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Philanthropy, Partnership & Progress
Joanna leads a team of Philanthropic Services & Development advisors who connect donors’ passions with community needs.
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.
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.