It may seem like a small barrier to overcome: A new pair of athletic shoes for elementary school children. However, as the nonprofit First Day Shoe Fund in Kalamazoo, Michigan knows, it's a barrier that can be significant for some kids. As you will learn from...
First Aired July 29, 2023 With the expected Ford BlueOval Battery Park Michigan plant in Marshall, some may be wondering: When can I apply for one of the 2500 jobs expected? What type of jobs will they be? What skills would I need? At press time, Ford had not offered...
Michigan State University medical student Emily Bossie - with support from researcher Dr. Graham Atkin - help folks understand the differences between three of the most common types of dementia. Episode Resources Miles for Memories websiteMiles for Memories events,...
In the next four special episodes with Michigan State University researcher Dr. Graham Atkin and medical student Emily Bossie, Creating Dementia Solutions focuses a variety of dementia and Alzheimer's related topics from a research perspective. In this...
First Aired July 22, 2023 A member of the legal team representing the Marshall Area Economic Development Alliance (MAEDA) tells Community Matters he does not believe the Committee for Marshall - Not the Megasite will win its lawsuit. Attorney Richard Lindsey believes...
Feeling stressed? Overwhelmed? In this Summit Pointe episode, host Richard Piet talks with Counselor Cherilynn, who offers input on what self-care means - and how you might dial-down the stress level by taking a few steps in the right direction. Episode Resources...
In a continuing series "Community Connections", Summit Pointe - the behavioral health authority in Calhoun County Michigan - brings some of its community partners together to discuss various issues and outcomes. In this episode, psychotherapist Dr. Elishae Johnson of...
First Aired July 15, 2023 The Charitable Union in Battle Creek is ramping up its annual effort to get new or gently used school clothes to local children in need. Teresa Allen returns to Community Matters to discuss how you can help. Episode Resources Charitable Union...
First Aired July 15, 2023 After the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners removed creation of a county transit authority from its agenda in spring 2023 citing a lack of support from municipalities, the Battle Creek City Commission is trying to get the county to take...
First Aired July 15, 2023 Rep. Sarah Lightner (R-Springport) of Michigan's 45th House District joins Community Matters to discuss a number of current events. First, Lightner offers her perspective after having voted "no" on the incentive package for the proposed...