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Building Communities
Guys Who Give brings men together to support nonprofits' work in Kalamazoo and beyond
Al Jones
Thursday, June 23, 2022
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Economic Development
When it comes to grantmaking, how does WKKF decide what to fund in its hometown, Battle Creek?
Jane Simons
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Feature Story
Healthy Communities
Temporary housing PODs have been built. Kalamazoo agency seeks a suitable site for them.
Al Jones
Thursday, April 14, 2022
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Entrepreneurship
Battle Creek's at-risk youth will have a new place to call home at Cool People's teen center
Jane Simons
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
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Community Development
Walkers help HRI exceed goal to raise funds for services helping people stay housed, or get housing
Mark Wedel
Thursday, March 24, 2022
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Entrepreneurship
'Brewing Means Hope' for the people of Ukraine and a Kalamazoo brewer supports the cause
Channon Mondoux
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
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Economic Development
Barn Believers find ways to restore old barns so they can be used for public purposes
Jane Simons
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
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Kids and Education
WKKF Legacy Scholarship program changes could double the number of those receiving financial aid
Jane Simons
Thursday, March 10, 2022
Feature Story
Healthy Communities
Innovations in Action: $1 million fund from nonprofit helps other nonprofits with unique programs
Jane Simons
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
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Community Development
Battle Creek residents sign up for Ring Doorbell system in hopes of deterring neighborhood crime
Jane Simons
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
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Community Development
From three to one: Local organizations merge to create United Ways of South Central Michigan
Jane Simons
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
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Kids and Education
WMU tells first step of how largest financial gift to public school will benefit students
Al Jones
Friday, December 10, 2021
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Sustainability
Next summer public will be able to visit Armintrout-Milbocker preserve, home to 560 plant species
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Wednesday, December 8, 2021
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Diversity
When COVID stopped an annual holiday open house in Battle Creek, Winterfest Variety Show was born
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Thursday, December 2, 2021
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Healthy Communities
Let's talk: Rural and urban service organizations discuss common concerns around food insecurity
Mark Wedel
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Feature Story
Community Development
A POD community? Kalamazoo nonprofit has a modular plan for the homeless – just in time for winter
Al Jones
Friday, October 22, 2021
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Healthy Communities
Memory Care Learning Center in Kalamazoo hopes to be an answer for Alzheimer’s caregivers
Al Jones
Thursday, October 21, 2021
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Equity
Breaking camp in Kalamazoo: So where will the homeless go?
Al Jones
Thursday, October 7, 2021
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Sustainability
Idea exchange: Rural and urban folks work to create and preserve greenspaces
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Wednesday, September 29, 2021
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New sculpture at Bronson Children's Hospital in Kalamazoo lets kids see themselves
Casey Grooten
Thursday, September 16, 2021
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