Next month, KZCF is kicking off a new nonprofit support series in partnership with ONEplace @ kpl! Join us on Thursday, March 5 for Part 1 of our three-part series: Key Elements of Strategic Fundraising. Secure your spot today! ⬇️ https://www.kpl.gov/event/key-elements-of-strategic-fundraising/

KZCF is excited to celebrate this Black History Month by spotlighting noteworthy figures and landmarks right here in Kalamazoo County! When we celebrate Black history, we honor the stories, sacrifices, achievements and contributions of noteworthy Black figures whose legacies we take part in today.

Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us at KZCF! We hope your day is filled with kindness, joy and love. 💚 💙 #LoveWhoYouAre #ValentinesDay #CandyHearts

Attention nonprofits! KZCF’s Annual Responsive Grants application is now open! These grants support projects, programs or general operations that align with community priorities in Wealth, Housing, Education and Neighborhoods in Kalamazoo County. https://kzcf.org/grants/annual-responsive-grants/

KZCF is excited to celebrate this Black History Month by spotlighting noteworthy figures and landmarks right here in our community! When we celebrate Black history, we honor the stories, sacrifices, achievements and contributions of noteworthy Black figures whose legacies we take part in today.

🎉 🍕 National Pizza Day is almost here! 🍕 🎉 Join us at Sarkozy Bakery on February 9 to help KZCF celebrate 100 years of impact in Kalamazoo County. To mark the occasion, we're giving 100 customers a free two-topping pizza so the community can get in on the fun too. 😋 We'll see you there!

KZCF is excited to celebrate this Black History Month by spotlighting noteworthy figures and landmarks right here in Kalamazoo County! When we celebrate Black history, we honor the stories, sacrifices, achievements and contributions of noteworthy Black figures whose legacies we take part in today.

Join us at Sarkozy Bakery in downtown Kalamazoo on February 9 for National Pizza Day! As we continue to celebrate 100 years of impact across Kalamazoo County, we're giving 100 customers a FREE pizza. 🍕😋 Come see us between 11am and 5pm to grab your pizza and share your love for where we live! 💙💚

As we celebrate 100 years of impact in Kalamazoo County, we're lifting up key moments in our history. Today we're going back to 1961 when we packed up our Kalamazoo office and headed to Portage! 🚨 Spoiler Alert 🚨 KZCF would return to Kalamazoo in 1973. https://kzcf.org/100-years-of-giving/

⚡️ Ready to activate your giving superpower!?⚡️ Our 2025 Philanthropic Services & Development Report is here! Learn more about our new approach to partnering with our donors and our new strategy for welcoming gifts. Read the report and answer the call today! ⬇️ kzcf.info/PSD2025

The Women's Education Coalition Grant is available to women who are pursuing degrees, certifications or development opportunities who are also unemployed or struggling to support themselves and their families. Apply by March 1. ⬇️ https://kzcf.org/scholarship-search/womens-education-coalition-grant/

Team up with KZCF to create meaningful change in our community! By joining our team of scholarship reviewers, you can help our community's students reach their educational goals. 🗓️ Service period: March – May 2026 Learn more and sign up today! ⬇️ https://kzcf.org/volunteer/#scholarship-committees

We're celebrating 100 years of impact by highlighting key moments in KZCF's history. Today, we're going back to 1958 when KZCF officially became the 10th largest community foundation in the country! Learn more about the moments that helped shape our organization. ⬇️ kzcf.org/100-years-of-giving/

Double your impact with a gift to one of our Love Where You Live (LWYL) funds! Help strengthen your community while supporting the causes and organizations you care about most. Learn more about our LWYL funds and make a gift today! ⬇️ https://kzcf.org/funds-in-motion/love-where-you-live-funds/

If you’re in downtown Kalamazoo this holiday season, head over to the Kalamazoo Mall and take a peek at our new holiday banners! We hope they bring you a little extra joy as you’re out in community this holiday season. ❄️ 💙 💚 #LoveWhereYouLive #LoveWhoYouAre

Still looking for a meaningful way to give this season? A gift to one of our Love Where You Live Funds is a simple, powerful way to support the local causes you care about most. Show your love for where you live this holiday season! 💙 💚 https://kzcf.org/funds-in-motion/love-where-you-live-funds/

