Berrien County
Nonprofit fighting homelessness presented Golden Acorn Award for Excellence
BERRIEN COUNTY — Reshella Hawkins was at a loss for words last week Wednesday. Hawkins, the interim executive ...
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Education
Edwardsburg Leos offer kind words to nursing home residents
EDWARDSBURG — The Edwardsburg Leo Club did an act of kindness just before the Thanksgiving holiday at its ...
Brandywine Education
Brandywine team gives back
NILES — The Brandywine High School Girls Basketball Program took part in its first ever “Rake Back” last ...
Dowagiac
Feed the Hungry campaign kicks off with police and fire escort, donation from Honor CU
DOWAGIAC — The 12th annual C. Wimberley’s Feed the Hungry campaign began with flashing lights and sirens. After ...
Giving
New nonprofit to train service dogs for veterans, people with disabilities
NILES — A Niles nonprofit organization is enlisting the help of man’s best friend to help veteran and ...
Cass County
Cass County Toys for Tots drive seeks families in need
CASS COUNTY – Boxes have been distributed to local businesses, but now a local charity is looking for ...
Berrien County
Berrien Community Foundation seeking volunteers for Senior Care Kit project
BERRIEN COUNTY — A local organization is gearing up for its annual holiday giving event, and it needs ...
Giving
Niles MSP to host annual ‘Stuff a Blue Goose’ drive
NILES — A local law enforcement agency is doing its part to make sure area families have a ...
Business
Niles dealership raising money for Berrien County Cancer Service
NILES — Christmas is more than a month away, but that has not stopped Katelyn Robbins from providing ...
Edwardsburg
Edwardsburg Food Pantry gears up for holiday season
EDWARDSBURG — For many, the holidays are a time of giving and receiving, and one Edwardsburg organization is ...
Berrien County
Southwest Michigan residents encouraged to donate to Operation Christmas Child
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Local residents once again have the chance to give children from around the world gifts ...
Dowagiac
First United Methodist to host spaghetti dinner fundraiser
DOWAGIAC – For its first fundraising event in a long while, one local church will be altering how ...
Giving
Niles nonprofit to host ‘Haunted Circus’ Trunk-or-Treat
NILES — A local nonprofit will be providing families with a fun, festive way to celebrate Halloween. Tattoo ...
Cass County
Moose Riders donate $2,000 to Cass County Cancer Service
DOWAGIAC — A local motorcycle group recently donated to help Cass County residents living with cancer. Leonard Hartke ...
Edwardsburg
PHOTO STORY: Edwardsburg Lions Club celebrates 75th anniversary
EDWARDSBURG — A local club celebrated a milestone over the weekend. The Edwardsburg Lions Club marked its 75th ...
Berrien County
Salvation Army offering Christmas assistance
NILES — Though autumn leaves are only just now beginning to fall in southwest Michigan, one area organization ...
Cass County
100 Women Who Care donates to Cassopolis organization
CASSOPOLIS — A group dedicated to feeding Cassopolis children was recently the recipient of a donation from an ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac Family Fare to benefit area food pantry
DOWAGIAC — One local supermarket is looking to give back this fall. ACTION Ministries is partnering with the ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac Rotary Club’s centennial sign nears completion
DOWAGIAC — A local organization’s project is nearing completion. The Dowagiac Rotary Club’s centennial sign is in its ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac Elks’ Guys and Dolls Charity Golf Outing raises $6,000 for scholarships
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Elks lodge used its greens to raise greenbacks for a cause last weekend. The ...
Dowagiac
First United Methodist to host annual fall rummage sale after COVID hiatus
DOWAGIAC — The onset of fall is a busy time for Darlene Trussell. Trussell, a member of First ...
Giving
Wolverine Pipeline, area organizations partner to lend veteran a helping hand
NILES — Cold and rainy conditions Thursday morning could not keep a full crew of workers from helping ...
Berrien County
MGCF awards $121,182 in grants to Berrien, Cass counties
BUCHANAN – The Board of Trustees for Michigan Gateway Community Foundation announced Thursday that they have approved $121,182 ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac Elks hosting annual Guys and Dolls Golf Outing
DOWAGIAC — A local organization is gearing up to take to the greens for its annual fundraiser. The ...
Buchanan
Buchanan Area Senior Center raising funds to convert porch into sunroom
BUCHANAN — A local organization is raising funds to allow itself to grow and better care for area seniors. ...
