Battle Creek/Kalamazoo
Calling Our Communities to Heal
Racism isn’t limited to horrors of the past — brutal murders, church bombings and protester beatings. It’s entwined with the present, often in subtle yet insidious ways. Acknowledging and eliminating…
Read MoreEnvisioning MLK’s Promised Land
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is more than a holiday. It’s a day to commit ourselves to pursuing equity and inclusion in our communities — a commitment United Way…
Read MoreSpotlight on Income
Helping more families in our regional community achieve financial stability is a priority for United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region. During the first quarter of 2018, you’ll…
Read More2017: A Year of Impact
The end of one year and dawn of another is a natural time of reflection and gratitude. At United Way BCKR, we have much to be grateful for. Our work…
Read MoreUnited When Disaster Strikes
When a 2016 mass shooting in Kalamazoo left six people dead and two seriously wounded, United Way joined with community foundations in Kalamazoo and Battle Creek to raise money to…
Read MoreZoetis Employee Wins 2017 Sweepstakes
This year, the holiday gift-giving season took on a whole new level of excitement for Cheryl Hawkes. Hawkes, a Kalamazoo resident who works as an administrative specialist for animal health…
Read MoreOutfitting Kids with Shoes and Smiles
[su_label type=”info”]AGENCY SPOTLIGHT: FIRST DAY SHOE FUND[/su_label] Leatrice Fullerton joined First Day Shoe Fund earlier this year as a program committee member, and is one of dozens of volunteers who…
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