Coldwater to get new aquatic center, expanded rec facilities
An aquatic center is coming to the city of Coldwater. The center will be possible through an $11 million gift for the expansion of recreational facilities in the city. Dr. […]
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Two consumed by fire set the community alight
It takes Fuel to feed Fire. Denise Miller and Michelle Johnson have worked out what's needed to keep the nonprofit Fire going. They talk to Zinta Aistars about what's at the heart of the many works they do across Kalamazoo.
Giving to make Battle Creek a better place to live
Women in Battle Creek have found the power of giving. A number of "giving circles" are making a difference in the place they call home. Jane C. Parikh talked to them about what they want to accomplish.
Voces helps Latino youths envision college and careers
The Latino and Hispanic community of Battle Creek has a place it can come together in Voces. Its mission is "many voices, one community" and now young people have a voice, too. Margaret DeRitter talks to Antonio "Tony" Carillo and others about his role in the organization its role in his life.
Learning Network asks community to get involved
There are some goals that are so big that it takes a whole community to achieve them. The Learning Network is designed to bring the community together to get children ready for school, the work world and beyond. Kathy Jennings reports on what's next for group.
A romp through the mud to promote health here and abroad
Getting dirty doesn't begin to describe it. Kalamazoo's first Mud Run was all that. It also raised an estimated $30,000, surpassing its goal by $5,000, to cover the cost of an automated well in Bulenga, Uganda. Erik Holladay has pictures.
Working together to keep people in their homes
What does a win-win situation look like for landlords and tenants in which eviction seems the only solution? A group in Kalamazoo has come up with one answer. Second Wave's Kathy Jennings reports on how it's working.
Two consumed by fire set the community alight
It takes Fuel to feed Fire. Denise Miller and Michelle Johnson have worked out what's needed to keep the nonprofit Fire going. They talk to Zinta Aistars about what's at the heart of the many works they do across Kalamazoo.
Giving to make Battle Creek a better place to live
Women in Battle Creek have found the power of giving. A number of "giving circles" are making a difference in the place they call home. Jane C. Parikh talked to them about what they want to accomplish.
Voces helps Latino youths envision college and careers
The Latino and Hispanic community of Battle Creek has a place it can come together in Voces. Its mission is "many voices, one community" and now young people have a voice, too. Margaret DeRitter talks to Antonio "Tony" Carillo and others about his role in the organization its role in his life.
Learning Network asks community to get involved
There are some goals that are so big that it takes a whole community to achieve them. The Learning Network is designed to bring the community together to get children ready for school, the work world and beyond. Kathy Jennings reports on what's next for group.
A romp through the mud to promote health here and abroad
Getting dirty doesn't begin to describe it. Kalamazoo's first Mud Run was all that. It also raised an estimated $30,000, surpassing its goal by $5,000, to cover the cost of an automated well in Bulenga, Uganda. Erik Holladay has pictures.
Working together to keep people in their homes
What does a win-win situation look like for landlords and tenants in which eviction seems the only solution? A group in Kalamazoo has come up with one answer. Second Wave's Kathy Jennings reports on how it's working.
