Community Development

Coverage of community groups bringing about changes, innovations, and solutions in their community.

Kalamazoo Promise Returned: In pictures and words

Simon Borst presents a look at what the Kalamazoo Promise has meant to some of those who benefited from the generous scholarship program.

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Festivus 2014
Slideshow: Build Your Own Cardboard Sled Races draw a crowd in B.C.

When Battle Creek wants to have fun it can count on B.C.M.A.M.S. to get the party started. In the winter, it's the Festivus Build Your Own Cardboard Sled Race at Leila Arboretum. Erik Holladay has pictures. 

WMU series to focus on fighting poverty
W.K. Kellogg Foundation names vice president of finance
Michael Evans / Adult Literacy
Adult Literacy group receives $125,000 grant
Literacy program gets financial support for second year
Downtown Kalamazoo Inc. Steve Deisler
Creative efforts will keep ‘The D’s’ at work in downtown Kalamazoo

Staff is being cut, budgets are being scrutinized, and organizational streamlining is under way for the entities that have led downtown Kalamazoo for many years. DKI's Steve Deisler talks about what's ahead as "The D's" grapple with plummeting revenues and the imperative for support for a vibrant downtown. 

United Way and local corporations to work on social change together
Edison Neighborhood gets in holiday spirit with Holidays in the Square
Healthy Living Corridor plan gets financial boost

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