News and Updates
Hundreds Of Area Students Come Together In Community-Wide 'Youth Day of Caring' Volunteer Effort
Today, 475 Calhoun County teenagers played hooky from school. It wasn’t a mass protest; rather, it was a powerful example of young people making a difference through volunteerism. Students from nine Calhoun County area schools took part in the eigth annual…
Envisioning A Vibrant Community
Your United Way has embarked on one of its most exciting journeys ever. Earlier this evening, during our annual recognition and impact event, we announced a new vision, mission and community-level goals that aim to transform our region in…
Help Now! Fund Update
The United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region, Battle Creek Community Foundation and Kalamazoo Community Foundation are amazed and grateful for the heart-felt community support of the Help Now! Fund. It’s our privilege to provide you with this…
National School Breakfast Week | Breakfast in the Classroom
What side of the bed kids get up on doesn’t really set the tone of their day; it’s whether they get fed. For students at Battle Creek Public Schools, breakfast is a guarantee—and that’s paying off in healthier students, better…
We are stronger together
Since the February 20 tragic shootings that claimed six innocent lives and critically wounded two, we’ve witnessed the power of resiliency and compassion throughout our region. People gathering to light candles, say prayers and hold one another. Outpourings of sympathy, united…
Help Now! Fund will address needs related to Feb. 20 tragedies
In response to Saturday’s tragedies in Kalamazoo County, and in an effort to address both immediate and long-term community needs related to community violence, a collaborative group of local nonprofits has established a fund. Battle Creek Community Foundation, Kalamazoo Community…