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Beyond sports: Battle Creek group known for Midnight Basketball offers safety net for entire family

Cool People Community Savers is a different kind of community group. “Our whole model is that we want to be a community extended family,” says founder Keith Matthews. He’s created an extended family support system that also surrounds youth with positive peers and adult mentors.

Join the Great Apple Crunch and be part of 2 million apple crunchers across the region

This is the eighth year for the Michigan Apple Crunch. Organizers hope 2 million people will crunch into apples this year. 

Albion College works to create a ‘protective bubble’ around students to keep out COVID-19

Testing of wastewater samples is part of a three-pronged approach that Albion College officials developed in their efforts to mitigate and contain the spread of COVID-19 on campus.

Traumatic past prepares Raul Maysonet for life as a street minister in Battle Creek’s hot spots

From gang life, to a jail cell, Raul Maysonet found God had a plan for him and his wife Carrie.

Calhoun County approves more nurses for schools as they deal with COVID-19

Being a school nurse is one of the many jobs that has changed with the spread of the pandemic. In keeping with the request of local school districts, Calhoun County has now deployed more nurses. 

Four-year-old Heritage Fund fosters an accurate appreciation for Native Americans and their history

The Native American Heritage Fund is becoming a model that the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi would like to see being used to promote positive relationships for more Native American Tribes.

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Battle Creek Community Foundation launches initiative to help nonprofits continue their work

The Battle Creek Community Foundation has a COVID-19 strategy that will increase the flexibility and responsiveness of BCCF and provide two additional opportunities for funding.

Albion becomes one of the first in the state to get neighborhood COVID-19 testing site

Albion has been working with the state since April to set up COVID-19 testing for city residents.

‘Let’s Get Real’ series of conversations begins between Black community members and B.C. officials

Some conversations need to be shared. Leaders of Battle Creek's Black community brought together city officials to share concerns and aspirations.

Battle Creek coalition Milk Like Mine helps mothers of color succeed with breastfeeding

When learning how to breastfeed a baby a lactation consultant who looks like you can be an important resource. 

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