Jackson Collaborative Network

06/01/2026

❤️ It’s finally here!
Rx Kids has officially launched today for moms and babies in the City of Jackson and Blackman Township! 🎉

This exciting milestone was made possible through the leadership of the Jackson Community Foundation and the incredible support of a powerful group of community champions: Center for Family Health, City of Jackson, Michigan Government, Community Action Agency, Consumers Energy Foundation, Dawn Foods Corporate Giving Program, Henry Ford Jackson Hospital, and United Way of South Central Michigan.

We’re proud to be part of a community that is coming together to invest in families and support healthier beginnings. ❤️ This program will help address immediate basic needs for moms, babies, and families—creating a stronger, healthier future for Jackson!

IT'S HERE!!!!!!! TODAY WE CELEBRATE THE LAUNCH OF RX KIDS!
We're so excited that the City of Jackson and Blackman Charter Township are one of 20 selected communities that will be launching Rx Kids On June 1, 2026! Rx Kids is the nation’s first-ever, community-wide maternal and infant cash prescription program supporting healthier pregnancies and stronger starts for babies!
♥️ Beginning June 1st, Rx Kids will provide all pregnant moms in the City of Jackson and Blackman Charter Township with no-strings-attached cash prescription of $1,500 during pregnancy and $500 each month during infancy! Learn more https://bit.ly/4cOm9vv

05/28/2026

🌟 Agenda Now Available – Join Us June 9! 🌟

We’re excited to share that the agenda is now available for the upcoming Quarterly Gathering!

On June 9, we’ll come together to explore a new shared measurement dashboard and begin shaping a Community Action Plan—connecting our collective work to shared goals and meaningful results.

✨ Connect with others
✨ Share insights and what's working
✨ Help shape what’s next

We need voices from across all sectors—your perspective matters.

👉 Register today and invite a colleague (or two!) to join you! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JCN_JuneQuarterlyGathering

05/22/2026

The countdown is on! ⏳
In just a few weeks, we’ll be coming together to unveil the Shared Measurement System Dashboard—and we couldn’t be more excited to share it with you.
This isn’t just a new tool—it’s a way to better understand our collective impact, strengthen collaboration, and align our efforts to create meaningful change across Jackson.
If you’ve ever wondered how your work connects to the bigger picture, this is your chance to see it in action. 💡
Spots are filling up—be sure to save yours today!
👉 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JCN_JuneQuarterlyGathering
June 9 | 8:30–11:00 AM
TRUE Community Credit Union

05/21/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our May Lunch & Learn!
We appreciated the opportunity to come together, connect, and learn from MDHHS about important updates on SNAP, Medicaid re-enrollment, and cash assistance—critical resources that support the health and well-being of our community.

A big thank you to our guest speakers and partners who continue working to advance equitable access and stronger systems across Jackson County. We’re grateful for your continued engagement—stay tuned for more opportunities to learn and connect! 💙

05/21/2026

Mark your calendars for an opportunity to hear from the mayoral candidates!

🖤💛💚❤️ Join us for an impactful evening of conversation, education, and community empowerment at the Jackson Juneteenth Political Panel Discussion presented by Consumers Energy.

This year’s theme, *“Straight from the Source: Elections Have Consequences,”* brings together local leaders, candidates, and community voices to discuss the real impact leadership and civic engagement have on our future.

📍 Martin Luther King Jr. Center – Jackson, MI
📅 Thursday, June 18, 2026
⏰ Doors Open: 5:00 PM | Panel: 5:30 PM–7:00 PM

Come hear directly from mayoral and judge candidates, ask questions, and be part of meaningful dialogue that helps shape our community.

✨ Your Vote. Your Voice. Our Future.

05/18/2026

Mark your calendars for Jackson Annual Juneteenth Celebration and plan to be part of this weekend with community!

🎉 Jackson Juneteenth Celebration Weekend is almost here! ✊🏾❤️💛💚

Join us as we celebrate culture, community, empowerment, and freedom all weekend long with events for the community to connect, learn, grow, and celebrate together.

🔹 Thursday, June 18, 2026
• Juneteenth Employment Fair
• Political Panel Discussion

🔹 Saturday, June 20, 2026
• Jackson Juneteenth Celebration at Blackman Park

This is more than an event… it’s a celebration of progress, unity, history, and the future of our community. We can’t wait to celebrate with you all! ✨

05/14/2026

✨ You’re Invited! ✨
Join us for the unveiling of the Shared Measurement System Dashboard—and discover how your work connects to something bigger.

Preview the new tools, collaborate with partners, and explore how aligning strategies and community priorities helps drive real results—together. Come ready to see where your work fits and help strengthen the connections that move us forward.

June 9 | 8:30–11:00 AM
📍 TRUE Community Credit Union
👉 Register today to save your spot: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JCN_JuneQuarterlyGathering

05/13/2026

We teamed up with folks from CertainTeed to volunteer at disAbility Connections - Jackson MI today as part of Community Impact Day! Big thank you to Danielle for being the best host!

Jackson County Chamber of Commerce

05/11/2026

⏰ Happening THIS Thursday — Don’t Miss It! 🍽️💡

Join us for the Jackson Collaborative Network Lunch & Learn and be part of the conversation creating healthier, more equitable outcomes in Jackson County.

✅ Featured Topic: “Stay Healthy. Stay Enrolled”

Hear directly from MDHHS about critical updates on SNAP benefits, Medicaid re‑enrollment, and cash assistance—information that directly impacts our community and the people that live here.
🎤 Guest Speakers: Jennifer DePoy & Makenzie Skeels
🥪 Light lunch provided
🕦 Doors open at 11:30 AM | Program begins at 12:00 PM

This is a great last‑minute opportunity for other organizations and agencies to learn, ask questions, and connect with partners doing important systems‑change work right here in Jackson County.

👉 Spots are limited—register now: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JCN_MayLunchAndLearn

🍽️ Lunch & Learn: Stay Healthy. Stay Enrolled.

Join the Jackson Collaborative Network for an informative Lunch & Learn featuring staff from the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS)!

Hear directly from MDHHS experts about recent changes and important updates to:
✅ SNAP benefits
✅ Medicaid re-enrollment
✅ Cash assistance programs

This is a great opportunity for service providers and community partners to stay informed, ask questions, and better support individuals and families in Jackson County.
📅 Thursday, May 14
⏰ Doors open at 11:30 AM | Program 12:00–1:00 PM
📍 MDHHS – 1st Floor Conference Room, 301 E. Louis Glick Hwy, Jackson
🥗 A light lunch will be provided
👉 Registration is requested by May 12th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JCN_MayLunchAndLearn

We hope to see you there! Share with other organizations and groups that need this information. Lunch & Learns are free and open to everyone that is interested in working together to help make Jackson a safe, healthy, thriving community.

05/11/2026

Exciting news!

We're so excited that the City of Jackson and Blackman Charter Township are part of 20 selected communities that will be launching Rx Kids in summer 2026! Rx Kids is the nation’s first-ever, community-wide maternal and infant cash prescription program ♥️ Beginning June 1, 2026, Rx Kids will provide all pregnant moms in the City of Jackson and Blackman Charter Township with a no-strings-attached cash prescription of $1,500 during pregnancy and $500 each month during infancy! Learn more https://bit.ly/4cOm9vv