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School children
By Susan Hendrix August 26, 2026
Join the Charlie E. & Minnie P. Hendrix Foundation’s Seventh Annual Giving Back to the Community Event. Food shortages, recalls, and cuts to school meal programs have left Detroit families struggling. Help us provide emergency food boxes so no child returns to school hungry
Patient and doctor
By Susan Hendrix August 19, 2026
Learn why patient advocacy matters, the history behind medical mistrust in underserved communities, and how to build a true partnership with your doctor.
Caregiver walking with man
By Kimberly Hayes August 10, 2026
Discover practical, flexible income strategies designed specifically for caregivers. This guide shows how to earn more through side hustles, remote work, and smart financial planning — without adding stress or sacrificing your caregiving responsibilities. Perfect for overwhelmed caregivers seeking financial stability,
Woman in wheelchair working on the computer
By Ed Carter August 2, 2026
A practical, empowering guide for parents with disabilities who want flexible, home‑based income. Learn how to start accessible side gigs, build financial stability, and create work‑from‑home opportunities that fit your health, family needs, and daily life.
Hospital
By Susan Hendrix June 26, 2026
Explore the deep history of healthcare inequality in America — how race, skin color, socioeconomic status, education, and zip code have shaped who receives quality care. Learn what progress has been made and why it is still not enough. Published by the Charlie E. & Minnie P. Hendrix Foundation for Chronic Illness.
By Ed Carter June 16, 2026
Empowering entrepreneurs with disabilities through strategic funding options, inclusive capital pathways, and proven growth strategies to scale successful startups.
By Susan Hendrix June 14, 2026
Learn the stages, signs, and healthy ways to cope with grief. Discover why healing takes time and explore trusted resources for support and emotional wellness.
Female in trauma
By Susan Hendrix June 5, 2026
Being trauma-informed when supporting individuals with chronic illness is essential.
By Susan Hendrix June 2, 2026
Discover affordable heart‑healthy foods at Kroger. Learn how to shop smart, eat well, and protect your heart with budget‑friendly options backed by trusted AHA and CDC guidance.
By Susan Hendrix June 2, 2026
There is a kind of hunger that doesn't make the evening news. It doesn't look the way movies portray it — gaunt faces, empty bowls, dramatic despair. More often, it looks like a mother quietly skipping dinner so her children can have seconds. It looks like a grandfather rationing his insulin because the grocery budget