As a Love Where You Live Fund philanthropist, your contributions are pooled with other gifts from like-minded donors and expressly used to support the cause you choose. Since these funds become part of a permanent endowment, no matter the size of your gift, it will grow and continue to benefit Kalamazoo County forever.
Whether you’re passionate about education, youth, health, or more, Love Where You Live Funds let you direct your dollars to the cause that moves you without getting bogged down in the details. You choose the fund that aligns with your values, and we handle the rest — making sure your gift goes to effective, local nonprofits doing the work. Your gift stays flexible, local and built to last.
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You get to choose the community issue that matters to you most — it’s quick and easy!
Every LWYL fund is permanently endowed, so gifts of all sizes will grow and continue to giving back.
As always, funds stay in Kalamazoo County supporting organizations and projects close to home.
We fund hundreds of high-impact, local nonprofits, so your gift will make a real difference.
Your contributions get pooled with other like-minded donors for greater reach and even bigger giving.
You can make a one-time or recurring gift and pause or adjust your contributions anytime.
From Greatest Needs or one of seven focus areas.
Contributions of any size can make a big difference.
Choose a one-time or recurring gift and adjust anytime.
To learn more about Love Where You Live causes and giving options, connect with Jenna Maxwell via the contact form or call 269.381.4416.
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