Calhoun County Continuum of Care

10/07/2026

Thank you City of Battle Creek, MI Government for the recognition and support!

A hot meal. Health screenings. Supplies. People who can help.

At Tuesday’s City Commission meeting, Mayor Mark Behnke presented a proclamation recognizing Oct. 16 as Project Connect: Health & Information Fair & Veterans Affairs Standdown Day.

Joining him were Ellen Lassiter Collier, SAFE Place CEO and planning committee chair; Tiyanna Payne of the Battle Creek VA’s Health Care for Homeless Veterans program; Helen Guzzo of Community Development; and Jack Carlson, manager of Calhoun County Veteran Affairs.

The free event connects people experiencing housing or food insecurity, including veterans, with supplies, services and support.

📅 Friday, Oct. 16 | 9 a.m.-noon
📍 Full Blast Recreation Center, 35 W. Hamblin Ave.

Thank you to the organizers, volunteers and community partners who make this possible. Please share—you may help this reach someone who needs it.

S.A.F.E. Place

09/18/2026

We are hiring for an individual to coordinate homelessness work in Calhoun County! Someone with passion for supporting this community, skill in systems-level work, and nurturing community collaboration would be a great fit for this team!

  Title: Continuum of Care (CoC) Specialist Group/Team: Community Impact Reports To: Director of Continuum of Care Status: Full-time FLSA Classification: Salaried, Exempt Minimum Salary: $53,920 annually   POSITION SUMMARY The Continuum of Care (CoC) for Calhoun County is a collaborative planning ...

09/15/2026

How does Battle Creek use federal, state, and local funding to support housing in our community?

In this episode, Community Development Manager Helen Guzzo and Lead Program Coordinator Emily Arntz discuss:

- Minor home repair assistance for eligible homeowners
- Housing investments that help prevent vacancies
- A new recovery housing project on NE Capital Avenue
- Housing incentives for Battle Creek Public Schools teachers
- Short-term rental assistance for families experiencing homelessness
- Lead paint hazards, testing, and abatement programs
- A new $4.75 million HUD grant to address lead hazards in homes
- An upcoming Calhoun County Children's Health & Wellness Fair

🎧 Watch or listen here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRhCDJEwbCQ

09/15/2026

Help us get ready for the upcoming Calhoun County Connect & VA StandDown! Your donations of new and gently used blankets will ensure each of our 350+ attendees will receive a blanket at the event!