In a sweltering Kalamazoo garage known as The RunOff, a tight-knit DIY music community gathers for a night of blistering metal, haunting sax solos, and family-style chaos — raising the volume, and funds, in equal measure.
ChampsDen Boxing Club in the basement of a home in the Edison neighborhood was created in 2019 by Kalamazoo native Jadschi Green who has boxing in his blood.
The Battle Creek Community Foundation wrapped up its listening tour with a downtown Block Party, unveiling its Annual Impact Report and highlighting over $8 million in community investments focused on health, education, housing, and grassroots initiatives.
Michigan’s rural residents face different challenges when accessing mental health care than residents of urban areas. Transportation issues, loneliness, and limited group therapy options can compound their mental health needs. To address these challenges, community mental health (CMH) agencies like Sanilac County Community Mental Health innovate community-based solutions that meet their populations where they are at.
“I’ve been on this mission to create access to healthy food and nutrient-dense food, and why people should care. The Community Leadership Network was a great place to hone my skills and be a better leader."
After a decade of revitalizing Grand Rapids parks, David Marquardt steps into a new leadership role in Kalamazoo.
“A community the size of Kalamazoo... has an excellent, robust public transit system, and we have a group of employees here that care about being community servants and taking care of people’s needs to get them where they need to go.”
The Battle Creek Symphony kicks off its 127th season on October 11 with “Spooky Symphony,” a fun, family-friendly Halloween-themed concert featuring costumes, classic eerie music, and a live theremin performance.
Karen Wosje helps respond to local disasters as FEMA’s future remains uncertain. The Red Cross urges more volunteers amid rising climate-related emergencies.
Expanding access to affordable, high-quality early care and education could support working parents, strengthen the state’s labor market, and promote gender equity.
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