Common Ground

With a focus on solutions-oriented journalism across our publications, we are sharing some of our best work from the past few months. They include A youth mobility program helps teens get to school, activities, and work. After overcoming challenges in the program’s rollout, Kalamazoo’s Youth Mobility Fund gives local high school students free access to public transportation, helping teens gain independence and opportunity.

Other noteworth stories include:

Community leaders work to transform housing in rural communities

Organizations work to shape civic engagement and community action