Little Michiganders need more investment in early interventions
Michigan legislature’s FY 2027 state budget includes a much needed $1.45 million increase for Early On.
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Battle Creek taps experts to create a recipe for success as a food entrepreneur
Battle Creek Food Reimagined focuses on food companies ready to accelerate their growth by helping them remove barriers to regional or national distribution of their products.
Navigating autism now more difficult for Michiganders
Autism Alliance of Michigan has laid off 75% of staff due to unexpected state funding cut.
GVSU Symposium brings national voices together to support Black men and boys in Battle Creek
More than 500 people gathered in Battle Creek for GVSU's Black Men and Boys Symposium, focused on improving educational, health and career outcomes.
Battle Creek preschool creates culturally affirming foundation for kindergarten
Students and families feel seen, supported, and connected.
Battle Creek volunteer Kathy Antaya: Advocate and champion for people who are poor or discriminated against
Through community gardening, Kathy Antaya became involved in equity and racial healing initiatives. "I’m a full-time volunteer and community activist,” she says.
Leveling the baseball field for underserved youth in Battle Creek
Evan Gray founded Gray’s on Deck to give underserved Battle Creek youth access to baseball and life lessons through affordable, community-supported programs.
Voices of Youth Q&A: Understanding immigration concerns in Kalamazoo
Amid rising nationwide immigration enforcement and fear, a Kalamazoo youth interviews El Concilio CEO Adrian Vazquez to explore how local organizations support immigrant families facing detention, uncertainty, and community-wide impacts.
First generation Burmese children “Catching the Dream” in Calhoun County
Early learning center reflects children’s home languages, cultural practices, and supports first-generation families.
Distance isn’t a barrier to supporting LGBTQ youth in Battle Creek, Vermontville, and beyond
Christine Terpening founded “I’ll Be Your Rock” in Vermontville to create supportive spaces for LGBTQ youth, and her organization is now expanding to rural communities across Michigan and beyond.
Battle Creek taps experts to create a recipe for success as a food entrepreneur
Battle Creek Food Reimagined focuses on food companies ready to accelerate their growth by helping them remove barriers to regional or national distribution of their products.
Navigating autism now more difficult for Michiganders
Autism Alliance of Michigan has laid off 75% of staff due to unexpected state funding cut.
GVSU Symposium brings national voices together to support Black men and boys in Battle Creek
More than 500 people gathered in Battle Creek for GVSU's Black Men and Boys Symposium, focused on improving educational, health and career outcomes.
Battle Creek preschool creates culturally affirming foundation for kindergarten
Students and families feel seen, supported, and connected.
Battle Creek volunteer Kathy Antaya: Advocate and champion for people who are poor or discriminated against
Through community gardening, Kathy Antaya became involved in equity and racial healing initiatives. "I’m a full-time volunteer and community activist,” she says.
Leveling the baseball field for underserved youth in Battle Creek
Evan Gray founded Gray’s on Deck to give underserved Battle Creek youth access to baseball and life lessons through affordable, community-supported programs.
Voices of Youth Q&A: Understanding immigration concerns in Kalamazoo
Amid rising nationwide immigration enforcement and fear, a Kalamazoo youth interviews El Concilio CEO Adrian Vazquez to explore how local organizations support immigrant families facing detention, uncertainty, and community-wide impacts.
First generation Burmese children “Catching the Dream” in Calhoun County
Early learning center reflects children’s home languages, cultural practices, and supports first-generation families.
Distance isn’t a barrier to supporting LGBTQ youth in Battle Creek, Vermontville, and beyond
Christine Terpening founded “I’ll Be Your Rock” in Vermontville to create supportive spaces for LGBTQ youth, and her organization is now expanding to rural communities across Michigan and beyond.
