Co-op Network
An impressive aspect about the women we serve (which is surprising to many) is their incredible resourcefulness and coping mechanisms when it comes to basic survival.
They know how to keep their heads above water.
Through the network of women, the Woman’s Co-op is able to provide members with:
Emergency Services
Related to homelessness, eviction, hunger, personal and household items.
Networking
Members network together and help each other using their God-given talents (sewing to auto mechanics) and personal resources (car, baby-sitting, etc.).
Civic Engagement
Giving a collective voice to impact systems and policies that affect families in poverty. We share “Our View” from our seat in poverty. Watch us Monday evenings at 7pm on Access Channel 16 or check us out on our YouTube channel, find the link on our home page.
Member Needs Fund
A limited financial assistance fund.
Battle Creek Street Court (BCSC)
The Battle Creek Street Court (BCSC) is a collaborative community project of the Calhoun County criminal justice system and local nonprofit service agencies. It serves low-income residents who are working to overcome barriers that often lead to repeated involvement with the justice system.
While the BCSC does not provide direct services itself, it connects participants with resources for housing, medical treatment, public benefits, and employment. The program is specifically offered to individuals with non-violent misdemeanors and traffic infractions, helping to reduce crime and jail overcrowding.
Hearings are held once a month in the 10th District Court, presided over by the Honorable Judge Michelle Richardson. The Woman’s Co-op plays a key role in monitoring participant progress and reporting updates to the court during these monthly appearances.
Participants are expected to show accountability and commitment by actively working with service programs to address barriers and prevent re-offending. For example, individuals with suspended driver’s licenses must resolve the suspension before returning to driving, and those with outstanding fines or fees may complete community service hours as a path toward repayment.
Blog Posts
Adoption – identity
For as long as I can remember I have known that I am an adopted child. The adopted word carries so many questions and heartaches with it at least it does for me. One large question that always...
What If You Already Know the Way?
What if the advice you’ve been searching for isn’t out there somewhere but already sitting quietly inside you? Not loud. Not flashy. Not trending. Just… there. Because if we’re honest, most of us...
Inheritance: how much of me is from generations of them?
I remember being ten years old and knowing deep in my bones that my mother was getting it terribly wrong. Not in the way children complain about rules or punishments, but in a quieter, more...
