With Kingdom Builders, Bishop Tino Smith finds ways to bring about the changes the community needs

Food distribution, financial literacy, job training, and more, funded through a collection of small business operations is how Kingdom Builders in Battle Creek works to bring about change.

Kalamazoo River Valley Trail supporters seek funds to finish the final link with trails to the east

"The trail is 99.9 percent complete, and highly utilized by a diverse group of people," Galesburg Mayor Lori West says. "It's beautiful."  

Those without homes in Battle Creek have a new shelter on East Michigan

As the pandemic set in, it became obvious additional shelter space was needed in Battle Creek. A new location has been identified. 

W.K. Kellogg Foundation challenge seeks those with bold answers to big problems

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation has launched an initiative that provides an opportunity for people to think and reimagine what the world could be if some of the obstacles that many people are facing and Battle Creek can be part of the solution.

A few things they don’t tell you about recovering from COVID-19

When Al Jones caught COVID-19 he wasn't ready to believe that's what it was. Till he could feel it in his lungs. 

Matt Perkins often will make Michigan Harvest of the Month™ recipes at home. Some of the family's favorite recipes are a sweet potato hash and homemade salsa.
Michigan Harvest of the Month™ instills healthy habits in class, at home, and for life

Michigan Harvest of the Month™ materials educate children about fruits and vegetables through materials including posters, recipe cards, food tasting activities, and an online recipe collection. 

New Kalamazoo area program offers access to therapy for people of color experiencing racial trauma

Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Kalamazoo (TRHT) is partnering with Rootead Enrichment Center and local community groups to connect residents to therapists of color in order to heal racial trauma.

COVID-canceled 40th class reunion replaced by fund-raising challenge to support Maroon Giant seniors

Kalamazoo Central class of 1980 may not have been able to gather for their 40th reunion, but they are rallying around a cause as they hope to establish a legacy gift that will help seniors overcome financial barriers to graduation.

A Food Bank of Eastern Michigan distribution at the Martus Luna Food Pantry in Flint.
Emergency food programs are plentiful in Michigan – but many residents are still going hungry

A new report provides a comprehensive look at the state's vast system of food banks and emergency food resources, and why many residents are still falling through the cracks.

COVID-19 cases continue to spike in Calhoun County, hospitals feeling the surge

There’s a limit to how much stress hospitals can handle, Battle Creek medical experts are warning. COVID-19 cases are currently testing those limits.

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