Navigating Shutdowns: Why Systems Work and Cross-Sector Collaboration Are Essential for Michigan’s Future

Earlier this week, Michigan’s legislative leaders averted a major shutdown crisis with the passage of a stopgap budget. This temporary solution secures one week’s worth of government operations, roughly $1.6B, […]

KConnect Reaches out to Governor Whitmer’s Office about Teacher Loan Repayment

At KConnect, our role as a collective impact backbone is to connect people, organizations, and data so that Kent County families have equitable opportunities to thrive. One of the most […]

KConnect Holds Its First Advocacy Day in Lansing: Moving from Shared Agenda to Shared Advocacy

On November 12, 2024, KConnect held its inaugural Advocacy Day in Lansing, with a focus on Family Leave Optimal Coverage (FLOC) as one of seven priorities in our Shared Policy […]

Setting the “PACE” in Policy

What is PACE?  PACE is an acronym for Policy and Advocacy and Community Engagement. It signifies the intentional connection we are fostering between Policy and Advocacy, and Community Engagement.  We […]

KConnect Partners with Regional and Statewide Policy Experts to Address Inequities

KConnect, a local collective impact organization focused on equity, has partnered with the Michigan League for Public Policy and local policy experts Kathleen L. Bruinsma and John Helmholdt to address […]

Meet the Team Working on Policy & Advocacy and Community Engagement

KConnect is excited to announce that Dr. Shayla Young has joined the backbone team as our Postdoctoral Fellow. Her commitment to education and the opportunity afforded to her through the […]