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From Kalamazoo with love: A father’s handmade bench finds its way home
A beloved Kalamazoo father’s handmade bench finds its way 700 miles home to his grieving daughter.
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‘Scrolling for the Truth’ workshop helps Kalamazoo residents spot misinformation
A free Kalamazoo workshop will teach teens and adults practical tools for identifying misinformation, manipulated images, and trustworthy news sources in an era of constant information and AI.
How Spirit of Kalamazoo and Downtown Kalamazoo Collective are revitalizing the downtown area
Local businesses like Spirit of Kalamazoo are the backbone of the community. Beyond providing goods and services, they create spaces that foster connection and a sense of belonging.
Cómo Spirit of Kalamazoo y el Downtown Kalamazoo Collective están revitalizando el centro de la ciudad
Los negocios locales como Spirit of Kalamazoo son la columna vertebral de la comunidad. Más allá de ofrecer productos y servicios, crean espacios que fomentan la conexión y el sentido de pertenencia.
A group that drives kids with medical conditions to appointments pilots a program in Kalamazoo
The Davies Project is up and running in Kalamazoo County and is recruiting volunteers.
From Kalamazoo with love: A father’s handmade bench finds its way home
A beloved Kalamazoo father’s handmade bench finds its way 700 miles home to his grieving daughter.
Is PreK for All meeting its goals?
Roadmap co-author encouraged by how the state is expanding its Great Start Readiness Program into universal pre-K.
Michigan’s free universal pre-K program could serve 70,000 4-year-olds this school year
Launched in 2023, PreK for All now has no income qualifications.
Bronson Mothers’ Milk Bank provides life-sustaining resource for those who cannot
Bronson’s Mothers’ Milk Bank helps grieving families like Elizabeth Mohney’s turn the loss of a child into a lasting legacy by donating breast milk to fragile infants in need.
Through Ellie’s Eyes: Creating a foundation of support for births without the happy ending
After losing their daughter Ellie to Trisomy 18 and a severe heart condition, Elizabeth and Nathaniel Mohney founded Through Ellie’s Eyes to support families navigating the unique grief of carrying a baby they know may not survive.
Do good, feel good — Milestone volunteer programs meet growing need across Southwest Michigan
Volunteers for Milestone Senior Services do more than deliver meals; they provide companionship, pet support, home repairs, and more. And most report their service has unexpected benefits
COVID kids and mental health: How are pandemic littles doing today?
Mental health challenges have surfaced but kids also benefited from increased family time and less hectic schedules.
Bonnie Gabriel’s work strengthening small businesses in West Michigan
Bonnie Gabriel and the Michigan SBDC help West Michigan’s small businesses navigate economic uncertainty, grow sustainably, and strengthen the communities they serve.
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