Michigan Voices

Dr Dana Zakalik, corporate director of Corewell Health’s Nancy and James Grosfeld Cancer Genetics Center in Southeast Michigan, joins Michigan Voices to talk about the new advances in reducing ovarian cancer risk. Corewell Health researchers are studying whether removing the fallopian tubes alone may provide protection while allowing women to keep their ovaries. Then, Julie Halpert, the co-founder of Garrett's Space joins Michigan Voices to talk about Garrett's Space, a suicide prevention program where young adults ages 18-28 with depression and anxiety find community, tools, and a place to belong. They offer virtual weekly wellness groups and monthly in-person gatherings where young adults connect and find support. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Oct. 18, 2026 ~ Habitat for Humanity is a global nonprofit housing organization that works in nearly 1,400 communities across the United States and more than 70 countries around the world. Michele Hodges, Executive Director of Habitat Oakland joins Michigan Voices. Later, DPFC Spokesman Imani Jamal joins Michigan Voices. For the past two years, Detroit People’s Food Co-op has served as a model of community-ownership, cooperative economics and Black Food Sovereignty. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Sep. 27, 2026 ~ Variety the Children's Charity of Detroit simply helps kids by providing vital support and essential services to more than 20,000 children with unique and special needs, those who are under-resourced or living with illness or extraordinary challenge. Michelle Murphy, Executive Director of Variety the children's Charity of Detroit joins Michigan Voices. Later, St. Patrick Senior Center Executive Director SaTrice Coleman Betts joins Michigan Voices. St. Patrick Senior Center is Detroit’s largest health and wellness hub for people over 55. We offer nutritious meals, health programs, an on-site clinic, transportation, technology training, exercise and dance classes, benefits assistance, in-home services, respite care, fun activities, home delivery of essentials, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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September 20, 2026 ~ Spaulding for Children is a Southfield-based nonprofit that has licensed and supported foster and adoptive families across Michigan since 1968. The agency provides recruitment, licensing, and ongoing support for foster, adoptive, and respite families throughout the state. Spaulding CEO Melissa Jenovai joins Michigan Voices. Then, Madison Nero, Miss Wayne County 2026 joins Michigan Voices to talk to her year of service while making her way to the Miss America Opportunity program. Her goal is to be an active presence throughout Wayne County and use this title to support meaningful conversations, organizations, and community initiatives. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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September 13, 2026 ~ Founded in 2018 by veteran families for veteran families, VETLIFE was created in response to the real and often unseen challenges veterans face after military service. From mental health struggles and housing instability to loss of purpose and disconnection from community, too many veterans return home without the support they deserve. Founder Josh Parish joins Michigan Voices

Szajna-Carr for the Paws is an organization dedicated to caring for all K9 Officers throughout the tri-county area and extend through Michigan and beyond. They donate vital supplies, equipment, trauma first aid kits, pay for training which is not covered in their budgets and would have to come out of the officer's own pay. They have even purchased 2 K9's, one for Shelby Township and the other for Dearborn Heights. Founder Evette Szajna joins Michigan Voices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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September 6, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne talks with a group helping unfortunate dogs and another group helping kids with their dental health. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Aug. 28, 2026 ~ The Stuttering Foundation helps raise awareness of a communication disorder that affects millions of children and adults yet remains widely misunderstood. As the world's most trusted resource on stuttering, the Stuttering Foundation has been helping people who stutter and their families since 1947.

The mission of Mothers in Mourning is to raise awareness about grief, connect families with resources, promote mental health, and introduce healthy, community-based approaches to healing. Mothers in Mourning, brings together grief support organizations, mental health providers, hospitals, holistic wellness professionals, community organizations, and public safety partners to provide education, hope, and support to grieving families. Founder Katrina Stanley joins Michigan Voices. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Aug. 16, 2026 ~ Bees in the D began with a couple of hives in the heart of Detroit—and things have been buzzing ever since! They work to educate and protect all pollinators—native bees, bumble bees, honeybees, butterflies, beetles, and so many more. Founder and President of Bees in the D, Brian Peterson Roost, joins Michigan Voices.

Through Specialized Veteran Services, Hospice of Michigan trains staff and volunteers to understand the unique needs of veterans and their families – and recruits fellow veterans to sit alongside them in a way that creates trust, connection, and camaraderie. Hospice of Michigan Director of Programs Kathy Lietaert joins Michigan Voices. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Aug. 9, 2026 ~ Birdie's Bookmobile is a non-profit organization committed to ending book deserts and improving children's literacy and book access in Metro Detroit. They are making quality, diverse, and culturally relevant books more accessible and increasing the number of books children have in their home libraries through free book distribution. Founder and Director Alyce Hartman joins Michigan Voices.

Metro Detroit Food Rescue finds food that would otherwise be discarded and delivers it to a network of food pantries, thereby helping to feed individuals and families in need. Landfills are overflowing and emitting methane gas into the environment, with 40% of the content of these landfills being discarded food. Founder and Director Chadd Techner joins Michigan Voices. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Aug. 2, 2026 ~ Friends of Foster Kids responds to emergency needs with clothing, shoes, coats, pajamas, and hygiene items—often within 24 hours of removal of a child from their home. FOFK serves foster youth in Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne Counties, delivering thousands of personalized gifts each Christmas with the help of hundreds of volunteers. Founder Thresa Toia joins Michigan Voices.

Founded and facilitated by Christ Church Cranbrook, Faith in Detroit aims to empower Metro Detroiters to tell their stories of faith and share them publicly. Founder Fr. Bill Danaher of Christ Church Cranbrook joins Michigan Voices. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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