Finding an accessible, affordable space to meet can be a challenge for community organizers and nonprofits. Whether you are planning a training, hosting a discussion, or coordinating work that builds change, these Kalamazoo-area locations provide strong options that keep collaboration and community at the center. Here are some options we’re aware of:
Stara Collaborative
Offers conference and community rooms (6–30 people) with audiovisual equipment, centering values-aligned nonprofits and grassroots organizers for business and after-hours use with a two weeks notice subject to availability.
Kalamazoo Public Library
Community rooms with audiovisual equipment; smaller walk-in rooms are also available. A library district resident must reserve the space.
Gryphon Place
Offers two locations for community partners. The CORRE Center includes a board room space with a capacity of 10 people. The 8th Street Training Facility has multiple rooms with a range of capacities. Space is available for a competitive fee, with flexibility to discuss options when needed.
Kalamazoo Nonprofit Advocacy Coalition
Studios, offices, and event rooms within the historic First Baptist Church. Affordable, collaborative space for nonprofits and artists, usually at low cost:
The Kalamazoo Promise
Shares space with community partners and scholars, especially through its Diversity and Innovation Lab. Email to learn what is possible:
Can-Do Kalamazoo
Offers a focused co-working environment starting at $10 per hour, with online booking for either a co-working seat or the conference room.
Corner@Drake Office (Consumers Credit Union)
This is a free shared office space open to the whole community, not just credit union members. There is room for small meetings or private gatherings. The location also offers free coffee, Wi-Fi, and document shredding bins if you need to stop by while you're there.
Some restrictions apply. See more here and email below to reserve.
Portage District Library
Portage District Library offers free study and meeting rooms for groups of two to eight people, with some available by reservation and others open for walk-in use. Free rooms may be reserved for up to two hours.
Oshtemo Community Center
They offer two affordable (not free) rooms for meetings, seminars and community gatherings. The building includes Wi-Fi, tables and chairs, a shared foyer and accessible restrooms. Reservations must be made in person at least seven days in advance, and the full rental fee is required to secure the space.
Confident S.O.L.E.
Confident S.O.L.E. offers meeting, workshop and creative space through a tiered monthly or annual membership programs, $0-$50/month.
Space is available to members and may require advance reservations. Contact Confident S.O.L.E. to confirm room capacity, availability and whether a particular membership will work for your gathering.
Where else?
Know another values-aligned space that welcomes community work? Share it with sonny@stara.org so we can make solid recommendations.
