Urgent care for mental health issues to expand in Battle Creek through Summit Pointe
For those undergoing a psychiatric crisis, urgent care may be the help they need. In the Spring of 2021 that type of care will be be offered in Battle Creek.
Kalamazoo City Commission earmarks $100,000 to support gun violence reduction efforts
As shootings across Kalamazoo neighborhoods continue, the City Commission votes to take a step to join with local groups combatting gun violence, among other measures.
Partner Partner Content New project encourages Baldwin and Ludington residents to get active in their own neighborhoods
New wayfinding signs are encouraging public housing residents to get out and walk routes in their neighborhoods, as part of a greater effort to promote physical activity and healthier lifestyles.
The spirit of birds inspires line of cards and new business for Battle Creek artist and entrepreneur
What started as a way to lift her spirits through art is turning into a business for Battle Creek's Laura Otte. She calls it The Orignal Tweet.
Michigan’s direct care workers confront shortages of PPE and providers as pandemic rages
For these essential workers, social distancing is impossible – and personal protective equipment (PPE) is both indispensable and alarmingly difficult to obtain.
The activists next door: A new generation of activists lift Black voices and community in Kalamazoo
Uplift Kalamazoo is living up to the mission in its name by doing the work that needs to be done. Right now that often means making sure people have food to eat.
Planting seeds: National movement with local ties works to restore Native cultural food traditions
Once forced to abandon their way of life, the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi are among those Native Americans nationwide who are teaching tribe members traditional ways of fishing, foraging, planting, and hunting.
Partner Partner Content “I’ve been where they are”: Van Buren County nutrition educator journeys from student to teacher
As an eighth-grader, Daisy Manriquez loved learning to garden through programming supported by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program education (SNAP-Ed) funding. Today, Manriquez is 24 and her job is leading SNAP-Ed programming for a new generation.
Michigan agencies distribute robotic pets to help elders combat loneliness during pandemic
One agency has already distributed 80 robotic pets to elders in its service area, and others across Michigan are either considering or actively preparing efforts to hand out hundreds more.
The Black 14 Philanthropy, Mormon church and local groups join efforts to distribute food, PPE
Community comes together to distribute 40,000 pounds of food and 1,200 initial PPE Resource Kits to distribute to Battle Creek residents.
