We sat down with Marvin Veltkamp, a managing member of MDV Properties GP LLC, to learn more about Kalamazoo Community Courtyard (KCC), a new 19-unit affordable housing development specifically created to provide permanently affordable homes for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking.
KZCF will continue to stand with the organizations doing the work that moves us towards making Kalamazoo County the most equitable place to live, and with the donors who want to be part of that journey.
In 2025, community foundations and funded partners alike were united in experiencing the incredible toll that challenging federal policy changes took on the philanthropic sector. From having to stay afloat despite large disruptive federal funding shifts to finding new...
Yesterday, the Michigan House Appropriations Committee voted to cut $645 million in work project funding. Click to read our full statement.
Equitable access to affordable, safe and reliable housing is a fundamental human right that all residents of Kalamazoo County deserve.
Our shared humanity calls us to build a community where every person can be whole. Those who do the work of initiating change need space and support for their own healing and rejuvenation. Time with family, exercise, travel and rest are all necessary for a well-balanced life. By engaging in acts of restoration, our community leaders can be at their best when supporting community members.
Enjoying equitable access to education is a right that every child deserves. Children who are surrounded by a strong ecosystem of dedicated community members are often empowered to become critical thinkers and initiate generational change. By prioritizing early education, children are able to receive the care, engagement and support they need to develop healthy habits and a secure foundation.
Grassroots efforts are the life force of systemic change. Community members are often the ones who identify injustice and initiate the work of rebalancing power. To do this work effectively, community members need access to tools and resources that will amplify their efforts.
Contributions to KZCF ensure your gifts will continue to benefit our community forever. Help us make an impact that lasts for generations to come by giving a gift today.