About

Healthy living, made findable.

We help every Michigan resident find free and low-cost food, nutrition, and physical activity programs — no matter where they live.

186

Active Organizations

2,847

Programs & Events

83

Michigan Counties

12K+

Residents Reached/mo

WHAT IS MICHIGAN HEALTHY LIVING?

MHL is the state’s directory for community wellness programs — a single, searchable, mapped place to find what’s available where you live.

It pulls together listings from nonprofits, public health agencies, federally qualified health centers, schools, faith-based organizations, and tribal organizations into one verified source. Each program shows up to date information on schedule, location, language, cost, and how to register — so residents can find what fits their life, and organizations can reach the people they’re trying to serve.

Anyone in Michigan can use MHL for free. No account needed to browse, no demographic data collected. 

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WHY WE BUILT IT

Across Michigan, hundreds of organizations run programs that help residents eat better, move more, and live well. But most people don’t know what’s available in their neighborhood — and the organizations don’t have an easy way to reach the people they’re trying to serve.

The information exists. It’s just scattered across hundreds of websites, flyers, social posts, and word-of-mouth. A single mom in Ingham County looking for free family cooking classes shouldn’t have to call eight phone numbers to find out who’s offering them this month.

MHL closes that gap. We bring the listings together, verify them, map them, and keep them current — so finding healthy living resources in Michigan is one search away.

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Who we serve

MHL is built for four overlapping audiences. The site adapts to what each group needs to do.

Residents

Find programs and events near you, save favorites, and stay informed about upcoming sessions in your community.

Organizations

List your programs and events, manage your team, track who you’re reaching, and connect with coalition partners.

Researchers &
Policymakers

Access mapped data on program availability, food access gaps, and community health indicators across all 83 counties.

Community Leaders

Identify program gaps in your neighborhood, advocate for resources, and connect residents with what’s already available.

What we stand for

Five principles shape every product decision we make on MHL.

Verified & current

Verified & current

Organizations reverify listings every 90 days. Old data goes away.

Privacy-respecting

Privacy-respecting

Email and ZIP only. No demographic collection, no tracking pixels.

Accessible

Accessible

Built to WCAG 2.1 AA. Screen-reader tested. Keyboard navigable.

Multilingual

Multilingual

Full Spanish translation. Arabic and other languages on the roadmap.

Behind Michigan Healthy Living

MHL is operated by the Michigan Fitness Foundation — a Lansing-based nonprofit that has worked on community wellness, nutrition education, and physical activity programming across Michigan for more than 30 years.

The portal is built and maintained as a public good, in partnership with public health departments, food banks, FQHCs, tribal organizations, and academic researchers across the state. Funding comes from a mix of federal nutrition education programs, state public health grants, and foundation support.

MFF runs the day-to-day moderation, data verification, and partner coordination that keeps MHL accurate. We’re a small team — usually responding within two business days.

Questions about MHL?

Read our FAQ for common questions, or reach out to our team directly.

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