Behind The Scenes: Ready When Disaster Strikes
Tragic events don’t always happen somewhere else. Sometimes they happen right here in our community—be it natural disasters, violence, or…
IMPACT! Counting on Financial Literacy
A key piece of becoming financially stable is learning how to manage a household budget. It’s not always simple, especially…
Kalamazoo Micro-Enterprise Grants Return
A grant program launched last year to bring crucial relief to Kalamazoo’s smallest businesses during the pandemic will offer a…
Behind The Scenes: There’s No Place Like Home
People experience homelessness for many reasons. The issue is complicated, the solutions more so. But one thing is clear: It…
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…
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…
IMPACT! 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…
Getting 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…
Felecia’s Story
Felecia Parker is looking forward to purchasing a new home this year, and planning to put in a garden with…
Behind 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…