Nonprofits
Coverage of local nonprofit organizations and the impact they are having in the community
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…
LatinX Festival 2025
Our community comes together to celebrate Latinx culture, food, dance, and music!
Helping Fur Babies Helps Us
A supporter of the Kalamazoo Humane Society discusses why we should help the fur babies in our lives lead long, healthy lives.
