Los expertos dicen que preguntarle a alguien directamente "¿Estás pensando en suicidarte?" puede ser efectivo para identificar a alguien en riesgo de suicidio, ofreciéndole la oportunidad de dirigirlo a la ayuda profesional.
Overall, the WKKF, with a combined $8.8 billion in its endowment and trust, set a new benchmark in its 92-year history by awarding more than $483 million in grant commitments during the 2021 fiscal year. In Battle Creek, during the fiscal year from September 2020 to August 2021, more than $48 million was committed to 27 of the 29 nonprofits that applied.
NACD in Kalamazoo plans to begin the construction this year of four single-family houses on what are now vacant parcels of land as part of the neighborhood’s plan to see an increase in the amount of affordable housing as well as an increase in home ownership and business ownership.
More robust mental health care delivery and reduced stigma are among the silver linings emerging from the COVID cloud.
Battle Creek’s Regional History Museum, the city’s Historical Society, and the Kingman Museum are looking at the best way to continue their individual missions while also working together.
On May 7, bikers will return to the Kal-Haven Trail to celebrate spring, Michigan, wheels, and gears. The Trailblazer, an annual community ride on the Kal-Haven Trail, will be back after being put on hold by COVID.
Experts say that asking someone directly “Are you thinking of killing yourself?” can be effective at identifying someone at risk for suicide, offering the opportunity to steer them to professional help.
The new leader of Kalamazoo County’s Land Bank is coming aboard as the program faces new challenges – and an urgent demand for more affordable housing. Sid Ellis joined the anti-blight initiative as CEO earlier this month, continuing a high-profile career in community service and the arts. Ellis says he’s excited by the opportunities his new position offers though there is uncertainty over how to maintain the program’s funding sustainably.
Even with masking and other precautions, Elizabeth Ferry said that she – like other people with disabilities she knows – lived in fear during the pandemic, afraid that her aides would quit, and she would be unable to replace them.
Lori's Voice is an all-volunteer nonprofit founded to help young people with disabilities. Founder Lori Hastings remembers what it was like growing up a neurological disorder. Now, she's making sure other challenged youth have what they need.
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