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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.
KZCF Receives Consumers Energy Foundation Grant
Kalamazoo Community Foundation was one of 10 foundations selected to receive the Consumers Energy Foundation Grant to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in Kalamazoo County.
Sustaining BIPOC Leadership: Prioritizing Rest & Restoration
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.
Building a Better Foundation: How the Community Is Supporting the Next Generation
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.
Power Moves: Amplifying the reach of the social justice collective
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.