Philanthropy

Youth in crisis to have a new alternative from Family & Children’s Services

An initiative designed to reduce long-term residential placements for children facing a mental health crisis has resulted in a $250,000 grant to the Kalamazoo Community Foundation for the opening of a new residential alternative offered by Family & Children Services.

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Nonprofit roundup: A run, a party, and funds for scholars

A half-marathon and 5K planned in Battle Creek. Brewers start a fund for beer scholars. It's almost tie for Eat Drink Give.

Preparing the feast
Four projects take home the dough from the Urban Democracy Feast

At the second Urban Democracy Feast, 93 people turned out to find out about social justice projects are taking shape in Kalamazoo.

Kalamazoo Community Foundation names new manager of Community Investment

David Feaster has joined Kalamazoo Community Foundation as a manager in the Community Investment area. 

Vicksburg pursues crowdfunding campaign for matching grant
Ta-Nehisi Coates
Does equity begin when we ask why we do the inequitable?

With two standing ovations, Kalamazoo responded warmly to Ta-Nehisi Coates explanation of the importance of asking 'why' to things that perpetuate inequity. 

Ta-Nehisi Coates
Ta-Nehisi Coates: Writer on social issues, politics, culture to speak Nov. 3
Todd Espeland
At The Civic: ‘We’re creating something bigger than ourselves’

The Civic's new artistic director is thrilled with the possibilities ahead.

Big changes at Open Roads and some big shoes to fill

Open Roads' new home of its own keeps the program moving forward, opens new options.

Community invited to groundbreaking for new Ministry with Community

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