions with: 1. Racial Equity Frameworks to set a shared vision of equity 2. Policy Tools to study and address racial disparities in our communities 3. Civic Change Strategies that have been successful in past work 4. Community-based Opportunities to put our values into practice https://lnkd.in/gn-GJPVk