The Midland County Inclusion Alliance is a group of compassionate citizens dedicated to fostering a community where everyone thrives by valuing diversity, ensuring equity and cultivating inclusion in Midland County, Michigan.
The group, founded in 2019, consists of (1) a Community Inclusion Council constructed of four pillars: Educate, Connect, Advocate, and Elevate; and (2) a Business Inclusion Council comprised of local business owners dedicated to strengthening the community.
MCIA is focused on our local people and culture - championing diversity and ensuring equity and belonging for everyone.
Volunteer Info Session: September 22
Looking for a way to make an impact? Join us at our next Volunteer Info Sessions from 7:00-8:00pm to learn more about the Midland County Inclusion Alliance, our work, and how you can use your time and talent to make a difference in our community.
RSVP/add to calendar for September 22 to learn more
We’ll share our history and our work, learn about your passions and experiences in our community, and figure out how to put your talents to work. Let’s go!
Ivy Kickland’s 2025 Chromebook Sticker design embodies the theme “Celebrating Us”.
Student Artwork Chosen for Fifth Year of Chromebook Sticker Art Contest
Midland High School junior Ivy Kickland's design was chosen from more than 100 submissions from students, to be turned into a sticker to go on each of the more than 8,000 Chromebooks in Midland Public Schools. The theme of the sticker is "Celebrating Us."
Kickland used Prismacolor premier colored pencils and Micron pens for the intricate design, which features two sets of hands wrapped in vines both holding a flower. The composition as a whole is a reminder to show respect to others and leave judgement behind.
“This beautiful artwork serves as our daily reminder all students not only are valued and supported in our community, but also nurtured to grow,” said Dr. Yang (Joy) Jiao, MPS Director of Family and Community Engagement and Belonging. “We’re excited to see how popular this program has become with our students and love seeing their unique interpretations of how we can celebrate each other."
This is the fifth year the Midland County Inclusion Alliance has partnered with MPS to turn student artwork into a sticker for Chromebooks throughout the district.
The themes in the previous four years were “Better Together,” “Be You,” “Be an Ally” and “Diversity is A Strength.”
More than 50 community and student volunteers helped apply the stickers before the start of the school year. Stickers also are available to teachers and staff.
Read the full article in the Midland Daily News.
MCIA provides in-person and virtual training opportunities, like our Inclusive Language and Microaggressions workshop.
Watch now for great learning and discussion with our community panelists!
Thanks to our panelists and everyone who attended! Look for more free training opportunities in 2025!
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