Genevieve Fox

Detroit

Freelance Journalist at Second Wave

Managing Editor at The Keel

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The Big Give on May 14 to support local non-profits across St. Clair County

1 week ago | secondwavemedia.com | Genevieve Fox

What’s Happening: The Community Foundation of St. Clair County is hosting its recurring event, The Big Give. The event brings together local nonprofits to celebrate philanthropy through a 24-hour fundraiser. Community members are encouraged to come and support the work done by organizations that benefit causes, including veteran services, environmental initiatives, education, and many more. When: May 14, 2025, from 12 a.m to midnight.
Community land trusts: 'We're rising from the ashes, and this is our vehicle.'

2 weeks ago | modeldmedia.com | Genevieve Fox

A community land trust (CLT) is a type of community ownership model where the community stewards land in perpetuity for the common good of those who live there, says GenesisHOPE Executive Director Jeanine Hatcher. GenesisHOPE is a nonprofit that strives to improve equity through community health and development, affordable housing, and open green spaces in Islandview, the Villages of Detroit, and other nearby neighborhoods.
Spotted Lanternfly Workshop in Goodells to raise awareness on invasive insect harming fruit trees

3 weeks ago | secondwavemedia.com | Genevieve Fox

What’s Happening: The Lake St. Clair Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA) and St. Clair County Parks and Recreation Commission staff are hosting a workshop to teach the community how to build a Spotted Lanternfly circle trap. The event will also teach participants how to use the trap, as well as prevent, monitor, and report the invasive insect. When: Tuesday, April 29, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.Where: Goodells County Park’s Community Center at 8345 County Park Dr. in Goodells.
These Port Huron bakers provide homemade, healthy foods to the community

1 month ago | secondwavemedia.com | Genevieve Fox

There’s been a rise of people increasingly concerned about what’s in their food. This is due to the amount of additives, preservatives, and dyes often found in grocery food items and their links to such as increased risks of obesity and cognitive disabilities. In Port Huron, businesses like Hancock Harvest and Boys & Buttons Bakery are bringing back the traditional approach to baking using simple, natural ingredients. Hancock Harvest 1304 Hancock Street, Port Huron Jessica Csiki.
New exhibit inside the Carnegie Museum aims to inspire stewardship, teach nature topics

1 month ago | secondwavemedia.com | Genevieve Fox

This spring, the Carnegie Museum in Port Huron will bring nature indoors by hosting the Blue Water, Green Spaces exhibit with the Friends of the St. Clair River, connecting people to the natural world of the Blue Water Area. The museum approached the organization after the success of its previous large exhibit, Barbie: What Was I Made For. Executive Director Veronica Campbell says they wanted to bring another idea that would attract people to the space.
Now showing: The environment is the star of this annual film festival in Manistee

1 month ago | secondwavemedia.com | Genevieve Fox

Environmental enthusiasts, from researchers to filmmakers, will gather in Manistee this weekend for the annual Great Lakes Environmental Festival. Along with films and presentations, the festival aims to promote environmental stewardship and to encourage the public, especially students and educators, to become involved. The film festival will be held from 10 a.m. until 5:15 p.m. Saturday at Manistee High School, 512 12th St., Manistee.
Melting community together at glass-blowing festival in Dearborn

1 month ago | secondwavemedia.com | Genevieve Fox

Experience the magic of glass blowing, from flame to form at the 14th annual Blossom and Bloom Festival in Dearborn. This event will feature artists from the Glass Academy, where the event takes place. Audience members can watch the craftsmen in action, creating pieces from speckled glass eggs to Percolla Reeds, or garden displays.
Small business hubs elevate startups and entrepreneurs

2 months ago | secondwavemedia.com | Genevieve Fox |Greg Tasker

An early-stage startup that develops electronic musical instruments for sonic exploration won $500 from a small business hub – in Traverse City. A new company dedicated to empowering women received $10,000 to expand, thanks to an incubator program run by a small business hub – in Muskegon. And a one-of-a-kind farm services company got off the ground – literally – thanks to the support of a small business hub – in The Thumb.
Small business hubs elevate startups and entrepreneurs

2 months ago | secondwavemedia.com | Genevieve Fox

An early-stage startup that develops electronic musical instruments for sonic exploration won $500 from a small business hub – in Traverse City. A new company dedicated to empowering women received $10,000 to expand, thanks to an incubator program run by a small business hub – in Muskegon. And a one-of-a-kind farm services company got off the ground – literally – thanks to the support of a small business hub – in The Thumb.
Non-profit SEEDS provides green job experience for Michigan’s future workforce

Jan 30, 2025 | secondwavemedia.com | Genevieve Fox

Michigan’s workforce is strong. In 2023, total employment and workforce levels reached a 15-year high. And one particular shift in the workforce is an increase in . And that means there is going to be a need for people who understand so-called green skills now and in the future. SEEDS, an environmental non-profit based in Traverse City, is influencing the future workforce through its EcoCorps program.