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Strong Leader Series offers practical leadership training for Southwest Michigan

The Strong Leader Series offers Southwest Michigan professionals a three-part, hands-on opportunity to strengthen communication, strategic thinking and team-building skills while learning to lead more effectively.

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‘Scrolling for the Truth’ workshop helps Kalamazoo residents spot misinformation

A free Kalamazoo workshop will teach teens and adults practical tools for identifying misinformation, manipulated images, and trustworthy news sources in an era of constant information and AI.

From Kalamazoo with love: A father’s handmade bench finds its way home

A beloved Kalamazoo father’s handmade bench finds its way 700 miles home to his grieving daughter.

Bronson Mothers’ Milk Bank provides life-sustaining resource for those who cannot

Bronson’s Mothers’ Milk Bank helps grieving families like Elizabeth Mohney’s turn the loss of a child into a lasting legacy by donating breast milk to fragile infants in need.

Through Ellie’s Eyes: Creating a foundation of support for births without the happy ending

After losing their daughter Ellie to Trisomy 18 and a severe heart condition, Elizabeth and Nathaniel Mohney founded Through Ellie’s Eyes to support families navigating the unique grief of carrying a baby they know may not survive.

Do good, feel good — Milestone volunteer programs meet growing need across Southwest Michigan

Volunteers for Milestone Senior Services do more than deliver meals; they provide companionship, pet support, home repairs, and more. And most report their service has unexpected benefits

Bonnie Gabriel’s work strengthening small businesses in West Michigan

Bonnie Gabriel and the Michigan SBDC help West Michigan’s small businesses navigate economic uncertainty, grow sustainably, and strengthen the communities they serve.

St. Joseph County law enforcement, mental health professionals team up to divert people from jail

In St. Joseph County, law enforcement and mental health professionals are working together to keep people from jail, connect them with treatment, and address the underlying challenges.

Garden of Dreams Preschool and Childcare Center takes root in a new location in Battle Creek

Garden of Dreams Preschool and Childcare Center has opened a new, expanded location in Battle Creek through a public-private partnership aimed at increasing access to quality childcare and strengthening the local workforce and economy.

With a new apartment building in the Vine Neighborhood, Open Doors now serves about 100 households

Vine is a perfect neighborhood for Open Doors, with local shopping, culture, and services nearby.

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