Coverage of people and works undertaken by local government and nonprofits that provide innovative solutions for the community.
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.
The Village Network of Battle Creek is dissolving after helping direct more than $1.25 million to BIPOC-led organizations and entrepreneurs, saying its mission to build community-led economic justice networks has successfully created lasting local momentum.
Universal Childcare without Conditions centers affordability for families and sustainability for providers.
Kalamazoo nonprofit ElderUP is helping adults 60+ stay independent and socially connected through free, accessible programs that promote fitness, creativity, and community engagement.
A Battle Creek mother and son turn bottle deposits into life-changing sports opportunities for low-income youth.
The storm spawned four tornadoes across Lower Michigan, ranging from EF-0 to EF-3 intensity.
Calhoun County is investing $3 million in foreclosure funds through a partnership with Independent Bank to generate down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible homebuyers, turning past foreclosures into new opportunities for homeownership.
As national debates over visa access intensify, the career of Mexican-born violist Sarai Aboites-Nunez, Operations Manager of Battle Creek's Music Center, highlights how U.S. immigration policy affects internationally trained artists who contribute to American cultural life.
As extreme cold hit Kalamazoo, St. Luke's Episcopal Church and local advocates opened an emergency warming shelter, underscoring both community compassion and gaps in services for the unhoused.
Ford Motor Co. is investing $1.3 million in a collaborative effort with three Calhoun County community foundations to deliver immediate impact and long-term support across the region.
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