United Way of Jackson County

OUR MISSION is Connecting our community for the common good and ensuring financial stability for individuals & families. We believe a community should equip every child to succeed in school. Students are prospering! We believe everyone deserves quality, affordable mental and physical healthcare. Volunteers make Jackson a better place. We always need more! Volunteer with…

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Rotary is for Reading

Rotarians from Kalamazoo volunteer to read books aloud to school children. They understand that kids who read better at an early age do better throughout their school years and are more likely to graduate from college. In Kalamazoo, children who go to the Kalamazoo Public Schools can take advantage of the Kalamazoo Promise, which can…

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Speaking a Great Language

The mission of the Kalamazoo Humane Society (Kazoohumane.org) is to foster an environment of respect, responsibility and compassion for all animals through education, pet population control, and leadership. The Kalamazoo Humane Society provides information, programs, and low-cost services to improve the lives of pets and pet owners in the Kalamazoo region. The Operation Fix-It program…

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Derek Jeter Kalamazoo Community Cap Tip

#KALAMA2OOProud pays tribute to New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter, one of the most accomplished and respected players in baseball history. Friends and fans from Derek’s hometown of Kalamazoo, Michigan, participated in the video, showing their respect for him and their appreciation for his career and his continuing philanthropy, which includes the Turn 2 Foundation…

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