A Sister City exchange between Battle Creek and Takasaki, Japan, created a lasting friendship between two students who continue to connect across thousands of miles and cultural differences.
Under the leadership of new Executive Director Dr. Sophié van der Westhuizen, Fontana Chamber Arts kicks off its 25th season featuring four premier ensembles — from innovative early music to vibrant global sounds.
Bronson’s Mothers’ Milk Bank helps grieving families like Elizabeth Mohney’s turn the loss of a child into a lasting legacy by donating breast milk to fragile infants in need.
After losing their daughter Ellie to Trisomy 18 and a severe heart condition, Elizabeth and Nathaniel Mohney founded Through Ellie’s Eyes to support families navigating the unique grief of carrying a baby they know may not survive.
In St. Joseph County, law enforcement and mental health professionals are working together to keep people from jail, connect them with treatment, and address the underlying challenges.
Garden of Dreams Preschool and Childcare Center has opened a new, expanded location in Battle Creek through a public-private partnership aimed at increasing access to quality childcare and strengthening the local workforce and economy.
78 Calhoun Street has become a launching pad for Battle Creek food entrepreneurs, providing an affordable space where startup restaurants can grow before moving on to larger, permanent locations.
The Battle Creek Community Foundation awarded more than $250,000 in grants to 23 organizations supporting education, health, family well-being and livable communities across the greater Battle Creek area through its first Competitive Grant Cycle of the year.
Former Kellogg executives Ernie Pang and Larry Beyer spent 12 years building Junkless Foods into a national granola bar brand focused on simple ingredients before selling a majority stake to Impact Capital.
Kalamazoo County voters will decide in August whether to approve a first-of-its-kind child care millage that would create long-term funding to lower costs for families, support early childhood educators, and expand access to quality child care.
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