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The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan, also known as NKF of Michigan, has specialized in the prevention of cure of kidney-related diseases since 1955. The foundation aims to prevent chronic kidney disease and its leading causes, such as diabetes and high blood pressure. It collects funds and provides medical advocacy to patients living with and at risk of chronic kidney disease. The foundation also promotes quality medical care and organ and tissue donation, as well as support research activities related to chronic kidney disease. Its Healthy Hair Starts with a Healthy Body program trains African-American hair stylists in how to discuss nutrition- and physical activity-focused chronic disease prevention strategies with their clients. The foundation s Kidney Early Evaluation Program is a health-screening program designed to identify individuals at increased risk for kidney disease. The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan is located in Ann Arbor, Mich.

The Center for Success, located in Detroit, MI, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth through literacy. By providing individualized mentoring and engaging programs, they aim to enhance reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills, which are essential for educational and career success. With a focus on building confidence and excitement for learning, the Center for Success serves over 300 children and families each week through various programs tailored to student interests and goals. Their approach fosters meaningful relationships between students and mentors, resulting in measurable academic gains and increased eagerness to participate in school activities. Generated from the website

Snow Buddy is an organization based in Ann Arbor, MI, dedicated to treating sidewalks as vital transportation corridors during winter months. Through initiatives like the 2021 Roadmap Toward City-wide Winter Sidewalk Maintenance Challenge, they advocate for improved snow removal and accessibility for all residents. The company emphasizes the importance of maintaining safe and navigable walkways in icy conditions, benefiting pedestrians and the community as a whole. By fostering awareness and encouraging collective action, Snow Buddy aims to elevate the standard for winter sidewalk maintenance in urban areas. Generated from the website