Will Wilson steps up as new CEO of DNWM
A familiar face will lead Disability Network West Michigan. Will Wilson has been with the nonprofit for 14 years and was the interim CEO for the past nine months.
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From litter to literacy: Trail and playstreet coming to Edison celebrate nature and reading
A formerly littered path along Portage Creek in Edison is transforming into Literacy Trail and a street near a former dumping ground will become a closed-off playstreet called Literacy Lane — thanks to the Kalamazoo Literacy Council, Edison Resident Scholars, the City of Kalamazoo, and other partners.
Laundry Love: Finding community and dignity at a Battle Creek laundromat
St. Thomas' Laundry Love is focused on those who are “struggling to make ends meet,” says Deacon Trish Harris. “There are people who have asked me, ‘How do you know if I meet the qualifications?’ We have no qualifications. We want them to know that we see you as an important person and we’re coming to you with love."
Chance meeting results in profound gift when Battle Creek woman donated kidney to Portage man
Jill Anderson of Battle Creek wondered what it takes to give a kidney when a Portage woman she had just met shared that her husband was in desperate need. Now she knows. “We are born with four times the kidney power that we need to survive," says Anderson. "By giving away half of that, you can save another life and you’ve still got plenty of kidney function.”
How some Southwest Michigan entrepreneurs stack the odds in their favor
Who hasn't dreamed of owning their own businesses? Most of us can count on two hands the business ideas we've had. Some budding entrepreneurs have taken their ideas to the next level, seeking out financial support, expertise, and handholding to make their dreams come true.
Voices of Youth: Kalamazoo politicians and youth work to increase youth political participation
Voting is a rite of passage. The State of Michigan now allows 16-year-olds to pre-register to vote. While most high school teens are not old enough to vote, they're old enough to get involved in issues that concern them. Voices of Youth's Eleanor Cook explores local groups that support youth activism and State Sen. Sean McCann weighs in.
Despite its conveniences, telehealth can be frustrating. These doctors are working to change that.
Telemedicine may be confusing, frustrating, or straight-up inaccessible for many patients – so Henry Ford Health practitioners are working to create an easier experience for all.
Bold revitalization plan for Benton Harbor’s Empire Corridor
Community-driven revitalization plan for Benton Harbor Empire Corridor envisions a neighborhood transformed into a vibrant haven for all.
Recruiting direct care workers a challenge for Michigan’s adult foster care homes
The Community Mental Health Association of Michigan found that adult foster care homes and other agencies are struggling to recruit and maintain workers in part due to higher wages in alternative occupations.
