Second Wave » Southwest Michigan
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Southwest Michigan's Second Wave is an online news magazine focused on the dynamic communities, businesses, and residents of Kalamazoo. Second Wave tells the stories of people and their businesses or organizations making positive changes across the region for the reader who knows Michigan, especially Southwest Michigan.
Second Wave » Southwest Michigan
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“We don’t push religion at all. We have magazines, art books, whatever they need. Our job is to serve and to love ..read more
Second Wave » Southwest Michigan
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“It’s not a meeting telling people, ‘You need to do this, or you need to do that.’ It’s each one of us looking at ourselves and asking what can we do and then will we do that ..read more
Second Wave » Southwest Michigan
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“One of the reasons I enjoy doing native planting is because it sequesters carbon and helps the ground absorb more water. If we’re taking care of the planet, we need to take care of the soil and the creatures on the planet, and native plantings are one of the most immediate visible ways to do that ..read more
Second Wave » Southwest Michigan
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After three years in operation, the Battle Creek Shelter is slated to close. Dr. Tino Smith of Kingdom Builders Worldwide, the current operator of the shelter, is seeking funding ..read more
Second Wave » Southwest Michigan
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It's not uncommon to take the mental health of student-athletes for granted. Studies suggest that although most teens develop improved resilience through athletics, others experience stress, anxiety, mood disorders, and more that may be less visible due to the stress-related impacts of training and competition ..read more
Second Wave » Southwest Michigan
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“We have demonstrated that we’ll do what we say we’re going to do. Some of the barriers we’ve had to overcome we’ve looked at as opportunities. These new homes will be an opportunity for residents to create generational wealth and go from renter-ship to homeownership ..read more
Second Wave » Southwest Michigan
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Formerly an arts and culture reviewer for a daily newspaper, SW Second Wave's Mark Wedel revisits his roots to take in The Gilmore International Piano Festival's opening night — a magical 'amusement park ride' that was 'full of surprises ..read more
Second Wave » Southwest Michigan
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“The preschool is one of the most important and vital options at the church. It has a waiting list that continues to expand. One possible future option is that Garden of Dreams would expand to occupy more of our building or an additional childcare center could come in here ..read more
Second Wave » Southwest Michigan
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"We are praying to open an African restaurant, plant a garden, open a barber shop," says Pastor Johsua Kibezi, director of the African Community Kalamazoo. "Our future goal is to offer 55 jobs for refugees. I cannot give up on this work or my people will suffer. In my heart, I know I must help ..read more
Second Wave » Southwest Michigan
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"It won't paint itself, Love," reads a mural at Imagine Art N Lee, a fully stocked art experience and retail space at Crossroads Mall. Owner Nicole Lee, passionate about art, healing, and social justice, envisioned a nurturing, creative space welcoming to all ..read more