Produce at a Michigan Farm to Family: CSA pickup at Lakeshore Depot in Marquette.

In the Upper Peninsula, finding an affordable CSA is a SNAP

In Marquette and Alger counties, the Michigan Farm to Family: CSA program connects families experiencing food insecurity with heavily discounted weekly CSA produce boxes.

Kalamazoo’s City Snaps 2021 was about ‘Putting the camera in everyone’s hands’

What happens when you give 150 youth each a 27 exposure, single-use, 35-millimeter film camera? City Snaps 2021.

As crisis escalates, Battle Creek is changing the narrative around child care

The need for social distancing has reduced the number of children that childcare providers can take care of. Meanwhile, low pay has cut the number of those willing to work in child care in a tight labor market. Battle Creek organizations hope to become part of a pilot program that could help keep childcare affordable.

Breaking camp in Kalamazoo: So where will the homeless go?

There are many pieces to the puzzle that is addressing homelessness. As winter quickly approaches and the City of Kalamazoo closes the camp at Ampersee and Hotop, officials and outreach workers address what's next for those without shelter. 

Dr. Brad Merker.
New clinic helps Michiganders overcome traumas of intensive care

Henry Ford Health System's Post ICU Brain Health Clinic provides specialized care for adults 55 and older who have survived intensive care.

Scholarships and computers awarded as part of Hispanic Heritage Month in Battle Creek

An annual fiesta has grown into an initiative to help those of Latinx heritage learn and is creating bonds that will build a stronger community. Find out more about Battle Creek’s Latin American Heritage Initiative.

Kalamazoo’s Milwood Neighborhood gets ready for Fall fun

In one of Kalamazoo's largest neighborhoods, Fall is a busy time. Find out what's happening in Milwood over the next few weeks.

Voices of Youth: Calhoun Area Career Center students reveal positive secrets about their communities

What positive secrets should be known to the public about the community? Eighteen Calhoun County high school seniors answer that question in words and graphics.

These medically tailored meals are made available to patients with diabetes at Beaumont Hospital, Troy.
Michigan hospitals offer meals tailored to patients’ medical needs

Diet can be deadly, especially for people with chronic health conditions. That's why some Michigan health care systems have begun providing free meals tailored to improve those patients' health.

Developers of new $18M Kalamazoo project say it takes many partners to build more affordable housing

To increase the amount of affordable housing in Kalamazoo County will take the work of many, including philanthropic organizations and individuals who can partner with private developers as they did in the Harrison Circle Apartments at North Harrison and East Ransom streets in the River’s Edge District, the developers of that project say.

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