The Michigan House Appropriations Committee voted to cut $645 million in work project funding. KZCF has sent a letter to Speaker Matt Hall urging him and his colleagues to reconsider the ramifications of this decision. https://kzcf.org/news-resources/issues/house-appropriations-committee-vote-2025/

Our 2025 Community Meeting brought together changemakers as we discussed how we advance economic mobility for every resident of our community. It was an inspiring evening that reminded us what’s possible when we unite around a shared vision for a thriving community. https://youtu.be/CWMtL0RF3L8

Come see us tomorrow at Mackenzies Bakery for National Cookie Day! 🍪 As we celebrate 100 years of impact across Kalamazoo County, we're giving away the first 100 cookies sold on December 4. Our treat! Stop by and try our (soon to be famous) Love Where You Live cookie! 💙 💚

Happy #GivingTuesday! Today, we invite you to support the causes and orgs you love by giving to a Nonprofit Fund at KZCF. When you give to one of these funds, you’re not just making a donation, you’re investing in a stronger, more vibrant community! https://kzcf.org/funds-in-motion/#nonprofit-funds

Exciting news for Kalamazoo County students! 🧑‍🎓 Our general scholarship application is now open, providing access to 60+ scholarships for college, career training and more. One application. Countless possibilities. kzcf.org/scholarships/

📢 Calling all students! 📢 On December 1, KZCF's general scholarship application opens, giving students access to 60+ scholarship opportunities with just one application! Mark your calendar, spread the word and get ready to apply on December 1! 📚🧑‍🎓 https://kzcf.org/scholarships/

A gift to one of our Love Where You Live Funds is the easiest way to donate to KZCF and support the causes you care about most. Show your love for where you live this giving season with a gift that stays local, flexible and built to last! https://kzcf.org/funds-in-motion/love-where-you-live-funds/

As we continue to celebrate 100 years of impact in Kalamazoo County, we're lifting up key moments in our organization's history. Today, we're going back to 1950 when total funds at Kalamazoo Foundation, as we were then known, surpassed $1 million. Learn more: https://kzcf.org/100-years-of-giving/

Come see us at Mackenzies Bakery in Vicksburg on December 4! As we celebrate 100 years of impact, we're giving the first 100 customers a FREE cookie in honor of National Cookie Day (we recommend our Love Where You Live Cookie). 🍪 Bring a friend, grab a cookie and share your love for where we live.

Exciting news! Governor Whitmer has appointed our president/CEO, Dr. Grace Lubwama, to the Michigan Community Service Commission. In this role, she will represent the philanthropic sector and work to strengthen public-private relationships and bolster volunteer programs.

We're celebrating Community Foundation Week by featuring our W.H.E.N. priorities and sharing stories of impact from across Kalamazoo County! Today, we're pleased to introduce you to Vicksburg Arts, whose mission is to enrich the quality of life by providing cultural and artistic experiences.

As Community Foundation Week continues, we're lifting up our W.H.E.N. priorities and sharing stories about our work to create a thriving community for every resident of Kalamazoo County. Today, we're focusing on education and the impact of KZCF scholarships for recipient, Boluwatife Adeyeye.

As we celebrate #CommunityFndWeek and #NationalPhilanthropyDay, we're spotlighting our nonprofit partners across Kalamazoo County. Today, we want to introduce you to Kalamazoo Housing Advocates! Their mission is to support, educate and advocate for those who are in unstable housing or unhoused.

As #CommunityFndWeek continues, we are spotlighting our W.H.E.N. priorities and nonprofit partners doing amazing work in our community. Today, we want to introduce you to Sisters in Business. Their mission is to create access, remove barriers and build community for Women of Color in business. ⬇️

Matching gift alert! For the remainder of 2025, all gifts to our Love Where You Live (LWYL) Funds will be doubled thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor. Our LWYL Funds provide the ultimate flexibility, letting you direct your dollars to the causes you care about most.

Happy Community Foundation Week! Throughout the week, we will be shining the spotlight on our nonprofit partners and scholarship recipients through the lens of our W.H.E.N. priorities (Wealth attainment, Housing, Education, and Neighborhood vitality). #CommunityFndWeek

Our 2024 Community Impact Report is out now! In this report, we showcase how KZCF is rising to meet the moment we're in by reimagining our grantmaking approach and standing firm in our promise to be the most trusted philanthropic partner. https://issuu.com/kalfound/docs/2024_community_impact_report

KZCF staff had a great time this week at the Stryker Social Impact Fair! The fair provides an opportunity for organizations to share who we are and what we do while elevating the incredible work of our nonprofit partners across Kalamazoo County. Thank you for having us (and our new picture frame)!

Join us at Bell's Eccentric Café on Friday, November 14 for their inaugural Bellsgiving! 🎉 This event is an opportunity to celebrate our community and the incredible impact of local nonprofits in honor of #NationalPhilanthropyDay. We look forward to seeing you there!

KZCF staff recently attended El Concilio’s Nuestras Raíces Gala, where the six members of Ballet Folklórico de Mi Tierra received the Latinx Youth Leader Award in recognition of their leadership, community involvement and the countless hours they have dedicated to the program.

As we celebrate 100 years of impact in Kalamazoo County, we are looking back at pivotal moments in our history. Today, we're going back to 1941 when KZCF instituted its first motto, "Future Incorporated." 84 years later, KZCF remains committed to a future where everyone in our community can thrive!

What an incredible evening of celebration and community! We want to thank everyone who attended our 2025 Community Meeting earlier this week, featuring keynote speaker, Jemele Hill.

As we continue to celebrate 100 years of making an impact across Kalamazoo County, we invite you to check out our 100-year celebration video, showcasing our history, current funding priorities and future goals. One hundred years down. Countless dreams to go. 💙 💚 https://youtu.be/KtAGEQT4vkw

Tonight's the night! We're excited to announce that our 2025 Community Meeting featuring keynote speaker, Jemele Hill, is sold out! For those who were unable to secure tickets, we will be live-streaming the event on our Facebook page beginning at 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/kalfound

As Hispanic Heritage Month continues, we are thrilled to share the final installment of our new series, Voces de Poder (Voices of Power), with you! Today, it is our pleasure to introduce you to Daniel Oropeza.

We are excited to announce that Jonas Peterson will be joining us as a panelist at our 2025 Community Meeting! Jonas currently serves as CEO of Southwest Michigan First (SMF).

We are very excited to share the latest installment of our new series, Voces de Poder (Voices of Power), with you as part of our ongoing Hispanic Heritage Month celebration! Today, it is our pleasure to introduce you to Alexis Mejia.

Since 2022, KZCF has partnered with Consumers Energy Foundation to fund the Sustaining Leaders initiative. This partnership supports the advancement of equity, removal of barriers and expansion of access to grants in Michigan.

Although KZCF has invested hundreds of millions of dollars back into our community since our founding in 1925, it was our first grant of $250 to Kalamazoo Public Schools that started our grantmaking journey. #100YearsOfImpact

As Hispanic Heritage Month continues, we're excited to share the latest installment of our new series, Voces de Poder (Voices of Power)! Today, it is our pleasure to introduce you to Jessica Cortes, Director of Programs at El Concilio.

🚨 Shout out alert! 🚨 On behalf of the entire KZCF team, we want to congratulate our Chief Community Impact Officer, Alyssa Stewart, for being recognized as one of the Women to Watch Honorees at Michigan Women Forward's WomanUp and Celebrate Kalamazoo event last week. Congratulations Alyssa! 🎉

We're wearing green today to show our support for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan's Paint the Town Green initiative! 💚 #PaintTheTownGreen is an opportunity to spread awareness on the importance of youth mentorship in our community. #PTTGwithBBBS #LoveWhereYouLive ThinkBigToday.org

As Hispanic Heritage Month begins, we are excited to launch a new series at KZCF called Voces de Poder (Voices of Power). Throughout the month, we will feature four local community members who are doing incredible things in Kalamazoo County. Today, it is our pleasure to introduce you to Alvaro Paz.

Kalamazoo Rx Kids continues to be a difference maker for families in our community! Since February, 633 families have enrolled in the cash prescription program and more than $1.75 million has already been distributed! Click below to learn more. ⬇️ www.mlive.com/news/kalamaz...