Face Off Theatre Company creates meaningful drama programming that inspires and sparks change in our community through providing a space that empowers, develops, and supports artists of color.

BLM GR KZ/BC aims to include the needs of all Black lives in our communities, especially the most marginalized.

LifeHoops supports BIPOC boys ages 12-19 through blending Restorative Justice, Liberation Health model and Trauma-Informed care through basketball programming combined with group reflection.

Parenting Reimagined supports mothers and caregivers of young children with tools, community, and care. By focusing on self-care, conscious parenting, and family stability, the program helps parents raise resilient children and break cycles of trauma.

LEAN on Healing with Healing on Purpose is redefining healing by fostering a compassionate environment where families can connect, grow, and thrive together.

AIRC supports African immigrants and other community members in Kalamazoo, Michigan, by connecting them with essential resources to help them build a sense of home.

ELLAS (Empowering Latina Leaders & Advocates for Success) combines professional development and cultural grounding to empower Latine leaders, spark social change, and foster a resilient, unified community.

Early Learning Innovation Hub develops and tests community-designed solutions that make child care more accessible for families and more workable for local employers.

The Village’s Chair is redefining personal care by creating spaces where youth and adults can access free haircuts and self-care education, building confidence, cultural identity, and community connection.

We Move Beyond works to change how Kalamazoo responds to harm and violence. We build community-led responses rooted in healing, accountability, and relationship. Our work moves toward prevention, transformation, and care.

Go! After School helps kids find and pursue their gifts year-round, five days a week, balancing structured and unstructured time with evidence-based academic supports, classes, training, and competition.

Canadiana Fest is an annual festival in Kalamazoo that includes live music and cultural activities to connect across borders. This event celebrates heritage and hospitality during a divisive time as a charitable operation of an existing business, Eclectic Events.

The Fatherhood Network’s mission is to empower fathers to break down barriers that prevent fathers from having an impact on their children’s lives, their family, and their community.

This Black and Disabled led project advances housing justice through people-centered navigation. As a charitable operation of an existing business, they strengthen Kalamazoo communities.

Kalamazoo Empowerment Services is private practice therapy provider. At Stara, their charitable operation is supported to expand access to free and low-cost support for people pushed out of traditional systems, including Black and underinsured communities.