The Battle Creek Coalition for Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation (BCTRHT) is hosting The National Day of Racial Healing in Battle Creek on January 20, 2026 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the DoubleTree Hilton in downtown Battle Creek. BCTRHT Co-CEO Elizabeth Garcia...
It may be a few months away, but the Battle Creek Battle Jacks are already preparing to kick off their 2026 season on May 27 at MCCU Field. General Manager Sam Connell talks to Community Matters about what it takes to make a community-driven entertainment experience...
Ford announced it will be awarding $1.31 million to support community foundation projects in Albion, Battle Creek and Marshall via their Blue Oval Community Engagement Fund. Battle Creek Community Foundation CEO Mary Muliett sits down with Community Matters to discuss...
The Battle Creek Community Foundation has selected their 2025-2026 Peter J. Christ Leadership Leaders Fellow. Diop Harris II talks about his history with Battle Creek and his journey to becoming this years Fellow. Harris highlights what he hopes to learn and give back...
EncourageBC! – a charitable support arm of the Battle Creek Community Foundation – has helped fund more than 60 local projects in a wide range of areas. That's the word from Director Angela Myers, who tells Community Matters that number is high...
In a process not uncommon after a longtime leader departs and organization and a new one takes over, the Battle Creek Community Foundation has announced a ”bold new chapter” initiative of strategic planning and visionary messaging. CEO Mary Muliett –...
The Battle Creek Public Schools Education Foundation is readying for another Bearcat Tailgate event, which has raised more than $86,000 for educational support. BCPSEF President Carrie Briggs – who also serves as the district's Bearcat Advantage Program...
Marking just over one year as president and CEO of the Battle Creek Community Foundation, Mary Muliett returns to Community Matters for an update. Reflecting on the fundraising climate and summer plans, whatever challenges she sees haven't affected her...
The Battle Creek Community Foundation, while honoring its first full-time chief executive, is looking for its next Peter J. Christ Leaders Fellow. Seeking nominations in March 2025, the Christ Fellow is a chance for the person selected to be involved in leadership...
The Battle Creek Community Foundation is observing its 50th anniversary with a block party outside its offices in downtown Battle Creek. The event is set for August 21, 2024 from 4-6 PM. BCCF President and CEO Mary Muliett and Vice-President Clovis Bordeaux visit...