Jamie Simmons
Community Engagement ReporterJamie Simmons comes to Michigan Radio as a new Community Engagement Reporter for the station’s Amplify Team. She is a macro social worker with a strong background in community engagement and communal dialogue.
Jamie earned a master’s degree in social work from the University of Michigan and her bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Michigan State University.
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Detroit is home to Michigan’s biggest apartment complex exclusively for military veterans. It promised to bring an end to veteran homelessness in Detroit — and it was billed as a shining example of wraparound care for veterans.But residents complain the complex has gone downhill. -
Youth organizers from 482Forward and Congress of Communities came together to give people a snapshot of their school experience in Detroit public and charter schools. -
The Ann Arbor VA is opening its first independent women’s clinic. The development was announced earlier this month at the VA’s annual women’s health town hall. -
Starting in January, the Ann Arbor-based nonprofit Fresh Start, will open its doors to more people experiencing mental health illnesses in Washtenaw County. -
The City of Detroit is partnering with the non-profit developer Artspace to open a live - work space for artists. The project does not yet have a location or a completion date. The developer has launched a community feedback survey to guide the development of project. -
The holidays often come with family gatherings, which can be challenging when a family member has dementia.The Alzheimer's Association has some tips to make holiday get-togethers more enjoyable for everyone. -
The ongoing mental health crisis is pushing more and more people to seek mental health support. Finding a culturally responsive therapist can make the search for help even tougher. -
A group known for its housing development and community engagement on Detroit’s westside is now hoping to help give others tools to do the same. -
Detroiters are no strangers to fluctuating economic landscapes. The city once known for its low cost of living and high homeownership rate has recently transitioned to a majority-renter city. -
Detroit’s housing market is pushing many people to start thinking outside the box when it comes to home ownership. For years, Detroit was seen as the place to purchase a decent, affordable home. But that is no longer the reality in many parts of the city.
