Lourin Sprenger | Author

From Halloween Costumes to Fresh Starts

Oct. 11, 2025

If you’ve ever walked through the doors of a Goodwill store in northern Michigan—hunting for that just-right vintage jacket or the missing piece to a Halloween masterpiece—you’ve been part of something much bigger than yourself.

“Goodwill Northern Michi… Read More >>

The Power of Housing

Oct. 11, 2025

When the doors of the Traverse City State Hospital closed more than three decades ago, many of its live-in residents were left without stable housing or the support they needed to survive independently. Out of that void came the organization now known as Northwest Michigan Supportive Housin… Read More >>

Healing from the Inside Out with BARC

Sept. 13, 2025

Bruce—a three-year-old boxer—isn’t shy about showing affection (as you can see from the story photo). He greets visitors with an enthusiastic wag, a playful nudge, and, if you’re lucky, a sloppy kiss. Beneath his charming exterior is a story of resilience, one that&r… Read More >>

Building Strong Children, Families, and Communities

Aug. 23, 2025

For more than half a century, northern Michigan’s Head Start, a government-funded program offered through Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency (NMCAA), has been a cornerstone of early childhood education and family support.

“We’re providing comprehensive serv… Read More >>