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Where every goat has a name: Chubby Goat Acres gives neglected farm animals a second chance

Chubby Goat Acres, a 17-acre sanctuary in Southwest Michigan, rescues neglected and abused farm animals, giving them individualized care, love, and lifelong homes while educating the public about their needed tending and unique personalities.

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Know Your Rights: Protesting without fear of retribution in Battle Creek

A recent “Know Your Rights” panel in Battle Creek brought together community leaders, legal experts, and organizers to educate residents on how to protest safely and effectively — emphasizing nonviolence and the power of collective civic action.

A former boarding house in Kalamazoo will come back to life as housing for those currently without a home

Kalamazoo Housing Advocates plans to open ten transitional housing rooms at 531 Bryant in November 17. Tenants must be unhoused and willing to participate in KHA's programs.

West Main Villages development will offer apartments, duplexes, and retail in Oshtemo Township

The project will be built in three phases — phase one is retail, phase two is apartments, and phase three is the duplexes.

Battle Creek native Diop Harris II named 2025–26 Peter J. Christ Fellow at BCCF

Diop Harris II has been selected as the 2025–26 Peter J. Christ Leaders Fellow with the Battle Creek Community Foundation, continuing his longtime engagement with local leadership through hands-on community development, mentorship, and advocacy.

Battle Creek’s SHARE Center faces uncertain future as mental health funding shrinks

“Realistically, there’s no amount of foundation funding that’s going to make up for what we have lost and will lose,” says Robert Elchert, Executive Director of the SHARE Center. However, partnerships and pivoting have helped with the gap.

Voices of Youth: Inside Kalamazoo’s Youth Mobility program that’s helping teens get to school, activities, and work

After overcoming challenges in the program's rollout, Kalamazoo’s Youth Mobility Fund gives local high school students free access to public transportation, helping teens gain independence and opportunity.

Formerly unhoused, Bill Brown now builds trust and hope with Kalamazoo’s unhoused

For Bill Brown, it’s important to be out there first thing in the morning when the homeless wake up cold and hungry, wondering what they are going to do. He offers hand warmers, gloves, hats, and food bags. He gives them hope.

Micro home community is a big project in a small corner of Kalamazoo

Jeremy Cole has acquired 2 acres of undeveloped land adjacent to 132 W. Cork St. with plans to build a "micro" home community for homebuyers of modest means.

A new housing development in Portage hopes to create long-term affordable housing

Stanwood Crossings is a new community where the homes are for sale — but the land is owned by the Portage Community Land Trust.

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