(Community Matters 108) Non-Profit Will Sell Battle Creek Building, but Remain Committed to the Community

Family and Children Services, an organization focused on supportive community action around children and families, is selling its building in Battle Creek at 778 W. Columbia Avenue.But, CEO Diane Marquess tells Community Matters, the sale will not lessen its commitment to its mission in Battle Creek. Instead, she says, it's more of a post-COVID change in work posture.With origins all the way back to 1903, the organization's Battle Creek roots include the Michigan Children's Aid Society, established in 1917.Episode ResourcesFamily and Children ServicesABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer 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.