One paddle at a time: Kalamazoo rallies to rescue democracy
At Kalamazoo’s Democracy Fest, community members were urged to move beyond protest and pick up a paddle — taking local action to defend democracy together.
Neighborhoods Inc. of Battle Creek plays a key role in unlocking housing for the justice-involved
A new state-funded program in Calhoun and St. Joseph counties helps justice-involved individuals secure stable housing through landlord partnerships and financial incentives.
How two entrepreneurs are bringing health innovation to the Midwest
Two entrepreneurs from Mexico with a history of building successful operations are preparing to move their company, VITIA, to Michigan.
Program assists some unhoused from elsewhere to find their way back home
A program called Finding Your Way Home operated by the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety, with assistance from local organizations that help homeless people is assisting people get back to their hometown.
Early identification of disabilities critical for Michigan’s littles
Consistent access to early intervention for Michigan kids with learning disabilities and developmental differences is vital, yet often out of reach.
Access to affordable, reliable child care as vital for dads as moms
People often think of child care as a women's or a mother's issue. However, access to affordable, reliable, high quality child care equally benefits fathers.
OutFront is out front— launching Gender-Affirming Care Fund during “Trans Out Loud!” event
During a powerful evening of poetry, music, and storytelling, OutFront Kalamazoo launched the Gender-Affirming Care Fund, a community-driven initiative to expand access to life-saving healthcare for trans and nonbinary residents of Kalamazoo County.
Murder Mystery Dinner helps solve the need for senior day care services in Battle Creek
Join the Marian E. Burch Adult Day Care & Rehabilitation Center for a thrilling night of mystery and masquerade, all to support compassionate care and vital services for aging adults and their caregivers in Calhoun County.
Voices of Youth: Spot and Stop program fighting invasive plant species
Invasive plants threaten Michigan’s ecosystems, but the Spot and Stop program in Kalamazoo, Calhoun, and Barry counties empowers residents to fight back through community action and tech tools.
Give them shelter: The Landing Place for unhoused families to open in phases, starting in December
The conversion of a former hotel on Kilgore Road into an 80-unit shelter where unhoused families can receive support as they transition back to permanent housing is urgent, local housing officials say. And work is expected to get underway soon to move the project forward in hopes of housing some families by the end of the year.
