Philanthropy

Pfizer employees help build bikes for military families with the assistace of military personnel

In early November, Pfizer employees and military personnel worked side by side creating bikes for military families. 

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Toy collection drive for Parkway Manor will brighten children’s Christmas

A toy drive for children at Parkway Manor offers a way to spread Christmas joy.

AAUW finds a new way to support Battle Creek to celebrate 100 years of giving

A sculpture of a young woman holding a model of the earth aloft will be inspiring new addition to Battle Creek's North Side gateway neighborhood.

Neighbors create a solution for families who need diapers in Washington Heights and beyond

A dentist decides to help his former neighborhood. Soon those he knows are helping, too. Then people are being connected with other services that can help their children succeed. And it started at Parkway Manor.

Dreaming of the Northside Promise: Free, high-quality infant to Pre-K care and education

The Kalamazoo Promise has inspired Northside educators to dream of a promise of their own. 

The Douglass Community Association’s Autumn Gala to take place at Cityscape

Autumn Gala to benefit Douglass Community Association moves to Cityscape for a celebration of its years of service to the Northside.

For families working through recovery, Mothers of Hope offers care, compassion, and information

Sobriety is the best hope that women with substance abuse disorder can receive and Mothers of Hope offers that hope. 

Kalamazoo Community Foundation hires two employees

A new community investment manager and communications officer join Kalamazoo Community Foundation team.

New giving circle, Tendaji, makes first donations

Two local groups share $20,000 thanks to the generosity of the giving circle Tendaji.

Village in the Valley finds partners to build support for youth of the community

From food to full backpacks, Village in the Valley finds ways to support the youth of the community.

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