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Breaking Barriers to Make Affordable Housing a Reality
A few short years ago, Jamauri Bogan was a star running back, wearing #32 for the Western Michigan University Broncos. Now he is the trailblazing owner and CEO behind Bogan Developments, a real estate company launched in 2020.
The City of Portage Establishes Its First-Ever Endowment Fund With Kalamazoo Community Foundation
The City of Portage establishes its first-ever endowment fund with the Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Envisioning Something New: How Charles Hanks Aims to Reimagine Occupational Therapy for Kalamazoo Residents
Charles Hanks is a personal trainer at the Kalamazoo Athletic Club and a graduate student at Western Michigan University (WMU). He received a Kalamazoo Community Foundation (KZCF) Emergency Scholarship in 2023.
Black History Month Spotlight Series: The Honorable Carolyn H. Williams
During this Black History Month, the Kalamazoo Community Foundation (KZCF) is honored to shine a spotlight on the incredible contributions of our Black and African American donors. Through their generous donations, which have spanned the course of decades, KZCF has been able to continue the work of helping to make Kalamazoo the most equitable place to live.
Black History Month Spotlight Series: Valerie Mitchell
During this Black History Month, the Kalamazoo Community Foundation (KZCF) is honored to shine a spotlight on the incredible contributions of our Black and African American donors. Through their generous donations, which have spanned the course of decades, KZCF has been able to continue the work of helping to make Kalamazoo the most equitable place to live.
Kalamazoo County, Kalamazoo Community Foundation, City of Kalamazoo & City of Portage Join Forces to Fund Indigent Equipment Program
Kalamazoo County, Kalamazoo Community Foundation, City of Kalamazoo, and City of Portage Join Forces to Fund Indigent Equipment Program
Empowering the Collective: How Spence Adams Is Using His Voice to Champion Change
Spence Adams is a graduate student in Western Michigan University’s Master of Public Health program and a KZCF scholarship recipient. He strives to build equity through his medical career and ensure that community members, particularly those of color, understand how to advocate for themselves in the healthcare space.
KZCF’s New Inclusive Economy Team Receives Investment from JPMorgan Chase to Support Small Business Growth
The Kalamazoo Community Foundation’s New Inclusive Economy Team Receives Investment from JPMorgan Chase to Support Small Business Growth
Addressing Some of the Misconceptions About Giving
The Kalamazoo Community Foundation (KZCF) has been a trusted partner for community members dedicated to leaving a legacy that lasts in Kalamazoo.
KZCF Remembers Howard D. Kalleward
Maybe it wasn’t just a coincidence that Howard D. Kalleward was born the same year KZCF was established. In hindsight, it makes perfect sense. Thirty-six years after he retired as executive director of KZCF, we now cherish Howard’s memory and legacy.
Embracing a New Era
Dr. Grace Lubwama’s decades-long career has been fueled by her desire to see communities prosper and thrive.