Piano lessons, bus rides, and exposure to skilled trades are included alongside reading and STEM activities — science, technology, engineering, and mathematics — in summer learning programs that are underway in Battle Creek.
A recent report by the state's new Food Security Council examines response to food security issues during COVID-19 and how we can learn from it in the long term.
A big part of the motivation behind Run This Town is the need to make all runners in Kalamazoo feel comfortable running in public, organizers say.
What do anonymous donors want WMU to do with their historic $550 million gift? At its core, the donors' belief is that inclusive education empowers people and communities to create a bright future for all, says WMU President Edward Montgomery.
As origin stories go, the Battersons have a real one to tell. Within days of opening the doors of New Story Community Books the state of Michigan shut down to prevent the spread of COVID-19. This is how they have stayed in business.
The PACE model provides comprehensive medical and social services at low or no cost to older adults who live at home.
A weekly nutrition class offered by the Methodist Children’s Home Society is helping seniors become more mindful about making healthy food and fitness choices.
Post-pandemic, therapists are seeing many clients with relationship issues. At the Restoration Center in downtown Battle Creek ancient healing methods and therapy work together in support of those seeking help.
With the coming growth in Michigan's older adult population, the existing movement towards age-friendly health systems has broadened to embrace the concept of "age-friendly everything."
The final deliveries to those giving vaccinations across the community have been made by Feed the Fight Kalamazoo. The all-volunteer organization offers its gratitude to those in the community who helped restaurants and frontline workers over the past 15 months.
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