The mission of Kalamazoo County Ready 4s is to advance fully accessible, high-quality pre-kindergarten education for every 3 and 4-year-old in Kalamazoo County through collaborative leadership with public and private providers.

Throughout its history, the Douglass has served individuals in the Northside neighborhood, as well as the greater Kalamazoo community as a center for social, recreational, and community development activities. The DCA’s goal is to be a center for diverse and world-class services which empower the residents of the Northside and the greater Kalamazoo area to enhance their quality of life.

Western Michigan University is a learner-centered, research university, building intellectual inquiry and discovery into undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in a way that fosters knowledge and innovation, and transforms wisdom into action. As a public university, WMU provides leadership in teaching, research, learning, and service, and is committed to enhancing the future of our global citizenry.

YWCA Kalamazoo provides direct services to women, children and families. We are on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, stand up for social justice, help families and strengthen communities.

Together we advance knowledge through innovation and discovery. Kalamazoo has a rich history of life science exploration. We are building upon this century-long foundation of drug discovery and medical device development with our strategic investment in clinical, laboratory, community, and educational research.

The CareerNOW program through YOU connects youth ages free, hands-on, short-term career training, pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs. Individuals ages 16 to 24 who are interested in obtaining an industry recognized credential and related employment may be eligible. As a career pathway modeled program, CareerNOW helps individuals not only get certified and employed, but also to develop a plan to continue …

The Northside Association for Community Development’s goal is to advocate and promote a healthier environment, job creation, financial independence, safety and neighborhood revitalization.

Kalamazoo Valley Community College was established in 1966 by the overwhelming approval of voters in nine local school districts. It is a comprehensive, fully accredited, public, two-year college with enrollment of about 10,000 students. Kalamazoo Valley offers certificate programs in more than 50 areas of study and associate degrees in 60 others. In addition to associate degree and certificate programs …

Urban Alliance envisions the transformation of urban communities one relationship at a time. We want Kalamazoo and beyond to be a place where every individual has the opportunity to live a safe, healthy, productive, and fulfilling life.