Cooperating Ministries Food Pantry receives donation of over 300 boxes of cereal from Watervliet North and South elementary schools
CEREAL-OUSLY GENEROUS DONATION… Cooperating Ministries Food Pantry, in conjunction with Hartford United Methodist Church, received donation of over 300 boxes of cereal from Watervliet North and South elementary schools. The schools’ annual cereal donation program accumulated 1,760 boxes in total. Students from Watervliet Middle School then delivered and dispersed the cereal to five different food pantry locations. Cooperating Ministries thanks Watervliet Schools and its stude
National Social Work Week: addressing mental health and addiction in Berrien and Van Buren counties
Each March, communities across the country observe National Social Work Week, a time dedicated to recognizing the professionals who help individuals and families navigate life’s most difficult challenges. Social workers often serve as the first line of support for people struggling with mental illness, substance abuse, poverty, trauma, and crisis. In Southwest Michigan, their role has become increasingly vital as Berrien and Van Buren counties continue to confront a growing m
