Battle Creek/Kalamazoo
Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month
Editor’s note: In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we welcome this guest blog by Josh Dunn, executive director of Voces and a member of the Battle Creek Hispanic Heritage…
Read MoreNurturing a Love of Reading
The grin on Susan Caswell’s face perfectly mirrored that of 120 kids around her. “You can do all the interventions you want, but ultimately it’s about getting books into their…
Read MoreGryphon Place 2-1-1 Answers the Call During Hurricane Crisis
As much of the southeastern United States braced for Hurricane Irma late last week, local 2-1-1 specialists were making preparations of their own. The 2-1-1 contact center at Gryphon Place…
Read MoreUnited Way Takes Over Michigan
Michigan United Ways are taking over the state this week to send a message: To live better, we must LIVE UNITED. Collaboration is one of United Way’s greatest strengths. In…
Read MoreRetreats Offer Self-Care Tools to Alleviate Secondary Trauma
Lindsey Neal is no stranger to the practice and benefits of mindfulness. A former massage therapist who now teaches Spanish and health at Battle Creek Central High School, she leads…
Read MoreTurning Readers Into Leaders: Book Drive Goal Set at 15,000
Children who read well tend to succeed in school. That fact has led United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region to spearhead an effort to collect 15,000 donated…
Read MoreGiving Back is a Union Tradition
As Labor Day approaches, many workers are looking forward to a three-day weekend. It’s a great time to recognize that our country’s labor movement paved the way for workers to…
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