The future of civic storytelling lives with creators.

People don’t get their information from institutions anymore, they get it from people they trust. We’re building Michigan’s creator-led civic media ecosystem to meet that moment.

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CORE VALUES

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Everyone deserves access to information they trust from voices they believe.

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THE REALITY

More people get their news from social media than traditional outlets.

Trust has shifted from institutions to individuals, and creators are now shaping how people understand the world around them.

But the infrastructure hasn’t caught up.

Michigan’s civic narrative is still driven by campaigns & traditional media.

Meanwhile, the people actually shaping conversations—creators, organizers, parents, storytellers are: under-resourced, disconnected from policy and data, and expected to do this work without support.

WHAT WE’RE BUILDING

The Michigan Creator Collaborative
is building a new kind of system:

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One where creators are supported as trusted community messengers, not just amplifiers.

WE INVEST IN:

People, not platforms

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Relationships, not reach alone

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Long-term narrative power, not short-term messaging

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We run a paid fellowship that supports creators across Michigan with:

  • Monthly Stipends

  • Training & Skill-building

  • Editorial & Content Support

  • Access to Issue Experts & Policy Context

Creators don’t receive scripts.

They create in their own voice because that’s why people trust them.

WHY IT MATTERS

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When creators are supported

information becomes more accessible, conversations become more real, and communities become more engaged.

This is how culture shifts.

This is how trust is built.

This is how democracy works now.

Join us in building Michigan’s creator-powered future.

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