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The Kalamazoo Nature Center opens trails on limited basis
Admission will be on a first-come, first-served basis as the Nature Center operates at limited capacity for the safety of all.
Tribal chairman will serve on statewide coronavirus task force on racial disparities
The voices of the state’s Native American population will be represented in the Michigan Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities through a leader with the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi.
The Blog: Transforming a working model — Leading with relationships
Just as the Communities In Schools of Michigan partnership with Battle Creek Public Schools was building momentum COVIC-19 brought everything to a halt. This is how CIS has found ways to keep up with its mission at a time when relationships are all at a distance.
City of Kalamazoo parks to open for limited activities Wednesday, May 6
Kalamazoo City Parks reopen Wednesday, May 5. Park-goers are asked to continue to observe social distancing.
The Blog: Applying the glue of life
A professional tells us good communication needs to start long before a crisis hits and continue long after.
The Blog: Holding on to a this too shall pass state of mind
Restaurateur Peecoon Allen of Battle Creek encourages us to be our own temples where good things live inside our hearts, in today's blog.
Michigan Youth Challenge Academy cadets and staff mobilize in Battle Creek for the community
Staff and cadets at the Michigan Youth Challenge Academy (MYCA) in Battle Creek have mobilized to produce fabric face masks to fight the spread of COVID-19 in the local community and fulfill one of the program’s eight core component requirements, service to community.
Watch Family Health Center CEO Denise Crawford in April 22 live stream event
Two COVID-19 testing sites open Thursday, April 23.
The Kalamazoo Nature Center opens trails on limited basis
Admission will be on a first-come, first-served basis as the Nature Center operates at limited capacity for the safety of all.
Tribal chairman will serve on statewide coronavirus task force on racial disparities
The voices of the state’s Native American population will be represented in the Michigan Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities through a leader with the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi.
The Blog: Transforming a working model — Leading with relationships
Just as the Communities In Schools of Michigan partnership with Battle Creek Public Schools was building momentum COVIC-19 brought everything to a halt. This is how CIS has found ways to keep up with its mission at a time when relationships are all at a distance.
City of Kalamazoo parks to open for limited activities Wednesday, May 6
Kalamazoo City Parks reopen Wednesday, May 5. Park-goers are asked to continue to observe social distancing.
The Blog: Applying the glue of life
A professional tells us good communication needs to start long before a crisis hits and continue long after.
The Blog: Holding on to a this too shall pass state of mind
Restaurateur Peecoon Allen of Battle Creek encourages us to be our own temples where good things live inside our hearts, in today's blog.
Michigan Youth Challenge Academy cadets and staff mobilize in Battle Creek for the community
Staff and cadets at the Michigan Youth Challenge Academy (MYCA) in Battle Creek have mobilized to produce fabric face masks to fight the spread of COVID-19 in the local community and fulfill one of the program’s eight core component requirements, service to community.
Watch Family Health Center CEO Denise Crawford in April 22 live stream event
Two COVID-19 testing sites open Thursday, April 23.
