Give a gift to the Journalism Collaborative to keep our community informed!

Donate Today!
Logo for Southwest Michigan Journalism Collaborative with three overlapped rectangles and tagline: "Stronger communities through local journalism.

Project Stories

In Southwest Michigan, many community-based organizations and municipalities have made some strides to create a more inclusive and equitable community development process to ensure every voice is heard and valued.

An older man stands in front of a Sturgis Hospital sign at 916 Myrtle Avenue, with trees and part of the hospital building visible in the background.

‘Just sitting there silent’: Sturgis Hospital closure impact goes beyond loss of health care

READ STORY >>
A young man in a blue t-shirt raises his hand in a crowded auditorium, surrounded by other seated students.

The impact of free college: 3 years in, Michigan school district is seeing results

READ STORY >>
Bonnie Gabriel - Smiling woman with long blonde hair, wearing a black top, gold hoop earrings, and a gold chain necklace, posed against a plain gray background.

Bonnie Gabriel’s work strengthening small businesses in West Michigan

READ STORY >>
A person wearing sunglasses and a white shirt plays guitar on stage under blue and orange lights.

A different kind of house music

READ STORY >>
A group of people seated in a conference room listen to a presenter speaking at the front, with a slideshow projected on a screen.

Michigan counties, towns spend $30B a year. Could collaboration get more done?

READ STORY >>
Two men stand behind a record store counter; one hands an acoustic guitar to the other. Records, a t-shirt, and sale signs are visible in the colorful, cluttered shop.

Local record store offers place to discover new music beyond digital platforms

READ STORY >>

Strengthen the news and information ecosystem.

Contribute to SWMJC to ensure local journalism remains a vital resource for the health and well-being of our community.

Support Our Work >