The Holiday Shoptacular that began in early November jumpstarted the holiday shopping season in downtown Battle Creek and it's now headed into overdrive with a two-day Winter Wanderland event on Friday and Saturday.
City bikers looking to switch from gas-burning vehicles to pedals for everyday travel are finding reason to hope that newly configured bike lanes will make a difference for them.
Battle Creek has secured its place as a national and global food innovation leader in part because former Kellogg Co. employees decided to stick around and create their own food businesses once they parted ways with the cereal maker.
The Kalamazoo Roller Derby all-gender team started in 2021 when approved by a vote of the entire league. One of the main points of creating all-gender teams is there are just more people to play the game with, team members say. "More people, more fun."
Volunteer Jan van Schaik says apart from the obvious need for shelter, Kalamazoo's homeless need to be seen as fellow humans. His work with the unhoused, handing out food, hot chocolate, coffee, and providing mentorship as needed, and as importantly showing them he recognizes them by name.
Habitat for Humanity is building five townhomes in Holland that will be exclusively for those who have mental or physical disabilities.
Every day, people with disabilities find the support and help they need — quickly, conveniently, and free of charge — because of information and referral services.
Michigan providers and activists are working hard to ensure the guardianship system effectively serves Michigan's older adults.
“Not only is this an honor the entire village can take pride in, but it’s also most likely going to benefit us with economic benefits such as tax-credit programs,” says Jim Mallery, Vicksburg Village manager. “We are excited to add one more tool in our economic development toolkit.”
It is reported that one in five low-income women and girls struggled to access feminine hygiene products. “We have girls in our community who are dealing with this every day,” says Teresa Allen, Executive Director of Charitable Union. And they are working to ease that struggle.
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