Kalamazoo Community Foundation

Finding Their Voices, Finding Themselves

Kalamazoo Community Foundation — Wed, 23 May 2012 18:02:00 GMT

Sometimes, writing poetry and being given the chance to speak their truth out loud can unlock the door to self-discovery and success in students who are struggling in traditional classrooms.

The Power of a Little Button

Kalamazoo Community Foundation — Wed, 23 May 2012 18:42:55 GMT

Tthe Bully Button was created to build awareness about the negative effects of bullying by using a symbol that makes it easy to identify allies of the LGBT community.

Seed for the Kilns

Kalamazoo Community Foundation — Wed, 23 May 2012 18:15:16 GMT

When the City of Kalamazoo Parks and Recreation Department had to eliminate its Senior Ceramics Program this January, more than a dozen area seniors came close to losing one of their most lively artistic outlets.

Educating Everybody

Kalamazoo Community Foundation — Wed, 23 May 2012 17:49:38 GMT

Humanities for Everybody is a program that offers free classes in art history, literature, philosophy, history and writing, all taught by experienced WMU professors.

Creating a Circle of Giving

Kalamazoo Community Foundation — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:06:05 GMT

The Kalamazoo Giving Circle for women recently created to support local efforts that help local girls and women reach their full potential.

Hello, My Name Is...Stephanie

Kalamazoo Community Foundation — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 17:21:08 GMT

The first person you'll probably meet when you visit the Kalamazoo Community Foundation is our receptionist, Stephanie Carrier, who joined our team in 2010.

In Their Words: Pam and Bill Behrje

Kalamazoo Community Foundation — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 18:34:25 GMT

Pam and Bill Behrje are huge fans of the Portage District Library. In a recent conversation, they talked about how we've helped them provide support that helps meet the library's needs.

Carrie Pickett-Erway Named President/CEO

Kalamazoo Community Foundation — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:49:52 GMT

Carrie PIckett-Erway will be the Kalamazoo Community Foundation's next President/CEO.

A truly ultimate family reunion

Kalamazoo Community Foundation — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:14:43 GMT

Mothers of Hope holds its Ultimate Family Reunion on the first Saturday in August. It is an opportunity for community agencies to reach out to and inform people in a fun, family reunion atmosphere.

Community Foundation to host financial aid seminar for high school students

Kalamazoo Community Foundation — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:37:07 GMT

The Kalamazoo Community Foundation will host a financial aid seminar for high school students and their parents at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 23 at KRESA's Wile Auditorium.

November 12 through 18 is Community Foundation Week

Kalamazoo Community Foundation — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:20:56 GMT

This week the Kalamazoo Community Foundation joins more than 700 community foundations across the U.S. in observing Community Foundation Week.

Remembering Art Hoekstra

Kalamazoo Community Foundation — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:51:01 GMT

Local community organizer and antiracism champion Art Hoekstra died on November 1, 2011.

Remembering civil rights leader Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth

Kalamazoo Community Foundation — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:40:16 GMT

A tireless advocate for social justice, civil rights leader and legend Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth died on October 5 at the age of 89.

The results are in: Key findings from donor perception survey

Kalamazoo Community Foundation — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 20:42:45 GMT

Key findings from a donor perception survey conducted by the Center for Effective Philanthropy.

Community Foundation releases 2010 annual report

Kalamazoo Community Foundation — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 19:33:48 GMT

Information about the Kalamazoo Community Foundation's 2010 Annual Report: I Am a Philanthropist.

Don't Blame Me by Geoffrey Canada

Kalamazoo Community Foundation — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:04:51 GMT

Geoffrey Canada wrote this poem and read it at the Community Foundation's 2011 Community Meeting on August 23.

Community Foundation honors local professional advisors

Kalamazoo Community Foundation — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:00:40 GMT

The Community Foundation recently honored four local professional advisors as the first members of its Professional Advisor Recognition Society.

Michigan Community Foundation Tax Credit to expire at end of 2011

Kalamazoo Community Foundation — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:06:17 GMT

The tax reform package passed by the Michigan legislature in May eliminates the Michigan Community Foundation Tax Credit, long appreciated by donors and nonprofits alike.

Don Vander Kooy named Interim President/CEO

Kalamazoo Community Foundation — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 21:19:52 GMT

Don Vander Kooy will serve as Interim President/CEO of the Kalamazoo Community Foundation.

Community leaders announce community-wide education initiative

Kalamazoo Community Foundation — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:54:19 GMT

Kalamazoo community leaders came together to announce the creation of The Learning Network of Greater Kalamazoo, a dynamic collaboration of individuals and organizations embracing a vision that every child in Kalamazoo County will be ready for school, ready for college and ready for the world.

A message from President/CEO Juan Olivarez

Kalamazoo Community Foundation — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 14:18:43 GMT

A message from President/CEO Juan Olivarez about his new role at Aquinas College.

Si Johnson joins board of trustees

Kalamazoo Community Foundation — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 20:03:09 GMT

Retired Stryker Corporation executive Si Johnson has joined the Kalamazoo Community Foundation's board of trustees.

Community Foundation announces new staff appointments

Kalamazoo Community Foundation — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 19:59:22 GMT

The Kalamazoo Community Foundation is pleased to announce two new appointments among its leadership team.

Board passes resolution declaring Community Foundation anti-racist organization

Kalamazoo Community Foundation — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 20:01:28 GMT

The Kalamazoo Community Foundation took yet another step forward in its diversity and inclusiveness efforts recently when its board of trustees passed a resolution officially declaring the Community Foundation an anti-racist organization.