Last summer, a new partner of The Kalamazoo Promise (The Promise) provided two Kalamazoo Public School (KPS) graduates with an opportunity to learn more about the manufacturing industry as an...
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Sometimes our best laid plans take a turn that we don’t expect, as Kalamazoo Candle Company founder Adam McFarlin learned firsthand. Originally a native of Texas, McFarlin came to Michigan to attend...
It’s time for another installment in our Promise Team Spotlight series. So let’s get to know Melissa Nesbitt, Promise Pathway Coach for The Kalamazoo Promise (The Promise). For a little over a...
From a young age, Jessica VanderVere was taught to be self-sufficient and always had a passion for nature. As an adult, she used that passion to create Bee Joyful Shop, a business that develops...
Just because the weather is cooling down doesn’t mean there aren’t any fun activities in our community. So sit back and find out what entertainment options Kalamazoo has in store! With bowling,...
In order to learn and grow, sometimes we must step outside of our usual comfort zones. Thanks to Inner City Youth for Change (IC Youth for Change), several students from Kalamazoo Public Schools (KPS)...
In the latest installment of our Dad Series, Reverend Morris “Mo” Brooks shares how he uses his own life experiences to guide and support his daughter and the youth in the community. A Promise...
It’s never too early to seek work experience in a field that interests you. Students can now get a jump-start on career and post-secondary education via Education for Employment (EFE). Established...
The September edition of our Promise Team Spotlight series is here! Let’s get to know Antonyo Tigues, a Promise Pathway Coach for The Kalamazoo Promise (The Promise). A former Promise Scholar,...
Every guy wants to look their best. Unfortunately, there hasn’t always been a great selection of natural choices when it comes to men’s grooming products. Luckily, a husband and wife team from...
Moving in can be hectic. Whether it is a dorm room, an apartment, or a house, there are many stressors that come with adapting to a new home. Luckily, Kalamazoo has a variety of shops that will make...
As August comes to a close, many of 2019’s high school graduates are embarking on the next leg of their educational journey. To commemorate this occasion, this week’s blog features a Promise...