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Michiana Family Center seeks mentors for foster teens
MICHIANA — A regional organization is looking to provide one-on-one support to foster teens across the Michiana region. Serving Edwardsburg, Cassopolis, Dowagiac, Niles, Granger, Mishawaka, ... Read more
3 days ago by Sarah Culton.
YMCA of Greater Michiana to host second annual Day of Giving
NILES — A local organization will once again be promoting a Day of Giving next month. The YMCA of Greater Michiana will host YMCA Day ... Read more
6 days ago by Submitted.
City of Niles, Michigan Gateway Community Foundation partner to help community members
NILES – A new roof is just one of the repairs a partnership between a regional organization and the city of Niles have been able ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Christina Clark.
Edwardsburg Giving Tree seeks winter weather donations
EDWARDSBURG — Those driving through Edwardsburg are likely to see a strange sight — a tree decorated with garment bags filled with pants, shirts and ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Sarah Culton.
Cassopolis children donate to animal control in honor of late father
CASSOPOLIS — Two Cassopolis children recently honored their father’s memory by giving back to the community. Izzie, 12, and JR, 8, Kennedy celebrated the birthday ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Sarah Culton.
Niles native fights for peace
Correction: In a prior publication of this piece, the date Brandon Williams’ death was stated incorrectly. The name of Tiara Williams’ organization has also been ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Christina Clark.
Dowagiac family displaced by house fire receives community support
DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac family displaced by a house fire is receiving an outpouring of support from community members. The family of two adults and ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Max Harden.
Nonprofit hopes to better address needs of homeless residents
NILES – Some mornings at Ferry Street Resource Center, Executive Director Ric Pawloski and Services Coordinator Arqullia Lewis come to work and find random donations ... Read more
1 month ago by Christina Clark.
Citizens Mediation Service hub installed at Ferry Street Resource Center
NILES – The Niles area just got a hub for residents in need of low to no-cost conflict resolution services. At Ferry Street Resource Center, ... Read more
1 month ago by Christina Clark.
Granger Community Church food drop supports southwest Michigan food pantries
CASSOPOLIS — This week, employees at local food pantry Helping Hands of Cass County are looking at full shelves. “I’ve got two industrial shelves, and ... Read more
1 month ago by Sarah Culton.
Buchanan Boy Scout Troop #541 to continue, adapt fundraising tradition
BUCHANAN – An annual Buchanan event will look different this year, but organizers said guests can expect the same meal they have come to know ... Read more
1 month ago by Christina Clark.
Niles Girl Scouts host drive-thru cookie sale
NILES — Cold but determined, four members of a Brandywine Girl Scout Troop #00260 worked away as vehicles pulled into the Hob Nob’s parking lot ... Read more
1 month ago by Christina Clark.
Dowagiac charity campaign doubles fundraising goal
DOWAGIAC — C. Wimberley Automotive’s 11th annual Feed the Hungry campaign has much to be thankful for. The campaign announced Wednesday it raised $43,729 in ... Read more
1 month ago by Max Harden.
Cass County Meals on Wheels workers save client from natural gas leak
DOWAGIAC — Last Wednesday, Michael Faunce thought something smelled funny. The Meals on Wheels worker was delivering a meal to a client in Dowagiac with ... Read more
1 month ago by Max Harden.
Cass County Council on Aging awarded grant from Pokagon Fund
CASSOPOLIS — A local organization will be able to provide free meals to senior community members thanks to another organization’s generosity. The Cass County Council ... Read more
2 months ago by Max Harden.
Helping Hands of Cass County expands outreach in 2020
CASSOPOLIS — Amidst a year of financial and health hardships for Cass County residents, Helping Hands of Cass County was able to expand its food ... Read more
2 months ago by Submitted.
Dowagiac organization sets donation record in 2020
DOWAGIAC — The COVID-19 pandemic may have dominated 2020 headlines, but that did not stop the Dowagiac Elks Lodge from having a record-setting year. The ... Read more
2 months ago by Max Harden.
Honor Credit Union donates $2,500 to Cass County Cancer Service
DOWAGIAC — It may not have been Christmas, but the Cass County Cancer Service received a gift that was in the spirit of the holiday ... Read more
2 months ago by Sarah Culton.
Miss Cassopolis collects donations for Cass County Animal Control
CASSOPOLIS — Animals currently lodged at Cass County Animal Control recently received some royal treatment. Each year, The Miss Cassopolis court looks forward to Christmas ... Read more
2 months ago by Submitted.
Edwardsburg Middle School donates to food pantry
EDWARDSBURG — Students at Edwardsburg Public Schools recently helped make some community members’ holidays a bit brighter. Sixth-grade teacher Tonya Wright and the Edwardsburg Middle ... Read more
2 months ago by Sarah Culton.
Honor Credit Union partners with Starks Family Funeral Home to fund drone for Berrien County
ST. JOSEPH — Honor Credit Union partnered with Starks Family Funeral Homes to help Sheriff Paul Bailey and the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department purchase an ... Read more
2 months ago by Submitted.
Dowagiac manufacturer donates $1,000 to DASAS
DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac manufacturer gave a local nonprofit a timely gift this holiday season. Steinbauer Performance LLC, 22790 Fosdick St., donated $1,000 to Domestic ... Read more
2 months ago by Max Harden.
United Federal Credit Union staff ‘Pay It Forward’ to help local charities, families
ST. JOSEPH — United Federal Credit Union donated more than $12,100 to local families and organizations in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio during the 2020 Pay ... Read more
2 months ago by Submitted.
PHOTO STORY: Honor Credit Union donates Christmas meals to COA
CASS COUNTY — One local business helped spread some holiday cheer last week. Last week, Honor Credit Union donated funds to pay for curbside Christmas ... Read more
2 months ago by Submitted.
SMCAA, First Presbyterian Church partner to help 50 families in need
NILES — On Friday, a group of volunteers bundled up in winter jackets and hats made a list and checked it twice. The volunteers were ... Read more
