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Buchanan Art Center donates more than $1,500 to RAM
BUCHANAN — Over the weekend, the Buchanan Art Center celebrated both its artists and the community. Saturday, the BAC hosted its annual members’ exhibit, showcasing ... Read more
4 hours ago by Sarah Culton.
Dowagiac business donates backpacks, school supplies to students in need
DOWAGIAC — School may be virtual for Dowagiac Union Schools students, but that does not mean that the demand for school supplies does not exist. ... Read more
3 days ago by Max Harden.
Dowagiac Elks to host annual Guys & Dolls Golf Outing
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Elks Golf Course is offering area residents a chance to tee off for a cause. The Elks’ annual Guys & Dolls ... Read more
5 days ago by Max Harden.
Niles Salvation Army hosting virtual fundraiser
NILES — The COVID-19 pandemic has forced Americans to turn to virtual options for many things — from meetings to shopping to grocery delivery and ... Read more
6 days ago by Sarah Culton.
Mt. Calvary Baptist offering free meals to the community
NILES — Pastor Bryant Bacon noticed an increase of homeless people in the Niles community. He has noticed it around the city, but it has ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Christina Clark.
Buchanan Scarecrow Charities begins season
BUCHANAN — For some, scarecrows are a spooky harbinger that Halloween is around the corner. However, in the city of Buchanan, the smiling faces of ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Sarah Culton.
Cass County Tractor Pullers raise nearly $15,000 for Cass County Cancer Service
CASSOPOLIS — Saturday morning, Cass County Tractor Pullers member Tom Florea stood under a bright, sunny sky. While he said he is always a fan ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Sarah Culton.
United Way of Southwest Michigan launches ‘Celebration 2.0’ to honor 2019 community contributions
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Because its annual celebration of community contributions, originally planned for March, was canceled due to the pandemic, United Way of Southwest Michigan ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Submitted.
Olde Boys Toys Car Club donates $2,000 to Niles Amvets
NILES — Just around 5 p.m. Wednesday, dozens of classic cars in every color from powder blue and baby pink to black and electric orange ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Sarah Culton.
Dowagiac Elks donate to Cass County Council on Aging
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Elks Lodge continues to give. The lodge recently received a Gratitude Grant from the Elks National Foundation Community Investments Program and ... Read more
1 month ago by Sarah Culton.
Christmas in June food drive kicks off
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Just thinking about the holiday season can bring a warm feeling to the hearts of many. During the Christmas shopping season, donations ... Read more
4 months ago by Christina Clark.
United Way seeks to restock area food pantries during ‘Christmas in June’
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — United Way of Southwest Michigan’s annual “Christmas in June” food drive for local pantries kicks off today to benefit 38 pantries in ... Read more
4 months ago by Submitted.
COA’s Handy Helpers program continues following shutdown
EDWARDSBURG — Stuart Street in Edwardsburg was alive with the hum of table saws and the uneven taps of hammers Wednesday morning. Over the chorus ... Read more
4 months ago by Sarah Culton.
United Way seeks volunteers
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, the United Way of Southwest Michigan is seeking volunteers for various projects to continue to ... Read more
4 months ago by Submitted.
Honor Credit Union supports local group donating face masks
BERRIEN SPRINGS — One regional credit union is supporting local efforts to provide personal protection equipment for frontline workers. Honor Credit Union recently supported a ... Read more
5 months ago by Submitted.
United Way of Southwest Michigan calls for donations in Cass County to fight COVID-19
CASS COUNTY — United Way of Southwest Michigan is calling for donations in Cass County to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Donations are needed from ... Read more
5 months ago by Submitted.
United Way seeks volunteers
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, the United Way of Southwest Michigan is seeking volunteers for various projects to continue to ... Read more
5 months ago by Submitted.
Hidden Acres’ nonprofit awarded grant to provide homes for kittens
DOWAGIAC — A local nonprofit will now be helping to find good homes for a larger number of kittens. Heather Matthews and Dawn East, the ... Read more
5 months ago by Hannah Holliday.
Niles chef surpasses fundraising goal to feed seniors in need
NILES — When Chef Cynthia Gallero launched her GoFundMe campaign on April 1 to raise money to feed area seniors, she set her goal at ... Read more
5 months ago by Christina Clark.
River Saint Joe brewery and restaurant to host food giveaway Wednesday
BUCHANAN — River Saint Joe brewery and restaurant opened its doors, in a limited capacity, to the community on April 2, and now its staff ... Read more
5 months ago by Christina Clark.
Berrien County treasurer retires, leaves legacy of compassion
BERRIEN COUNTY — Years ago, a woman entered former Berrien County treasurer Bret Witkowski’s office, and, exhausted, promptly fell down into the chair offered to ... Read more
5 months ago by Christina Clark.
SpartanNash Foundation grants Feeding America affiliated food bank partners $250,000 in COVID-19 relief
GRAND RAPIDS — As part of its commitment to building stronger communities, the SpartanNash Foundation announced Monday foundation trustees unanimously authorized a $250,000 grant to ... Read more
5 months ago by Submitted.
2020 grants awarded to area agencies by ‘The Heart of Cook’
BRIDGMAN — “The Heart of Cook” has awarded grants to 35 area nonprofit organizations totaling over $58,000. The “Heart of Cook” is a corporate-advised fund ... Read more
5 months ago by Submitted.
New downtown Niles nonprofit to provide respite for roadies
NILES — When walking by 205 E. Main St. in downtown in recent months, windows with a sign bearing the words “Follow our story @theoryoneproductions” ... Read more
5 months ago by Christina Clark.
United Way looking for stand-by COVID-19 volunteers
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — With the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, one agency is looking for as many volunteers as possible to help aid as the ... Read more
