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The Village Network of Battle Creek dissolves as an organization
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.
Coalition proposes that no family pay more than 7% of their income for child care
Universal Childcare without Conditions centers affordability for families and sustainability for providers.
Kalamazoo nonprofit ElderUP helps seniors stay active and connected through free community programs
Kalamazoo nonprofit ElderUP is helping adults 60+ stay independent and socially connected through free, accessible programs that promote fitness, creativity, and community engagement.
Dimes lead to big change for underserved youth in the Battle Creek area
A Battle Creek mother and son turn bottle deposits into life-changing sports opportunities for low-income youth.
Neighbors lead the way in Southwest Michigan tornado recovery
The storm spawned four tornadoes across Lower Michigan, ranging from EF-0 to EF-3 intensity.
Lifting the ‘barrier of downpayment funds’: Calhoun County unveils Home Ownership Assistance Program
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 visa barriers tighten, a Battle Creek violist’s international career hangs in the balance
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.
Advocates work with Kalamazoo church to shelter the unhoused from sub-freezing temperatures
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’s $1.3M gift empowers three Calhoun County community foundations to fuel local projects
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.
The Village Network of Battle Creek dissolves as an organization
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.
Coalition proposes that no family pay more than 7% of their income for child care
Universal Childcare without Conditions centers affordability for families and sustainability for providers.
Kalamazoo nonprofit ElderUP helps seniors stay active and connected through free community programs
Kalamazoo nonprofit ElderUP is helping adults 60+ stay independent and socially connected through free, accessible programs that promote fitness, creativity, and community engagement.
Dimes lead to big change for underserved youth in the Battle Creek area
A Battle Creek mother and son turn bottle deposits into life-changing sports opportunities for low-income youth.
Neighbors lead the way in Southwest Michigan tornado recovery
The storm spawned four tornadoes across Lower Michigan, ranging from EF-0 to EF-3 intensity.
Lifting the ‘barrier of downpayment funds’: Calhoun County unveils Home Ownership Assistance Program
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 visa barriers tighten, a Battle Creek violist’s international career hangs in the balance
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.
Advocates work with Kalamazoo church to shelter the unhoused from sub-freezing temperatures
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’s $1.3M gift empowers three Calhoun County community foundations to fuel local projects
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.
