With signs of spring all around, we’ve been thinking a lot about the power of roots. Though they lie below the surface, a plant’s roots are truly its lifelines, making all of its beauty and strength possible. 

So, too, this amazing community of readers makes possible everything that we do at Bridge Michigan. Every day, it is our privilege to produce public-service journalism that fosters understanding, connection, and growth. But, as a nonprofit newsroom, we couldn’t do it without you.

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Our spring membership campaign kicks off today, and we’re inviting you to take part. Membership campaigns are one of the key ways we raise funds to support the important work our reporters produce—did you know that more than 25 percent of Bridge Michigan’s funding comes directly from readers like you?

Will you do your part to support Bridge Michigan this season and into the next?

Your first-time donation is matched dollar for dollar by the Herrick Foundation!

Thank you for helping us grow our work and make Michigan better.

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