Nushrat Rahman

2 weeks ago | freep.com | Nushrat Rahman

Nonprofit leaders say the project is an important way to help a hard-to-reach population that's often hidden in plain sight. Taking resources straight to those who need it builds trust and rapport, providers said. A vibrant RV, stocked with snacks, a PlayStation and shower, will hit the road this summer to get essentials out to young people in need.

3 weeks ago | bridgedetroit.com | Nushrat Rahman

In the Upper Peninsula,Jackie Tasker-Wilsonhas to drive downstate several times a month to see her doctors for her high risk pregnancy — trips that set her and her partner back a couple hundred dollars each appointment. That’s money she can’t spend on rent, food or necessities for the baby.

3 weeks ago | freep.com | Nushrat Rahman

Rx Kids, a program which grew out of Flint and now operates in Kalamazoo and parts of the eastern U.P., gives families $1,500 mid-pregnancy and $500 a month up to a year of the infant's life. The program, led by Flint pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna, is expanding quickly in Michigan. In the Upper Peninsula, Jackie Tasker-Wilson has to drive downstate several times a month to see her doctors for her high-risk pregnancy — trips that set her and her partner back a couple hundred dollars each appointment.

3 weeks ago | freep.com | Nushrat Rahman

Pope Francis was the first pope to visit Iraq. For the Rev. Father Fadie Gorgies of the St. Joseph Chaldean Catholic Church in Troy, Pope Francis leaves behind a legacy of care and compassion for those on the margins of society. Gorgies, an assistant priest, said the Pope inspired him to become a chaplain at the Oakland County Jail. Pope Francis' focus on the marginalized — those imprisoned and facing addiction — has shaped Gorgies' own ministry.

1 month ago | bridgedetroit.com | Nushrat Rahman

It’s the next chapter for a beloved bookstore in Detroit’s Grandmont Rosedale neighborhood — and the new owners say the space will offer more than just books. The Steen Foundation, a Detroit-based and youth-led organization focused on workforce development, purchased Pages Bookshop after former owner Susan Murphy decided to retire. She had planned to close its doors by the end of January after a decade-long run — unless someone bought the store.