Building Communities

Longform Jerico SWMI Journalism Collab Community Development

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

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 Encourage Battle Creek Building Communities

Nonprofits can't do it all — Encourage BC supports those who address needs in Battle Creek

Jane ParikhThursday, February 6, 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
Feature Story A Way Home Heads in Beds Building Communities

For Christmas, this Kalamazoo group is booking hotel rooms for the unhoused

Al JonesThursday, December 19, 2024
Longform Housing Solutions Ransom Homes Building Communities

It’s first-come first-served for four new houses in Kalamazoo’s Northside neighborhood

Al JonesThursday, November 21, 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
Longform Edison Variety Show A Way Home Housing Solutions Community Development

Edison variety show raises funds and awareness of homebuyers' need for down payment assistance

Mark WedelThursday, October 17, 2024
Longform David Harris Homeowner A Way Home Housing Solutions Building Communities

From unhoused to homeowner: David Harris says connection makes the difference

Mark WedelThursday, September 26, 2024
Longform Racism barrier to housing A Way Home Housing Solutions Building Communities

Confronting racism's impact on affordable housing access in Kalamazoo

Caroline BissonnetteThursday, September 12, 2024
Longform Manufactured Homes Housing Solutions Community Development

New manufactured homes at Sugarloaf Park part of the mix of housing for low-income county families

Mark WedelThursday, August 29, 2024
Feature Story Housing funding Housing Solutions Community Development

City and County are strategizing for better housing in Kalamazoo area

Al JonesThursday, August 22, 2024
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