The New York & Michigan Solutions Journalism Collaborative unites known and respected names in news, academics, and local organizations from Western New York and Southeast Michigan, working together to identify and address chronic problems in our communities. This diverse partnership was formed because unless journalists work together, vital community stories will go untold.

We dive deep in our reporting, delivering answers to questions both asked and anticipated. Our inaugural project, Invisible Army: Caregiving on the Front Lines, has produced rigorous reporting on successful responses to challenges experienced by caregivers and older adults. Our team published nearly 70 stories and videos in the first two years of our existence.

We want to grow our coverage, but we need your help more than ever.

Your tax-deductible gift will ensure we continue to report on caregiving and other critical issues in our communities. We aim to raise $5,000 to keep our reporters reporting, our broadcasters talking, and our editors working to deliver essential news and information to you.

Will you help us?

You may make your gift securely online or by sending a check made out to our nonprofit partner, Local Media Foundation. If you prefer to donate by check, please include NY&MI SOJO on the memo line.

Mail donation checks to:

Local Media Foundation
P.O. Box 85015
Chicago, IL 60689-5033

Your gift goes directly to ensuring sustainability for our journalism collaborative and continued accountability reporting on important local stories. Did you know that many companies offer a matching gift program that can double or even triple the impact of your gift? Please check with your employer today!

Questions? Feel free to email monica.williams@localmedia.org.

We’re so grateful for your support.

The New York & Michigan Solutions Journalism Collaborative (NYMI SOJO) is a program administered by Local Media Foundation, tax ID #36‐4427750, a Section 501(c)(3) charitable trust affiliated with Local Media Association. Funds donated to this program support journalism projects to inform and educate the public on critical local issues.

New York & Michigan Solutions Journalism Collaborative

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