Back-to-school with community mental health
Community mental health supports students as they go back to school.
Kalamazoo’s National Night Out goes all out in six neighborhoods
National Night Out is a Kalamazoo summer tradition, a chance to connect with neighbors, police, and resources. People "need to see the fun and silly, interactive side of law enforcement," says Community Service Officer Dajanick Barlow. "We do a lot of good things in the community." Check out these great photos!
VOCES poised to serve growing Latinx community in Calhoun County with Nuestra Casa
With increases expected in the Calhoun County Latinx population, VOCES (voice in Spanish) is moving to a new building that is four times the size of its previous headquarters. And to reflect the change, VOCES will take on a new name — Nuestra Casa — for its new home.
Partner Partner Content Narrowing the gender gap in municipal leadership
The Michigan Municipal League is working to narrow the gender gap in the leadership posts in municipal government. Its Women's Municipal Leadership Program has helped women across the state rise to higher leadership positions in local government. The program has become a national model.
Kindergarten Success Program prepares Battle Creek’s youngest learners
In its sixth year, Battle Creek's free summer Kindergarten Success Program helps students entering kindergarten have academic, social, and structural advantages. “I’m trying to give my son the experiences I didn’t get,” says Jahkeem Stone, a KSP parent. “I’m trying to get him to be well-rounded and boisterous and comfortable with himself.”
Family Health Center’s 17th Annual Back To School Bash set for Aug. 11
The Family Health Center's Back to School Bash is an event counted on by over 1,500 families each year for well-child visits, immunizations, and school supplies. Plus it's a fun way for families to wrap up the summer.
Ice Cream Summer: Scootin’ over to Scooters in Scotts
Scooters Malt Shoppe and Traveling Treats in Scotts has small-town charm and great food to attract visitors from all over!
Michigan’s nonprofit food clubs offer healthy foods at low costs to combat food insecurity
Food clubs are small nonprofit grocery stores that make healthy food available to low-income families at a truly affordable price.
Haila Jiddou and Danielle DeVine: At the end of the day, this is all for the youth
Synergy Health Center’s UrbanZone is headquartered offers after-school programs and summer workshops for Kalamazoo teens and this summer is offering experiences that will help them have fun and improve their mental health.
Northwest Michigan ISD welcomes pre-K expansion
Tracy Spincich, North Ed, talked with Early Education Matters about how free pre-K for 4-year-olds will benefit this region.
