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Like others in Battle Creek, drop-in center’s consumers have mixed reactions to COVID vaccinations

At the daytime drop-in facility serving Calhoun County’s chronically homeless, those who visit the SHARE Center do not have to show proof of vaccination to receive services, but they do go through a temperature check upon entering the building and wear a mask when they’re inside.  

Reactions to a visit to South Shore Commons Permanent Supportive Housing development

A Q&A with Battle Creek officials and nonprofit leaders who toured South Shore Commons to learn about supportive housing 

Battle Creek officials get a look at housing that provides support that helps keep people housed

“I love what I do because we really get to change someone’s life and give them a better life,” says Miisha Greier, Property Manager for South Shore Commons. Her comments came as Battle Creek officials toured South Shore Commons Permanent Supportive Housing development in Gary, Ind. to learn more about this style of housing that helps keeps residents housed. 

B.C. City Commissioners explain $8 million ARPA funding decision after criticism on Facebook live

What happens when a "family" conversation among those in Battle Creek's Black community ends up as the topic on a weekly Facebook live show? 

COVID-19 test kits are available from a number of different community groups across Battle Creek

As the conditions around COVID change testing will continue to be part of the "new normal" Calhoun County officials say. Tests are currently available at a number of local organizations.

Barn Believers find ways to restore old barns so they can be used for public purposes

Need money to restore an old barn? If it will be used for the public the Barn Believers in Calhoun County may be able to help.

WKKF Legacy Scholarship program changes could double the number of those receiving financial aid

Graduation from Kellogg Community College will be financially attainable for more students with changes to the Legacy Scholarship program from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.

Innovations in Action: $1 million fund from nonprofit helps other nonprofits with unique programs
Sobriety Walk is a way for NHBP Tribe members to share stories of recovery, show unity

At the Pine Creek Reservation expansion of the Tribe’s Behavioral Health Services department has grown to a team of nine as they assist those who are working to recover from alcohol and drug use that hits Native Americans harder than most. 

Disruption continues in many areas of civic, public life in Battle Creek even as COVID cases drop

Battle Creek officials and businesses are learning how to deal with the virus that keeps changing, as viruses do. 

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