Jamie Simmons
Community Engagement ReporterJamie Simmons comes to Michigan Radio as a new Community Engagement Reporter for the station’s Enterprise team. She is a macro social worker with a strong background in community engagement and communal dialogue.
Jamie earned a master’s degree in social work from the University of Michigan and her bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Michigan State University.
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The Ann Arbor VA is opening its first independent women’s clinic. The development was announced earlier this month at the VA’s annual women’s health town hall. -
Starting in January, the Ann Arbor-based nonprofit Fresh Start, will open its doors to more people experiencing mental health illnesses in Washtenaw County.
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The City of Detroit is partnering with the non-profit developer Artspace to open a live - work space for artists. The project does not yet have a location or a completion date. The developer has launched a community feedback survey to guide the development of project.
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The holidays often come with family gatherings, which can be challenging when a family member has dementia.The Alzheimer's Association has some tips to make holiday get-togethers more enjoyable for everyone.
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The ongoing mental health crisis is pushing more and more people to seek mental health support. Finding a culturally responsive therapist can make the search for help even tougher.
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A group known for its housing development and community engagement on Detroit’s westside is now hoping to help give others tools to do the same.
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Detroiters are no strangers to fluctuating economic landscapes. The city once known for its low cost of living and high homeownership rate has recently transitioned to a majority-renter city.
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Detroit’s housing market is pushing many people to start thinking outside the box when it comes to home ownership. For years, Detroit was seen as the place to purchase a decent, affordable home. But that is no longer the reality in many parts of the city.
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The Detroit housing market is now one of the most competitive markets in Southeast Michigan. The majority of city residents now are renters, and some are finding it hard to find or qualify for homes in their own neighborhoods.
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A Michigan Radio analysis found that as of January 2022, at least 120 people were being held in pre-trial detention at a Wayne County jail for more than 18 months. We’ve created this guide to help you understand due process rights, and ways you can support a loved one in pre-trial detention.
