A longstanding effort to bring resources under one roof for veterans and those experiencing homelessness is returning in 2025 for its 20th year.
The 2025 Project Connect Health fair and VA Stand Down will happen on October 17, 2025 at Full Blast Recreation Center in downtown Battle Creek. The event, a partnership between the City of Battle Creek, Calhoun County Homeless Coalition and the Veteran's Administration, brings together nonprofits, government agencies and local churches. The groups provide essential services to those experiencing homelessness, housing instability or other challenges.
The effort is free and open to the community with more than 500 attendees expected.
Event coordinators join Community Matters to explain the goals of the event.
Episode Resources
2025 Project Connect
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Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays, 8:00 AM Eastern on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.
Community Matters is sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln and produced by Livemic Communications.
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