Do You Need Help? A List of Services Presently Open in Kalamazoo Area 3.20.2020
For those in Kalamazoo experiencing hardship as a result of COVID-19 related shutdowns, the following list provides resources for you.
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New authentic Mexican restaurant coming to Kalamazoo’s Edison Neighborhood
New Mexican restaurant gets ready to move into space in Kalamazoo's Edison neighborhood after Jersey Giants moves on.
Safe Haven programs offer rare respite for Michiganders experiencing elder abuse
Michigan elders experiencing abuse often have comparatively few community resources to turn to for help. But the Safe Haven model offers them safe, temporary housing to escape and get back on their feet.
Life’s a beach, a picnic, a reunion, and a makeover in Kalamazoo’s Oakwood Neighborhood
What's ahead for Oakwood in Kalamazoo in 2020? We take a look.
Video: A closer look at Kalamazoo Covenant Academy
As part of Second Wave's On the Ground Vine coverage we visited Kalamazoo Covenant Academy and found out how they are giving hope to students who once thought they were not a good fit for school. Videographer MJ Harrell helped us take a closer look.
New program offers ways for Michigan farmers to deal with stresses of their business
As MSU Extension puts it, farmers know how to take care of their animals and crops and they take careful steps to ensure they are healthy and safe, yet farmers may need support and encouragement to tend to their own mental and physical stress. Now there are programs and people to talk to who can help.
Here’s how Michigan providers are improving whole-body health by integrating dental and primary care
The negative effects of poor oral health extend into all elements of patients' lives. But Michigan providers have begun to address that by introducing integrated oral care into their practices.
Integrating behavioral health into pediatric care holds longterm benefits
Offering behavioral health care at the pediatrician’s office can not only cut costs but also create healthier, happier communities in the future.
Police Athletic League and New Level Sports work together to reach young people in Battle Creek
Police Athletic League and New Level Sports team up to build trust between police and young people at an early age in Battle Creek.
Here’s how educators are learning to empathetically foster resilience in children affected by trauma
Traumatic events are sadly common in childhood, but the practice of trauma-informed education is helping to better understand and support the children who experience them.
New authentic Mexican restaurant coming to Kalamazoo’s Edison Neighborhood
New Mexican restaurant gets ready to move into space in Kalamazoo's Edison neighborhood after Jersey Giants moves on.
Safe Haven programs offer rare respite for Michiganders experiencing elder abuse
Michigan elders experiencing abuse often have comparatively few community resources to turn to for help. But the Safe Haven model offers them safe, temporary housing to escape and get back on their feet.
Life’s a beach, a picnic, a reunion, and a makeover in Kalamazoo’s Oakwood Neighborhood
What's ahead for Oakwood in Kalamazoo in 2020? We take a look.
Video: A closer look at Kalamazoo Covenant Academy
As part of Second Wave's On the Ground Vine coverage we visited Kalamazoo Covenant Academy and found out how they are giving hope to students who once thought they were not a good fit for school. Videographer MJ Harrell helped us take a closer look.
New program offers ways for Michigan farmers to deal with stresses of their business
As MSU Extension puts it, farmers know how to take care of their animals and crops and they take careful steps to ensure they are healthy and safe, yet farmers may need support and encouragement to tend to their own mental and physical stress. Now there are programs and people to talk to who can help.
Here’s how Michigan providers are improving whole-body health by integrating dental and primary care
The negative effects of poor oral health extend into all elements of patients' lives. But Michigan providers have begun to address that by introducing integrated oral care into their practices.
Integrating behavioral health into pediatric care holds longterm benefits
Offering behavioral health care at the pediatrician’s office can not only cut costs but also create healthier, happier communities in the future.
Police Athletic League and New Level Sports work together to reach young people in Battle Creek
Police Athletic League and New Level Sports team up to build trust between police and young people at an early age in Battle Creek.
Here’s how educators are learning to empathetically foster resilience in children affected by trauma
Traumatic events are sadly common in childhood, but the practice of trauma-informed education is helping to better understand and support the children who experience them.
