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Longform SWMi Journalism Collaboratie Neighborhood Inc Community Development

Neighborhood Inc. helps the unhoused find shelter in Battle Creek and St. Joseph counties

Jane ParikhWednesday, March 26, 2025
Longform A Way Home Point in Time Count Community Development

Counting the unhoused in Kalamazoo County to learn more about local needs

Mark WedelTuesday, March 25, 2025
Feature Story Pre-Approved Housig plans SWMI Journlism Collab Community Development

Kalamazoo embraces preapproved plans, zoning reform to turn vacant lots into homes

Julie RiddleTuesday, March 11, 2025
Longform Jerico SWMI Journalism Collab Community Development

Building businesses and community at Jerico in Kalamazoo's Edison neighborhood

Mark WedelThursday, February 27, 2025
Feature Story Blueberries SWMI Journalism Collab Economic Development

Small blueberry farm survives by going organic

Jarret Whitenack | Encore MagazineThursday, February 27, 2025
Feature Story Affordable Housing St.Joe County SWMI Journalism Collab Equitable Development Building Communities

What qualifies as affordable housing in St. Joseph County? We asked a developer, residents, and more

ALEK HAAK-FROST & FRANK STANKO, WATERSHED VOICEThursday, February 13, 2025
Feature Story Affordable Housing St.Joe County SWMI Journalism Collab Equitable Development Community Development

¿Realmente qué se considera como vivienda asequible en el condado de St. Joseph?

Alek Haak-Frost & Frank Stanko, Watershed Voice Thursday, February 13, 2025
Feature Story Phyllis Neal found a way to give back in retirement through the AARP and Disability Network West Michigan. Equity

AARP program helps seniors find purpose and make a difference

Shandra MartinezFriday, January 31, 2025
Feature Story The Disability Network Southwest Michigan team poses for a holiday photo. Building Communities

DNSWM campaign highlights staff’s lived experiences and community impact

Shandra MartinezMonday, January 13, 2025
Longform A Way Home Housing Solutions Tiny houses Building Communities

‘Tiny’ house project sends a hard-to-place population to the front of the line

Al JonesThursday, December 19, 2024
Feature Story Housing Matters Update Building Communities

Finding answers means discussion with those who are unsheltered, shelter representatives suggest

Mark WedelWednesday, November 27, 2024
Feature Story Battle Creek Habitat for Humanity Community Development

After 15 years of rehabbing houses, Battle Creek Habitat for Humanity launches new builds

Jane ParikhThursday, November 14, 2024
Longform Housing Solutions Soap and Hope laundry day Building Communities

Soap and Hope: Advocates for the unhoused find a way to help with laundry day

Mark WedelThursday, November 14, 2024
Feature Story Housing Solutions Tiny Houses update Building Communities

Three tiny houses on Kalamazoo's Northside are a huge step in efforts to build affordable housing

Al JonesThursday, November 7, 2024
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