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Battle Creek churches cooperate to bring faith-based support to those emerging from recovery program

When those who are in recovery leave a designated program their chances of relapse are high if they don't have a plan. When it opens next year, Hope House in Battle Creek will work with those who have been through the Haven of Rest Ministries Life Recovery Program to increase their odds of making it. 

Bronson joint venture to build $35 million in-patient behavioral health facility in Battle Creek

A 96-bed inpatient behavioral health facility in Battle Creek is slated to open in 2022.

Training for Calhoun County Vaccine Ambassadors a model for statewide street teams promoting vaccine

Calhoun County's COVID Vaccine Ambassadors want to get information out to the community and for some of them, the work is personal.

Burma Center, R.I.S.E., and VOCES offer summer learning opportunities for the communities they serve

Piano lessons, bus rides, and exposure to skilled trades are included alongside reading and STEM activities — science, technology, engineering, and mathematics — in summer learning programs that are underway in Battle Creek.

New Story Community Books seeks its local niche with start in BC Cargo retail collective and pop ups

As origin stories go, the Battersons have a real one to tell. Within days of opening the doors of New Story Community Books the state of Michigan shut down to prevent the spread of COVID-19. This is how they have stayed in business.

Restoration Center: Ancient healing practices, modern therapy come together to assist the struggling

Post-pandemic, therapists are seeing many clients with relationship issues. At the Restoration Center in downtown Battle Creek ancient healing methods and therapy work together in support of those seeking help.

United Way and Kellogg Company join forces to fight hunger for those who do not have enough to eat

For some, summertime can be a challenging time for finding food to put on the table. Summer Stock Up is providing a solution.

Village plan to achieve equity and prosperity builds on work in Battle Creek over the past decade

The Village reemergence plan in Battle Creek will focus on systems change, breaking down historic barriers, and creating access and opportunity. 

LGBTQ(plus) community in Calhoun County says it sees meaningful acceptance growing locally

June is Pride month. And some, the process of coming out has been a painful and difficult journey. But once they made that decision, they say they found community and a sense of belonging that has given them the confidence to be who they are.

Battle Creek Food Reimagined: New initiative designed to remove barriers so food companies can grow

Battle Creek Food Reimagined is a new attempt at revitalizing food entrepreneurship and innovation in Battle Creek.

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