Welcome to Battle Creek

Devon Wilson is a first generation farmer and the President of Sunlight Gardens, located at 245 North Kendall Street. As the president, his duties include growing, harvesting and selling produce. He also does marketing for the garden and organizes and trains...

The past few weeks have seen a huge shift in how our world operates. Not too long ago, face-to-face interviews were the norm, and phone or video interviews were often only for very large companies. Because integrating back into the community is likely going to look...

Kate Turner is a Program Specialist and MMAP Counselor at Calhoun County Senior Services. Kate graduated from Northern Michigan University and earned a degree in Community Health Education with a minor in Nutrition. She now helps connect seniors to the resources they...

Since the Stay at Home order has been extended, it’s safe to say we’re all missing our friends and family. It’s easy to feel alone while you’re isolated at home, so we wanted to provide some tips on how to stay connected during the pandemic. Phone a Friend  Technology...

In honor of Earth Day, we thought we’d take a moment to appreciate the beautiful nature that surrounds the Battle Creek community. Although you may not be able to enjoy the outside in the same ways you typically do, we put together a few great ways to safely enjoy our...

To slow the spread of COVID-19, our state is under a stay-at-home order. That means most of us have been working remotely for the last few weeks. Unfortunately, working remotely for an extended period of time can be difficult. Here are some tips on how to stay...

With all the news that’s been circulating lately, it’s easy to feel anxious or stressed out. April, believe it or not, it is Stress Awareness Month, so our team wanted to take a moment to discuss how to overcome stress and to relax when you need it the most. Slow Down...

Our country is facing a lot of uncertainty with the spread of the coronavirus, and it can be very overwhelming. The best thing you can do to support our Battle Creek community is to stay home to help stop the spread, but if you need a little break from binge watching,...

In the face of the coronavirus or COVID-19 outbreak, we know that a lot of people may be struggling to adjust to new routines and lifestyles. Although these lists continue to grow, we have gathered the following resources to help people in the Battle Creek community...

You’ve done it! You made a resume, drafted a cover letter, submitted your application, and now you have an interview scheduled with the job of your dreams. You’ve already come a long way on your job-hunting journey, but there are just a few more steps to take.  That’s...