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Our Mission

The Midland Area Wellbeing Coalition is a group of over 135 members of the Midland Community (representing 57 organizations) who are working to help Midland achieve its vision. Midland. An inclusive community. Together. Forward. Bold. An exceptional place where everyone thrives.

SHARED LANGUAGE

TOGETHER. FORWARD. BOLD.

THE WHAT

Connect all 2018, 2020, and 2021 wellbeing initiatives with a shared “hub” model. As all initiatives, workplaces, and groups align to a “hub”, we work to sustain wellbeing across all sectors of the community.

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An Exceptional Place Where Everyone Thrives

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THE WHY

We are stronger together!
When we share a common language, we create connectivity to our work and the wellbeing movement. The collective sum of our work is far more impactful than our individual work.

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Midland Area Wellbeing Coalition Organizations

Each of these organizations have a person on staff certified in either Applied Positive Psychology (CAPP) or Creating Wellbeing (CCWB).

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Leadership Team

Sharon Mortensen

SHARON MORTENSEN

Midland Area Community Foundation Executive Director Leadership Team Chair

Maureen Donker

MAUREEN DONKER

City of Midland Mayor

Bridgette Gransden

BRIDGETTE GRANSDEN

Midland County Administrator / Controller

Kathy Snyder

KATHY SNYDER

Wellbeing Coalition Director

Holly Miller

HOLLY MILLER

Midland County United Way Executive Director

Bev Wenzel

BEV WENZEL

The ROCK Center for Youth Development Executive Director
Penny Miller Nelson, Maureen Donker, Kathy Snyder, and Gail Hoffman speak about the City of Peace designation in Midland, MI.

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