Rossie’s Story: ‘Absolutely There’s Hope’
If you’re active in the Battle Creek community at all, you might know Rose “Rossie” Miller. She’s worked with the…
Read MoreIMPACT! Partial To Girls Helps Families Escape Homelessness
Women and families are the fastest-growing groups among those experiencing homelessness in the United States. Domestic violence, poverty and social…
Read MoreGetting Back To The ‘New Normal’
by Ken Toll I’m looking forward to normal life—even if I’ve almost forgotten what “normal” looks like. Nearly 14 months…
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Felecia’s Story
Felecia Parker is looking forward to purchasing a new home this year, and planning to put in a garden with…
Read MoreBehind The Scenes: Getting The Full Picture of ALICE
When communities want to understand how local households are doing financially, they often check the poverty rate. But that doesn’t…
Read MoreIMPACT! Mom and Baby Doing Fine
Education is a critical part of achieving financial stability for a lifetime. That’s a challenge for teenage parents, who struggle…
Read MoreBehind The Scenes: Why I Work for United Way – Shreya Naseri
Editor’s note: We asked our United Way BCKR team to share why they’re excited to work for United Way. Here…
Read MoreIMPACT! Trusted Advisors Encourage Vaccination
Being there for people who are struggling can make all the difference. Trusted Advisors, an initiative through the Great Start…
Read MoreBehind The Scenes: Leading With Our Values
It’s said that if you don’t hold fast to your values, whether in good times or bad, then your “values”…
Read MoreIMPACT! Young Life JUMPs Back on Track
The path to a financially stable and successful life begins in youth. We’re proud of our partnership with Family Service…
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