A 70-unit senior living project is on track to open in 2026 in Kalamazoo’s Northside Neighborhood
The Legacy Senior Living complex is expected by its proponents to hasten the transformation of the Northside.
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Moe’s Table keeps a father’s legacy alive by feeding hundreds in Battle Creek
After the passing of Moises Olsen, his four daughters honor his lifelong belief that “there’s always a seat at the table” by founding Moe’s Table, a grassroots effort in Battle Creek that prepares and serves weekly homemade meals.
Winter heating relief gets a boost with over $19K from Guys Who Give
Guys Who Give donated over $19,000 to Community Homeworks to help Kalamazoo-area homeowners facing critical winter heating and furnace repair needs.
Poet’s Press: ‘My Church Poem 2025’ by Buddy Hannah
Local poet Buddy Hannah pens a poem about his longtime church, Allen Chapel A.M.E., which celebrates its 170th year as one of the oldest African American churches in Kalamazoo.
Family turns loss into lifeline with $17k gift for diabetes patients
Honoring Amanda Ostrander’s legacy, her family presented a $17,000 donation to Oaklawn Hospital to help local diabetes patients access essential care, medication, and urgent support.
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.
Moe’s Table keeps a father’s legacy alive by feeding hundreds in Battle Creek
After the passing of Moises Olsen, his four daughters honor his lifelong belief that “there’s always a seat at the table” by founding Moe’s Table, a grassroots effort in Battle Creek that prepares and serves weekly homemade meals.
Winter heating relief gets a boost with over $19K from Guys Who Give
Guys Who Give donated over $19,000 to Community Homeworks to help Kalamazoo-area homeowners facing critical winter heating and furnace repair needs.
Poet’s Press: ‘My Church Poem 2025’ by Buddy Hannah
Local poet Buddy Hannah pens a poem about his longtime church, Allen Chapel A.M.E., which celebrates its 170th year as one of the oldest African American churches in Kalamazoo.
Family turns loss into lifeline with $17k gift for diabetes patients
Honoring Amanda Ostrander’s legacy, her family presented a $17,000 donation to Oaklawn Hospital to help local diabetes patients access essential care, medication, and urgent support.
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.
