Think back to some of the fondest moments you shared with your parents. Maybe it involved them teaching you a new recipe or perhaps showing you a favorite film from their youth. Whether it’s a...
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College isn’t just about learning new career skills; it’s also where one discovers who they are and what they value. In this week’s post, Kalamazoo Public Schools alumna Hannah Reinhold shares...
Around this time of year, it is not uncommon to hear about all the great deals that are available on Black Friday or Cyber Monday. We get it, finding a new flat screen tv at a low price feels great,...
This month’s installment in our Promise Team Spotlight series demonstrates what happens when one finds joy in pursuing a different path than what was originally planned. So without any further delay...
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...
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,...