Skilled trades have always been a stabilizing economic force throughout Kalamazoo’s history. Luckily, it is a local business’ mission to ensure that this trend continues for generations to come. ...

We are halfway through August and the start of a new school year is just a few weeks away. With that in mind, let’s continue our Promise Team Spotlight Series with Janell “Nelly” Smith,...

Where would we be without music? From reducing anxiety to improving memory and cognition, music is a universal tool that improves our quality of life. So, it was a no-brainer when the Kalamazoo...

There are many elements that make a city appealing; however, if you look to the great cities of the world, all pay particular attention to the creation and programming of quality public spaces....

When The Kalamazoo Promise (The Promise) was established, the primary goal of the program was to provide Kalamazoo Public Schools students with funding for their college tuition. As time has gone on,...

Getting a degree is no easy feat. Between studying for exams and writing papers, college students devote a substantial amount of time to preparing for their futures. When the obstacles of everyday...

It is important to recognize summer’s simple pleasures. Whether it is a rainbow cascading through the sunlit sky after a heavy downpour or lying down in the grass and listening to the birds chirping...

This year, National Summer Learning Week begins on July 8. The purpose of this national movement is to elevate awareness of learning and healthy habits among the nation’s youth. Locally, Kalamazoo...

Last Friday’s summer solstice means one thing; time to buckle down and plan warm weather excursions. Luckily, Kalamazoo offers a number of fun activities to take part in. So, sit back, relax, and...

The old saying goes that a whole is greater than the sum of its parts, and the work that the Kalamazoo Public Schools (KPS) accomplish each year is living proof of this adage. By aiding Kalamazoo’s...

It’s graduation season and that means another group of Promise Scholars will join the job force. In this week’s blog post, we caught up with three college graduates and asked them about their...

The sun is out, the weather is warm, and KzooConnect is back with another Promise Team Spotlight! Let’s get to know Sarah Klerk, The Kalamazoo Promise’s (The Promise) Director of Business...

During the formative years of a person’s life it is important to ensure that they receive all the tools necessary to make proper choices. Peer pressure combined with the everyday stressors of...