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First Aired December 24, 2022 Battle Creek Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Robert Phillips notes the organization’s accomplishments in 2022 as well as a look at what is to come. Episode Resources Battle Creek Habitat websiteBattle Creek Habitat ReStoreBattle Creek Habitat ReStore location ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community …
First Aired December 17, 2022 Battle Creek’s Charitable Union Director Teresa Allen talks about the three ways the organization offers clothing and other essentials to those in need in Battle Creek. She notes that in 2022, there has never been a higher demand for their assistance. Episode Resources Charitable Union websiteDonate to Charitable UnionCharitable Union donation location ABOUT …
First Aired December 17, 2022 Battle Creek Community Foundation President and CEO Brenda Hunt discusses the concept of the “enterprise zone” in the Foundation building in Battle Creek. The entrepreneurial concept paves the way for new social enterprises Episode Resources BCCF website ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host …
First Aired December 10, 2022 While The Haven of Rest in Battle Creek has been providing helpful services for the homeless since 1956, Executive Director Daniel Jones tells Community Matters the COVID-19 pandemic helped pave the way to adapt and expand. Click to hear him also provide an understanding for the three general categories of …
First Aired December 10, 2022 Summit Pointe CEO Jeannie Goodrich discusses First Step, Calhoun County’s behavioral health urgent care center opened in 2021. She also offers input on Battle Creek Police Chief Jim Blocker’s perspectives about societal mental health issues overall. Episode Resources Summit Pointe websiteSummit Pointe podcast series hosted by Richard PietSummit Pointe First Step: 5K Visit in …
First Aired November 26, 2022 Calhoun County Board Chair Steve Frisbie discusses the main focus for commissioners in December 2022. As well, the Battle Creek Optimist Club and Lakeview Ford Lincoln plan their annual Christmas Tree sale. Brad Morris and Vince Pavone have details. Battle Creek Christmas Parade UpdateThe 2022 Battle Creek Christmas Parade was postponed in November due to …
First Aired October 29, 2022 Battle Creek’s Miles for Memories – a volunteer organization working to change the trajectory of those impacted by dementia locally – has helped make some significant technological advances. Specifically, the organization has worked with partners to develop a tech method to help someone with dementia safely return. Click to hear Sherii …
First Aired October 22, 2022 Calhoun County Clerk Kim Hinkley joins Richard to talk about her top three choices for what voters should know before Election Day. Episode Resources Calhoun County Clerk websiteCalhoun County Clerk elections pageMichigan Voter Information Center ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview …
