The Kalamazoo Promise

New episode of BIG in the Community! In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Jake Kuhl, Manager of Distribution at Edwards Garment. Click Link(s) to listen to Podcast: Website Link: https://bit.ly/3XmLbeO Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4g6yGvs Apple Podcasts: https://loom.ly/9-KxRW8 YouTube Music: https://bit.ly/4dYTeUE Happy Listening! 🎧 #YourPathYourPromise

The Kalamazoo Promise is running a period product drive through this Friday, September 6th! If you want to donate, you can visit 180 E Water Street to drop off products. If you can't donate in person, you can visit the link on our page to donate online! Just select "donate to a drive" and navigate to the drive you want to support! #Kalamazoo #Michigan #Donate #EndPeriodPoverty #PeriodSuppliesAreSchoolSupplies Photos show the products collected at The Kalamazoo Promise. There are products stacked up on a shelf above a pink and yellow collection bin. They also show how to get to The Kalamazoo Promise's office.

From finding her true passion in finance to making a lasting impact on her community, Rianna Clay-Valdez’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. Learn how she’s breaking barriers and achieving her dreams at Western Michigan University. Dive into her story—click the link to read the full blog! Read Rianna story here🔗: https://lnkd.in/gtNCfuz2

New episode of BIG in the Community! In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Jamauri Bogan, Founder & CEO of Bogan Developments. Click Link(s) to listen to Podcast: Website Link: https://bit.ly/3WWsHjJ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3yRk0zl Apple Podcasts: https://loom.ly/NWeuAic YouTube Music: https://bit.ly/3YYZGH7 Happy Listening! 🎧 #YourPathYourPromise

🚨 Period Drive Alert! 🚨 Next week, starting Tuesday, we’re kicking off a period drive for Care Collective of Southwest Michigan! We're proud to help provide period products to Kalamazoo Public Schools, but we need your help to keep them stocked. As classes start back up, we’re asking YOU to join us the week of September 2nd-6th to collect period products. For every product you collect, you’re helping a student stay in class, feel confident, and menstruate healthily. 🌸 Drop-off location: The Kalamazoo Promise, 180 E Water St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. We’ll be keeping the donation bin inside the Scholar Hub. Ready to make a difference? Join us on ending period poverty, TODAY!! #CareCollective #PeriodDrive #EndPeriodPoverty

With the fall semester starting, it's essential to stay informed about your Promise Scholarship by logging into your Kalamazoo Promise Portal. Access key details like scholarship payments, credits earned, and your status to enter this semester confidently. For step-by-step tutorials on how to access your account, check out the videos linked below. For more details, visit: https://lnkd.in/gPGMXRj2 #YourPathYourPromise

A few short weeks ago, CIS hosted our stakeholders for a festive "Family Reunion" style event downtown Kalamazoo. With just over 500 in attendance throughout the day, we had an amazing time celebrating twenty years of supporting Kalamazoo's students. If you were there, we thank you, and we are excited to continue this great work of surrounding students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. We couldn't have made it here without all of you.

Meet Oscar Sandoval, a Program Manager Intern at Rootead Enrichment Center. Learn how our Higher Promise impacts our interns! #HigherPromise #YourPathYourPromise

Curious about how the Kalamazoo Promise is reshaping education and boosting the local economy? W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research latest analysis dives into the data collected over the years, revealing the true impact of this groundbreaking initiative. See how it's changing lives and what it means for the future of our community. Click link to explore the full report: https://lnkd.in/gH6tjJZG

Congratulations to our #PromiseAlumini for this incredible accomplishment!