The 12-week program is designed to help men break destructive tendencies and focus on equipping their lives for the future through lessons on planning, fatherhood, finances, business, and constructive recreation.
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The Women’s Education Coalition Grant Program’s next application window opens on Friday, March 15. Women in St. Joseph, Kalamazoo, Barry, Calhoun, Allegan, and Van Buren Counties with a significant break in their education are eligible to apply.
The City of Kalamazoo will be holding a public hearing regarding a proposed project plan to upgrade the Kalamazoo Water Reclamation Plant. The public hearing will be held tonight, Tuesday, March 12, at 6:30 p.m. at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church located at 120 Roberson St. in Kalamazoo.
Kalamazoo RESA’s MyCITY program is designed to help students discover their career passions and make a real impact in their community. It includes interactive workshops, networking opportunities with local employers and professionals, and the development of real-world skills, such as communication and problem-solving.
With spring weather finally arriving in Kalamazoo, Kzoo Parks have announced the launch of spring programs for kids. The city’s parks have a variety of programs to offer ranging from organized sports to esports, as well as opportunities for students to finish homework and receive tutoring
The Kalamazoo project is expected to take place from March to October, during which time Westnedge Avenue will be open southbound only, with a detour for northbound drivers via Burdick Street.
The Kalamazoo Historic Preservation Commission (KHPC) is accepting nominations for the 2024 Historic Preservation Awards of Merit. These awards will honor individuals and institutions who are dedicated to preserving historic buildings in the City of Kalamazoo.
National award-winning nonprofit news magazine Watershed Voice is seeking a journalist to fill its full-time staff writing vacancy.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your resume, a brief cover letter, and five stories that best show your abilities at [email protected].
As we reach the end of 2023, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the stories that had the biggest impact on our community this year. Let us take you through some of the highlights to illustrate why your financial support is crucial to this work.
“The goal of it is to bridge the gap by creating greater access for people of color,” said BlackWellness Network Founder Valarie Cunningham, referring to the gap she has discerned between the level of ongoing care provided to African-Americans vs. the experience of White patients.
With its new Behavioral Health Care and Access Center, Integrated Services of Kalamazoo builds a safety net for those with mental health issues.
Demand is high for mental health services across many agencies in Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties, and many peer supporters are ground zero — serving communities that are marginalized, diverse, and in high need.
The demand for mental health providers has always outpaced supply. This has only gotten worse over the past few years.
The ‘Burg Days of Summer is a brand new summer series planned for the Village of Vicksburg, and tonight at 5:30 p.m. is the kick-off for the event. The festival promises live music in the streets, family-friendly activities, food trucks, and an opportunity to positively impact a local non-profit.
June is recognized as Pride Month, a time when people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, and racial identities have a safe place to celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride. Watershed Voice has compiled a list of resources for local, summer Pride events for Southwest Michigan.
What type of support does a child need to recover from the trauma of being shot? A Kalamazoo mother is on a lonely search for that answer.
Watershed Voice Executive Editor & Publisher Alek Haak-Frost explains why what Watershed Voice is, is less important than who Watershed Voice is, when contemplating whether to donate and/or subscribe during our Spring Member Drive.
St. Joseph County Sheriff Mark Lillywhite was sentenced to 12 months probation, ordered to pay more than $1,000 in fines, and will have his concealed pistol permit revoked after pleading guilty Monday in Kalamazoo County Eighth District Court to operating while intoxicated, and carrying a concealed weapon while under the influence.