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)...
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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...
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,...