Help Me Grow Calhoun Great Start Collaborative & Family Coalition

03/19/2026

FYI

CCPHD WIC is now appointment-only! Call 269-969-6860 to schedule.

03/15/2026

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02/17/2026

❤️ How will you show kindness today and everyday? ❤️
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Random Acts Of Kindness Day. February 17, 2026.♥️

02/10/2026

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02/02/2026

❤️Reading Rainbow has some great book suggestions to read with your kids during Black History month.❤️

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01/27/2026

❗️For Your Information: Tuesday 1/27/26❗️

01/27/2026

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01/26/2026

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01/26/2026

🎂🎉Happy birthday Michigan!!🎉🎂
❄️In true Michigan style, many of us are having a snow day...so raise a cup of cocoa or a glass of Vernor's and sing Happy Birthday with your kiddos, to our great State!
❗️How old do you this Michigan is? (189)
❗️What is our State bird? (Robin)
❗️What is our State fish? (Brook Trout)
❗️What is our State stone? (Petosky)
❗️What is the State tree? (White Pine)

01/23/2026

❗️❄️ Reminder: Today, Friday 1/23/26, ALL Early Childhood Connections plygroups are cancelled due to the weather. We hope to see you next week!❄️❗️

01/22/2026

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NEW UPDATES BELOW - NEW Daytime location added today (01/23/2026)

❄️ As the cold continues in our area, staying warm and safe is a priority — especially for neighbors without consistent shelter. Below are several warming centers and shelters in the Battle Creek area offering refuge and support during inclement winter weather.

Below are the known warming Center/Shelter Resources within Calhoun County. If you are made aware of additional spaces please forward them to us:

Overnight Sheltering - Two agencies in Battle Creek are providing overnight shelter from extreme cold:

The Haven of Rest and the SHARE Center.
Haven of Rest [11 Green St. Battle Creek, MI 49014]

The SHARE Center [120 Grove St, Battle Creek, MI 49037]

Daytime Sheltering - Two agencies in Albion are providing daytime shelter according to the hours listed below.

Forks Senior Center (for older adults) [101 North Albion Street Albion, MI 49224] - Located in the Calhoun County Human Services building. Entrance is in the rear of the building.
Hours: Mon-Thu 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-12pm (Calhoun County individuals)

Albion District Library [501 South Superior Street Albion, MI 49224]
Hours: Mon & Wed 9am-5pm, Tue & Thu 9am-8pm, Sat 10am-5pm

Battle Creek Salvation Army [400 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek MI 49017]
Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-4pm

☎️ Hours and services may change based on weather conditions — calling ahead is recommended. If someone is in immediate danger due to cold, call 911.

Staying warm is essential — and we’re sharing this resource list so everyone can find a safe place when they need it most. 💙

01/22/2026

A few warming centers/shelters in Calhoun County:
Overnight Sheltering- Two agencies in Battle Creek are providing overnight shelter from extreme cold: The Haven of Rest and the SHARE Center.

Haven of Rest [11 Green St. Battle Creek, MI 49014]

The SHARE Center [120 Grove St, Battle Creek, MI 49037]


Daytime Sheltering- Two agencies in Albion are providing daytime shelter according to the hours listed below.

Forks Senior Center (for older adults) [101 North Albion Street Albion, MI 49224] -Located in the Calhoun County Human Services building. Entrance is in the rear of the building.
Hours: Mon-Thu 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-12pm (Calhoun County individuals)

Albion District Library [501 South Superior Street Albion, MI 49224]
Hours: Mon & Wed 9am-5pm, Tue & Thu 9am-8pm, Sat 10am-5pm

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