Donations

An annual effort that began in 2015 by a then 9-year-old Kalamazoo area boy has surpassed its 2019 goal by providing 4,839 blankets to those in need.

Apparently, our state comes up a little short when it comes to giving, especially in our region of the country.

The day starts with a tennis clinic for chilren, followed by adult tennis and pickleball, then stick around for dinner and a live and silent auction.

A GoFundMe campaign has been established, as well as a tee-shirt drive featuring a logo with a dancer in the middle of a heartbeat and the hashtag #jadynstrong. However you can help 16-year-old Jadyn during her time of recovery is much appreciated.

If you've been looking to clean out that garage, or have been putting off taking your children's scooters to the thrift store, consider giving that scooter a chance to go out in the spotlight!

They say "What Happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas," but this is one thing I hope gets out and goes nationwide.

What happens when some of the most talented local chefs converge on the Radisson Plaza Hotel for a night of food, drinks, and music? Eat Drink Give.

As part of their Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the new Kalamazoo Menchie's, they will celebrate three charities in our area; Crayons 4 Kids, a wonderful organization that spreads joy to children in hospitals, Girls on the Run, whose aim is to build the self-esteem of young girls in our area, and Open Roads, a program that strives to teach teenagers how to build and fix bicycles.

Consider throwing a pack of diapers in your cart when you're picking up dinner groceries tonight. While we're at it, lets think about the other daily needs the Mission might need, but is often overlooked.

It's heartbreaking to see our neighbors and friends go without, especially when they are children. No child should be without food, shelter, and clothing. Dave Karlson Ngouambe Chenogoue, of Kalamazoo, knows this first hand.  That's why he has teamed up with Kicks for Kids, an organization that aims to put new shoes on the feet of needy children around the world...