The Southwest Michigan Planning Commission has partnered with Two Rivers Coalition and the Berrien County Drain Commissioner to implement community education plans pertaining to clean water. Helping the public understand the importance of water quality and ways they can contribute towards protecting valuable resources is essential in the midst of a global climate crisis. Segment Producer - Shanthini Ode Production Assistant - Solana Campbell

Paws for Humanity is an animal sanctuary and space for animal assisted therapy. Their motto, “people helping animals helping people,” speaks to their mission of social work and growth in the community of Harbor Country. Segment producer: Shanthini Ode

Preschool is a time for learning and exploration. Students at the Wolf Lake Nature Preschool spend a lot of time discovering new things outdoors. The school’s philosophy includes student-led learning through curiosity, exploration and play. Videographer: Kristen Franklin Editor: Shanthini Ode

Virtual reality has many applications. The Indiana Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs has partnered with Transfr to utilize VR technology to help local youth prepare for their future careers. Students practice skills used by the jobs in virtual reality to discover new career paths. Kristen Franklin videographer Nicholas Ramirez editor

The Community Student Art Exhibition is a collaboration between the Krasl Art Center, the Berrien Regional Education Services Agency (RESA), and the Box Factory for the Arts. This is a space which allows middle and high school students to showcase their creative work alongside their peers. Showing work in a professional environment, like an art gallery, is important for both the artist and the community members enjoying it. Segment Producer - Shanthini Ode

Brain Train is a program through the Family and Children’s Center of South Bend that emphasizes parent involvement in early child growth and development. Parents take their children to individual and group sessions where they work with a professional to learn activities and lessons to continue at home. Segment Producer - Shanthini Ode

The LaPorte County Public Library provides the community a chance to learn from local entrepreneurs. Meet the Makers is a monthly series of informal conversation with local innovators, entrepreneurs, creatives, and makers. The goal of the series is to share innovative ideas and success create more makers and doers. Kristen Franklin videographer Nicholas Ramirez editor

Indiana University South Bend presented a Historical Black Michigan Tour to the public. The bus tour visited notable locations in Vandalia, Marcellus, three Rivers and Battle Creek, Michigan highlighting the Underground Railroad and Sojourner Truth. Kristen Franklin videographer Greg Banks editor

The 100 Black Men of Greater South Bend hosted an African American History Challenge for high school students in South Bend. Students from Rise Up Academy and John Adams High School attended the challenge with the hopes of moving forward to the national conference in Las Vegas. In June, four students from South Bend Adams will compete at the annual Brace B. Godfrey, Jr. African American History Challenge which is part of the National 100 Black Men Conference.

Lake Michigan College’s Wine and Viticulture program allows students to explore the process of growing and selling wine. From growing fruit in vineyards, learning about the appropriate biochemistry, and filtering and bottling a final product, students are well equipped to enter a career in the wine industry. Segment Producer - Shanthini Ode

Cuentos is a Spanish storytime program at Goshen Public library that promotes biliteracy in the community. Children coming from bilingual households are often only encouraged to speak English in their schools. Goshen Public Library hopes to represent the Latino community in their programming with Cuentos and additional community outreach. Segment Producer - Shanthini Ode