Area volunteers can help bring in the maple sap to assist with fundraising effort in Athens
Tap from maple trees has turned to green for the Athens Youth Council, which helps the community.
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Historic Northside has resident police officer, stems neighborhood crime with multi-faceted program
Multiple programs under one umbrella make for safer neighborhoods in Battle Creek, including the Historic Northside.
Battle Creek’s Historic Northside Neighborhood has a tradition of being there for one another
On Battle Creek's Historic Northside helping out your neighbor is a common occurrence.
Winter, summer, spring, and fall, the BCMAMS are helping somewhere in Battle Creek
You don't have to have a mustache to care about making your community a better and more fun place to live. That's the BCMAMs' philosophy despite their moniker.
Plans to serve homeless population in Calhoun County start with a thorough count
Many local groups are working together across Calhoun County to provide a wide range of services to the area's homeless.
Backpacks provisioned with food will help youngsters through the weekend
Hungry youngsters get a break with backpacks filled with food donated to fill the weekend meal gap.
The Fire Hub restaurant, a casino spinoff, feeds its customers and funds food pantry
What happens when you have too much food on one hand and people without enough food on the other. For FireKeepers the answer was a restaurant and food pantry combo.
Urbandale resident starts drive to get Dog Park for Battle Creek
Residents hope to raise $40,000 to open a Dog Park in Bailey Park, which the city says is the best location for frolicking canines.
This Battle Creek church serves as an anchor for Urbandale neighbors
Free food, clothing, books, and a safe place to land are just the beginnings of the ways Christ United Methodist Church in Urbandale helps its neighbors.
Financial incentive offered to encouarge restaurant development in downtown Battle Creek
Battle Creek Unlimited is looking for a restaurant to complement the existing eateries downtown.
