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Is There a Culture Around Poverty?

It’s a question that sometimes makes people uncomfortable: Is there a culture around poverty? The honest answer is yes, of course there is. But before we jump to conclusions about what that means,...

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A tale of two cities…

I live in Battle Creek. So do you. But we may not live in the same Battle Creek. We drive the same streets. We pass the same schools. We see the same “Now Hiring” signs. And yet, the experience of...

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What Does Opportunity Mean Without Access?

 There are jobs available. We hear it all the time in Battle Creek. There are openings at the Fort. Manufacturing is hiring. Healthcare is hiring. Retail is hiring. Opportunity is everywhere. So why...

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