Nonprofits
Coverage of local nonprofit organizations and the impact they are having in the community
Local Stories – Disability Network: #DWord Bookclub
The Disability Network and the Kalamazoo Public Library partner to provide a book club exploring different literary voices specializing in the disabled space.
“Maintain a sense of normalcy,” YWCA partners with First Day Shoe Fund for a new shoe closet
National average says it takes eleven attempts for someone to leave a violent relationship, and sometimes they leave with just the clothes on their backs. Helping to ease this transition, First Day Shoe Fund installed its first shoe closet at…
El Concilio – La Escuelita
La Escuelita Nuevo Horizonte is a bilingual childcare center, building a fun learning environment and continuing the early education work for our future leaders. Thank you all for the support!
Amplify Kalamazoo – Thriftability
MRC Industries, a non-profit specializing in uplifting individuals with disabilities and mental illness, will be opening a thrift shop on Gull Rd. to help support their mission. The new store, called ThriftAbility, will provide real-world skills and opportunities for their…
Amplify Kalamazoo – Annual “Souper Social” Feeds Unhoused & Builds Community
Each year, as December’s cold settles in, a familiar tradition brings warmth to Kalamazoo’s unhoused community. On December 16, 2025, volunteers gathered at the Edison Neighborhood Association for the annual Souper Social Meal Prep with Kalamazoo Together Volunteers for the…
Fire Community Store: Helping Those In Need
Explore a heartwarming and vital community hub aimed at providing necessities like clothes, kitchenware, and laundry facilities to those in need. Families and children are seen joyfully picking out items, underscoring the center's role as a supportive environment. The episode…
A Conversation With Susan Rosas, YWCA
Susan Rosas, CEO of YWCA Kalamazoo discusses the organization's vital role in the community. They delve into the YWCA's services, including victim support, maternal health, and early childhood education. Rosas shares insights on the organization's adaptive strategies and the recent…
