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Village Free Store seeks donations
VANDALIA — One area nonprofit organization is seeking the community’s help in providing for those in need. Our Father’s Family Keepers Ministries is currently seeking ... Read more
2 days ago by Submitted.
Young Professionals of Greater Dowagiac reach fundraising requirements for Russom Park Pavilion Project
DOWAGIAC — A local organization has reached the last leg of a long-term project. The Young Professionals of Greater Dowagiac has reached its fundraising goal ... Read more
4 days ago by Max Harden.
DASAS’ sixth annual Survivor Stomp 5K to be host virtually
CASS COUNTY — A local organization is running for a cause throughout the month of April. Domestic and Sexual Abuse Services is hosting its sixth ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Max Harden.
First United Methodist to host annual rummage sale after a year of canceled events
DOWAGIAC — After a year of canceled events, organizers at a Dowagiac church are ready to get back to work by hosting an annual spring ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Sarah Culton.
Michigan Gateway Community Foundation awards grants to local charitable programs
BUCHANAN – One area organization recently granted more than $70,000 to organizations in Berrien and Cass counties. The Board of Trustees for Michigan Gateway Community ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Submitted.
Forest Glen to host St. Patrick’s Day curbside luncheon for first responders
DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac assisted living center is once again giving back to first responders. Forest Glen Assisted Living Facility, 29601 Amerihost Dr., will host ... Read more
1 month ago by Max Harden.
Buchanan-Galien Lions to host St. Patrick’s Day drive-thru
BUCHANAN – The Buchanan-Galien Lions Club is serving up a St. Paddy’s Day meal for the first time this year. Jerry Flenar, board member of ... Read more
1 month ago by Christina Clark.
Niles Service League’s annual Bundle-A-Buddy fundraiser kicks off on Monday
NILES – A local group is looking ahead to make sure students have the winter gear and clothing they need. The Niles Service League Bundle-A-Buddy ... Read more
1 month ago by Christina Clark.
United Way invites community to sponsor children to receive free books
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — March is National Reading Month, and United Way of Southwest Michigan is encouraging the community to rally around early childhood literacy by ... Read more
1 month ago by Submitted.
Niles Scream Park seeks new nonprofit organizations
NILES — The Niles Scream Park, one of Michiana’s most popular autumn destinations, is currently seeking to recruit new community nonprofit groups to assist with ... Read more
1 month ago by Submitted.
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
2 months 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
2 months 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 months 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 months 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 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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
