Rootead transplants to the Douglass to help area youth thrive
When Rootead outgrew its previous location it turned to the Douglass Community Center as a new home base.
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A marriage of nonprofits: Young Kings and Queens, Inc.
The belief behind Young Kings and Queens is if you give a young person enough positive experiences they will learn how to be their best in the world.
Northside Gardens: Creating beauty and community
James Pitts shares the bounty of his garden and his gardening tips with his neighbors. And David Jones realizes a dream when a vacant lot becomes verdant.
From hammer to clipper: The evolution of Ennovy’s Beauty Bar, a model for Northside entrepreneurs
From a program named SWEEP to a beauty bar on North Street, Yvonne and Ricky Thrash have been making things beautiful on the Northside for years.
Northside Community Police Officer Aaron Jackson serves as eyes and boots on the ground
With the help of many City of Kalamazoo patrol officers who know the Northside well, Aaron Jackson says, he tries to be the “eyes and boots on the ground.”
MKNAACP invites community to special event to talk voting
The Metropolitan Kalamazoo National Association for the Advancement of Colored People plans cook-out with a purpose
New giving circle, Tendaji, makes first donations
Two local groups share $20,000 thanks to the generosity of the giving circle Tendaji.
Kalamazoo Junior Girls Organization is 32, thanks to Miss Pam Roland
Through after-school and summer camp programs, Kalamazoo Junior Girls learn how to be self-reliant.
Second phase of senior housing development ready for ground breaking
New senior housing duplex will duplicate NACD's first senior duplex completed in 2016.
A Northside Icon: They call him Mr. Everything
Where can youth pursue leadership and community engagement? At Charlie's P.L.A.C.E.
